Manas Joshi
Journalist With 11 Years Of Experience
C2, Sector 14, Noida
Summary
- A journalist with 11 years of work experience, I have worked in digital, broadcast as well as in print media as reporter, anchor, editor on desk and more, handling topics across verticals such as political news, features and opinions.
- I've previously worked in newsrooms like Bloomberg TV India, Free Press Journal Newspaper (as a reporter), WION, Network 18, India Today and more.
- Was one of 7 young journalists from India chosen for a conference in Nepal on ‘South Asia's Youth at risk', organised by ‘International Center for Journalists' (ICFJ) in 2013. Chosen young journalists from other SAARC countries attended the conference as well.
- I am a graduate from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai (B.Sc. Chemistry). I then completed PG Diploma in TV Journalism from the prestigious Asian College of Journalism (ACJ, Chennai).
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Sub-Editor
WION digital
08.2020 - 03.2024
- Was part of political news desk. Other than news reports, I also wrote features, creative articles and articles on trending topics. I was in-charge of opinion section. The work included commissioning and editing opinion pieces for the website.
- Did original stories and exclusives. Scripted videos for online consumption.
- Provided editorial guidance to younger members of the team.
- Occasionally wrote entertainment reviews and opinion on sports topics as well.
Senior Sub-Editor
India TV digital
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Was part of the news desk.
- Wrote news stories for desk including on breaking news inputs. Wrote original stories.
- Made and anchored videos for web.
Senior Sub-Editor
India Today digital
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Wrote news articles for the digital news desk.
- Wrote original stories for online consumption.
- Edited news copies sent by the reporters on field.
- Additionally, I was part of the team responsible for webcast anchored by Mr Rajdeep Sardesai.
Senior Sub-Editor
Loksatta Online (Indian Express Digital)
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Kept eye on news and wrote quick articles for online readership.
- Anchored Facebook LIVE videos. Made visual elements.
Assistant Editor
IBN-Lokmat (Network 18)
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Was part of TV output desk in IBN Lokmat (Now News 18 Lokmat), a Marathi news channel of Network 18 group.
- Produced and handled LIVE bulletins.
- Produced and contributed to the international news bulletin.
Reporter
The Free Press Journal Newspaper
11.2013 - 02.2014
Reported news for civic and crime beat. Wrote byline stories.
News Trainee
Bloomberg TV India
08.2012 - 01.2013
- Was part of a team that produced 'Fightback', a weekly show anchored by Vivek Law, then Editor at Bloomberg TV India.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism - TV Journalism
Asian College of Journalism (ACJ)
Chennai 06.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Mumbai 06.2005 - 10.2010
Work Samples
1) Al-Baghdadi was buried at sea, what exactly is a sea burial? (Anchoring)
Anchored this video while I was with India TV. I was responsible for anchoring and scripting while the video editor selected visuals and decided the tonal quality as required by the news outlet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKSAkfKTpvI
2) Exclusive: Meet the Indian-American behind anti-caste discrimination law in Seattle
An exclusive interview of a Seattle lawmaker.
https://www.wionews.com/world/exclusive-meet-the-indian-american-behind-anti-caste-discrimination-law-in-seattle-580814
3) Lady IPS officer fights fake news, one folk song at a time
A write-up on an Indian woman IPS officer who used folk songs to tackle fake news in areas under her jurisdiction.
https://www.indiatoday.in/fyi/story/ips-officer-rema-rajeshwari-telangana-whatsapp-fake-news-folk-singers-1267507-2018-06-22
4) Why millennials will still be 'adulting' at 60
Thoughts on something that caught my fancy at the time.
https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/why-millennials-will-still-be-adulting-at-60-580979
5) Victory of pro-China candidate in Maldives is a wake-up call for India
An opinion piece on souring of India-Maldives ties following victory of Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, a 'pro-China' leader.
https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/victory-of-pro-china-candidate-in-maldives-is-a-wake-up-call-for-india-641597
My author page on WION website
https://www.wionews.com/author/manas-joshi
My author page on India Today website
https://www.indiatoday.in/author/manas-joshi
Reference
Mr Ashish Dikshit (Senior News Editor, BBC World Service, recipient of Nieman fellowship from Harvard University) : 9930360527
Timeline
Senior Sub-Editor
WION digital
08.2020 - 03.2024
Senior Sub-Editor
India TV digital
04.2019 - 08.2020
Senior Sub-Editor
India Today digital
11.2017 - 04.2019
Senior Sub-Editor
Loksatta Online (Indian Express Digital)
01.2017 - 08.2017
Assistant Editor
IBN-Lokmat (Network 18)
03.2014 - 01.2017
Reporter
The Free Press Journal Newspaper
11.2013 - 02.2014
News Trainee
Bloomberg TV India
08.2012 - 01.2013
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism - TV Journalism
Asian College of Journalism (ACJ)
06.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
06.2005 - 10.2010
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