Adobe Premiere Pro
Manoj Kumar
Senior Assistant Editor
Chandigarh,CH
Summary
Experienced media professional with a strong background in print, electronic, and digital media. Proficient in identifying news stories, conducting thorough research, and creating detailed reports on startups, AI, market trends, and the economy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Assistant Editor
Fortune India
04.2022 - Current
- Cover economy, gaming, startups, real estate, crypto, and corporate affairs.
- Lead evening digital operations, edit reporters' copies, and manage the magazine’s social media channels, promoting stories across key platforms.
- Contribute to flagship IPs including Most Powerful Women in Business, 40Under40, and the Fortune India Rich List 500.
Assistant Editor
Business Today
11.2017 - 11.2021
- Identified high-impact digital story ideas by tracking trends and audience behavior.
- Managed a 10–15 member editorial team, overseeing assignments and content quality.
- Delivered exclusive business and economy reports for Mail Today.
Senior Sub Editor
The Asian Age
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Edited and wrote real-time digital stories with visual elements.
- Crafted impactful headlines and covered key global developments.
Sub-Editor
Hindustan Times
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Oversaw city edition content, story editing, and page design using Adobe InDesign.
- Created special editorial packages on major national issues in collaboration with reporting teams.
Content Writer and Researcher
Instamedia Pvt Limited
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Researcher and writer for a number of websites, including Automoto, Bornrich, among others.
- SEO-driven stories that generated traffic for the websites.
Anchor
Doordarshan
04.2012 - 09.2013
- Doordarshan (Prasar Bharati): Hosted 'Shimla Live', a one-hour live interview show featuring experts in folk art, culture, education, and healthcare.
Sub-Editor
Daily Post
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Daily Post: Wrote/edited editorial page articles (oversaw editing/design) and covered business reporting as a reporter-cum-sub editor.
Education
Masters of Arts - Mass Communication
Kurukshetra University
12.2006 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Himachal Pradesh University
06.2010 - 06.2011
Skills
MS Office
Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Figma
Video editing for web/social media
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Social Media Management
Google Analytics
WordPress, Canva, Wix
Content editing
Team leadership
Trend analysis
Strong attention to detail
Personal Information
Nationality: Indian
Software
Adobe Photoshop, InDesign
FIgma, Canva, Wix
Reading, travelling, listening to music
Avid reader of non-fiction, autobiographies, and self-improvement literature—currently exploring The Beginning of Infinity and Short Stories in German. Passionate about mountain travel with family. Enjoy classic Hindi music and global pop bands like Coldplay, OneRepublic, and Imagine Dragons, with a growing interest in indie pop.
Timeline
Senior Assistant Editor
Fortune India
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Editor
Business Today
11.2017 - 11.2021
Senior Sub Editor
The Asian Age
08.2016 - 09.2017
Content Writer and Researcher
Instamedia Pvt Limited
05.2014 - 05.2015
Sub-Editor
Hindustan Times
06.2013 - 08.2016
Sub-Editor
Daily Post
10.2012 - 05.2013
Anchor
Doordarshan
04.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Himachal Pradesh University
06.2010 - 06.2011
Masters of Arts - Mass Communication
Kurukshetra University
12.2006 - 06.2009