Ira Puranik
Business Journalist
Summary
Seasoned, committed journalist with 4 years in the field, adept at crafting compelling personal finance content. With an entrepreneurial drive and expertise in writing and editing, she adeptly navigates various digital media landscapes to engage and inform audiences in the best manner.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Staff Writer
Business Insider India
06.2024 - Current
- Mentored junior staff writers, providing constructive feedback and guidance for professional growth.
- Developed compelling story ideas for diverse audiences, resulting in increased reader engagement.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
Senior Journalist
Money9 (TV9 Bharatvarsh)
5 2023 - 05.2024
- Produced and anchored 50+ long-form video packages
- Skilled in short-form IG reels.
- Conducted interviews with key figures in various industries, obtaining exclusive insights into important topics and events.
Senior Digital Content Producer
The Economic Times
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Authored 15+ finance articles
- Delivered engaging long-form content
- Achieved expertise in personal finance writing.
Editorial Contributor
Network18
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Crafted 30+ new tech, personal-finance-focused stories.
Fellow
Tow-Knight Center For Entrepreneurial Journalism
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Selected for an elite 3-month virtual fellowship at the CraigNewmark School of Journalism at City of New York
- Engaged with 30 peers from 15 countries
- Expanded expertise in creating impactful niche media products, including newsletters and podcasts
- Initiated, currently authoring 'Financial Foofi,' leveraging fellowship insights.
Writer
Moneycontrol.Com
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Covered key personal finance trends
- Reported on crypto, blockchain
- Explored stories around new tech & startups.
Communications Associate
LearnApp
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Crafted engaging VO scripts for 20+ courses
- Conceptualized animations for all courses
- Worked with SBI, Zerodha for B2B videos
Edition Co-lead
Young Leaders For Active Citizenship
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Led 30+ teens in art-driven social change
- Partnered with Instagram for youth outreach
- Initiated vital discussions via IG content.
Editorial Intern
Moneycontrol.Com
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Forged key industry relationships
- Reported on 2019 Budget/Elections
- Proofread, researched & vetted daily stories.
Content Developer
Simplus Information Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Crafted engaging content on key personal finance subjects
- Generated informative content for HDFC Bank's knowledge portals
- Authored E-book on women investing.
Media Co-ordinator
Magic Bus India Foundation
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Top 8 performer out of 100+ Fellows in YES Foundation Media for Social Change
- Crafted 6-month content plan for the NGO
- Boosted MagicBus brand image.
Education
Master of Arts - Convergent Journalism
AJK Mass Communication Research Center
Jamia Millia Islamia03.2020
Bachelors of Art - Journalism
Maharaja Agrasen College, University Of Delhi
03.2018
Executive Program - Financial Journalism
Bombay Stock Exchange
04.2001 - 04.2019
Certificate - Urdu
St. Stephens College, Language School
Certificate - Public Policy
Young Leaders For Active Citizenship
Skills
Journalism
Social Media
News Reporting
Personal Finance
Timeline
Senior Staff Writer
Business Insider India
06.2024 - Current
Senior Digital Content Producer
The Economic Times
09.2022 - 04.2023
Editorial Contributor
Network18
05.2022 - 08.2022
Fellow
Tow-Knight Center For Entrepreneurial Journalism
03.2022 - 07.2022
Writer
Moneycontrol.Com
05.2021 - 03.2022
Edition Co-lead
Young Leaders For Active Citizenship
07.2020 - 09.2020
Communications Associate
LearnApp
01.2020 - 04.2021
Editorial Intern
Moneycontrol.Com
05.2019 - 07.2019
Content Developer
Simplus Information Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 10.2018
Media Co-ordinator
Magic Bus India Foundation
05.2017 - 07.2017
Executive Program - Financial Journalism
Bombay Stock Exchange
04.2001 - 04.2019
Senior Journalist
Money9 (TV9 Bharatvarsh)
5 2023 - 05.2024
Master of Arts - Convergent Journalism
AJK Mass Communication Research Center
Bachelors of Art - Journalism
Maharaja Agrasen College, University Of Delhi
Certificate - Urdu
St. Stephens College, Language School
Certificate - Public Policy
Young Leaders For Active Citizenship
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