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Kannalmozhi Kabilan

Kannalmozhi Kabilan

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Editor with over 10 years of experience across print and digital media, excelling in content creation and production management. Proven track record in enhancing publication quality through strategic page design and effective team collaboration. Adept at curating engaging content while fostering diversity awareness, driving impactful storytelling in the media landscape.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Editor

The Hindu
Chennai
07.2022 - Current
  • I manage the editorial production of a fortnightly magazine of explainers.
  • I handle critical editorial functions for the national news desk - editing news stories from across the country, planning and executing pages for multiple editions.

Assistant Editor

The New Indian Express
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Co-lead of the city supplement, Chennai Express, where I wrote features and handled its production.
  • Managed a roster of sources and columnists to arrange special packages, and verticals; besides editing and page-making.

Chief Sub Editor

The New Indian Express
06.2016 - 09.2021
  • Managed three district editions for the Coimbatore desk as co-lead.
  • Edited, rewrote and packaged stories from western Tamil Nadu for a national audience; commissioned special stories and packages.
  • Trained freshers on the job.

Copy Editor

ParentCircle
09.2014 - 05.2016
  • Wrote features on child development, education, wellness and lifestyle for the parenting magazine (monthly).
  • Handled critical roles in magazine production, from planning pagination and editing stories to proofing and seeing it through print.
  • Curated articles for its website, a networking platform for parents, teachers and other stakeholders in the childcare space.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

MOP Vaishnav College For Women
Chennai
03-2012

Skills

  • Content creation
  • Page design
  • Production management
  • Diversity awareness
  • Content strategy
  • Social media strategy

Work Samples

https://tinyurl.com/wsamples

Timeline

Assistant Editor

The Hindu
07.2022 - Current

Assistant Editor

The New Indian Express
09.2021 - 07.2022

Chief Sub Editor

The New Indian Express
06.2016 - 09.2021

Copy Editor

ParentCircle
09.2014 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

MOP Vaishnav College For Women
Kannalmozhi Kabilan