KRISHNA PRASAD S
JOURNALIST
BENGALURU,KARNATAKA
Summary
Organized Senior Editor with 10 years of experience in TV Media. Trained in leadership and offering meticulous eye for scheduling and proofreading details. Innovative problem-solver with approachable attitude and insightful critical thinking abilities.
Results-focused News Editor with 10 years of experience and expertise in coordinating, assembling, producing and publishing tailored content. Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities with forward-thinking approach. Track record of obtaining coveted interviews and capturing breaking news stories.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Editor
BIG TV, PRAVASA MEDIA LLP PVT LTD
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Planning & setting up of the output desk for South India's first Telugu OTT news platform BIG TV
- Led the editorial team in shaping & deciding content strategy for OTT news
- Managed team of writers and junior editors to deliver accurate and engaging content
- Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.
- Plan daily output operations on desk to drive news as per importance
- Trained young, fresh professionals to multi-task in buzzing newsroom
- Guided and motivated staff to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication
- Trained contributors, editors, associates and designers on expectations, processes and organization style guidelines.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements
- Oversaw story pitches, assignments, final revisions and layouts.
- Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch
- Set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement
- Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements
- Planning, setting up of PCR & Graphics departments, training them on how to be in sync with other departments to give best final output
- Pitched content strategies and managed asset acquisition
- Developed and maintained pool of expert field sources
Senior Correspondent
MIRROR NOW, TIMES NETWORK
10.2016 - 08.2022
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing
- Producer for the primetime shows THE URBAN DEBATE & BEYOND THE HEADLINES aired between 8PM-11PM weekdays
- Producer for the special 'investment simplified' show THE INVESTORS GUIDE
- Ideate, plan, script and implement big stories & drive them in news wheels
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
- Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Using multimedia, nonlinear and alternative storytelling strategies to widen readership base on social media platforms
- Finding experimental and innovative approaches to tell stories across subjects for diversified audiences
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Work closely with the social media & digital team & ensure promotion of the primetime and other key news developments
- Responsible for heading & driving the desk to put out stories basis priority
- Responsible for quickly breaking news basis confirmation, ensuring right facts are put out and without any errors
- Responsible for keeping story crisp, giving it the relevant spin whenever needed and ensuring both sides of story are put out for viewers
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Manage rundowns single-handedly & ensure pace in the bulletins
- Hands-on experience in co-ordination between news departments ensuring smooth, quick and accurate workflow in system
- Responsible for finding newsmakers and lining them up for primetime show
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
- Take key editorial calls on stories and put out story without delay to ensure news is broadcast with appropriate facts
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Guide and train new colleagues in team on how to keep the process of workflow quick with minimal/error-free
- Suggest editors about verified stories that are trending on various media platforms
- Expertise in multi-tasking: Edit copies, manage rundown, plan primetime story and line up guests simultaneously
- Collaborate with team to create engaging content on the website and social media
- Motivating team to come up with new ways of storytelling and provide innovative ideas to deliver the story in most effective way on social media
Assistant Producer
NEWS9/TV9 KARNATAKA PVT LTD
05.2013 - 09.2016
- Responsible for rolling out 30-minute, prime-time special program everyday that would give audience complete story on latest news events from around world
- Manage special shows from initial concept, through development to final production
- Generate production elements & ideas to communicate effectively & with impact on viewer to drive home news
- Direct news shows & manage content during breaking news & special shows
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work
- Producing Discussions including entertainment shows and current affairs
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion
- Report stories on various topics including sting operations
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows
- Producer of some of best rated shows in South India
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers
- Entrusted with taking editorial calls, handling breaking stories & driving news desk to maintain nuanced approach to all stories breaking into newsroom
- Crafted plan for breaking news events and trained and prepared entire staff on how to handle such scenarios
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments
- Supervised breaking news coverage and determined priority for stories within each broadcast
- Manage reporters & line up celebrities for discussions & phonos
- Short-listing news stories from across country, handling news content, driving major news stories, co-ordinate with reporters on ground, generate & follow up on stories/content
- Monitored production and evaluated performance against set targets, making adjustments to areas of weakness
- Produced half-hour crime stories based show ‘WANTED' everyday
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase production efficiency
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results
Intern
DNA Newspaper
03.2013 - 06.2013
- Interned with DNA Newspaper
- https://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-illegal-sand-mining-and-transportation-on-the-rise-in-bangalore-1804653
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunication
Vivekananda Institute of Technology
BENGALURUDiploma In Print Media - Investigative Journalism
Indian Institute Of Journalism & New Media
BENGALURUSkills
- Graphics
- Story Summaries
- Audience and Reader Appeal
- Video Editing
- Problem Identification
- Audience Insights
- Editorial Processes
- Troubleshooting
- Keen Eye for Detail
- Editorial Policy Making
- Consensus-Building and Teamwork
- Breaking News
- Leadership
- Post-Production
- Current Events
- Quality Control
- Story Pitching
- Generating Headlines
- Editing Team Supervision
Timeline
Senior Editor
BIG TV, PRAVASA MEDIA LLP PVT LTD
09.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Correspondent
MIRROR NOW, TIMES NETWORK
10.2016 - 08.2022
Assistant Producer
NEWS9/TV9 KARNATAKA PVT LTD
05.2013 - 09.2016
Intern
DNA Newspaper
03.2013 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunication
Vivekananda Institute of Technology
Diploma In Print Media - Investigative Journalism
Indian Institute Of Journalism & New Media
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