KARAN PRASHANT SAXENA
New Delhi,Delhi
Summary
With 9+ years of experience in the sports media industry, I am a seasoned communications expert with a track record of success in diverse roles. I excel in collaborative problem-solving and finding creative solutions to complex challenges. Passionate about long-form writing, I bring extensive on-field experience to my work. Proficient in conducting primary and secondary research, I gather valuable insights. Excellent critical thinking skills and team-building talents further enhance my ability to deliver exceptional results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant
Wordswork Communications Consulting
11.2021 - Current
- Designed, led and executed PR, Communications and content strategies for leading sports brands, public and government organisations
- Worked closely with Indian and international athletes to develop key messaging
- Key clients include Dream11, Hockey India, Punjab Kings, JSW Sports, Khelo India Games (Sports Authority of India), National Rifle Association of India, Abu Dhabi T10, Global Chess League, Norway Chess
- On-ground media operations include Hockey World Cup 2021, Shooting World Cup 2024, Kho Kho World Cup 2025, Abu Dhabi T10, Punjab Kings, Khelo India Games
Senior Content Producer (Sports)
Hindustan Times Digital
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Extensively Covered Olympic Sports and European Football
- On-ground reporting assigments including FIH Hockey Olympics Qualifier, Michael Phelps Under Armour Partnership, India Open Badminton, Hockey Pro League
- International Athlete Interviews include Marco Reus, Denis Irwin, Frenkie de Jong, Memphis Depay, Julian Nagelsmann, Marco Rose, John Barnes
- Led Digital desk as shift heads on key assigments including Tokyo Olympics, Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Euro 2020 among others
- Curated original content and filing news wires
- Monitoring and tracking breaking news, website traffic and Google Analytics
Senior Sub-Editor (Sports)
Indian Express Online
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Extensively covered Kabaddi, Cricket, Indian Football and Olympic Sports
- On-ground reporting assigments including FIH Hockey World Cup and Shooting World Cup
- International Athlete Interviews Alexander Hendrickx, Michael Phelps, Gianluca Zambrotta among others
- Led Digital desk as shift heads on key assigments including World Badminton Championship
- Curated original content and filing news wires
- Monitoring and tracking breaking news, website traffic and Google Analytics
Features Desk, Intern
Outlook India
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Worked on small sections
- Editing content
- Worked on an original piece for the feature section on Krav Maga
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Mass Com Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia
05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi
04-2013
Skills
- Journalistic Writing
- PR Writing
- Policy Communications
- Copyediting
- Field Reporting
- SEO Management
- Sports Marketing
- Google Analytics
- Content Writing
- Communication skills
- Research and due diligence
- Promotional marketing and advertising
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Wordswork Communications Consulting
11.2021 - Current
Senior Content Producer (Sports)
Hindustan Times Digital
06.2019 - 11.2021
Senior Sub-Editor (Sports)
Indian Express Online
05.2016 - 05.2019
Features Desk, Intern
Outlook India
06.2015 - 07.2015
Master of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Mass Com Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi
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