Manoj Kumar Laskar
Journalism
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Journalist by choice who has covered India's northeastern states for last 21 years. Has 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 new stories.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Chief Content Editor
ETV Bharat
Hyderabad, Telengana
03.2020 - Current
- As an Assistant Chief Content Editor I am responsible for the overall newsroom operation at ETV Bharat Assam.
- Conceptualized, pitched, assigned and monitored stories from origination to publication.
- Planned for coverage of large events by assigning reporters and photographers.
- Oversee input and output by coordinate reporters, stringers and contributors and by working with a team of 25 Content Editors.
- Interview important newsmakers, politicians etc.
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
Senior Sub-Editor
The Hills Time
Guwahati, Assam
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Communicated directly with reporters to assess stories and improve quality of work.
- Guided and motivated staff to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines.
- Assigned various topics and story concepts to writers for coverage.
- As an Senior Sub Editor I am responsible for the overall newsroom operation during duty period at The Hills Time.
Television News Producer
News Time Assam
Guwahati, Assam
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Improved audience engagement with proactive strategies across different forms of media.
- Managed news production with organized mindset, presenting cohesive sequences to audiences.
- Wrote informative, entertaining and interesting stories to offer gamut of coverage to audience.
- Delivered informative, relevant content by strategically managing stories and coverage.
News Co-Ordinator and City Editor
Frontier TV
Guwahati, Assam
04.2012 - 06.2014
Managing Editor
DD National (PPC)
Guwahati, Assam
04.2011 - 10.2011
Senior Program Producer
DY365
Guwahati, Assam
03.2009 - 10.2011
Television News Producer
DY365
Guwahati, Assam
03.2009 - 10.2011
Education
High School Diploma -
Nagaon Govt Boys' H S School
Nagaon 01.1989 - 03.1994
Higher Secondary - Science Education
Nowgong College
Nagaon 06.1994 - 12.1996
Bachelor of Science -
Lalit Chandra Bharali College
07.1997 - 05.1999
Skills
Editorial content production
Editorial content management
Still frame content shots
Content Planning
Editorial guidelines
Social content planning
Content Development
Timeline
Assistant Chief Content Editor
ETV Bharat
03.2020 - Current
Senior Sub-Editor
The Hills Time
08.2016 - 12.2019
Television News Producer
News Time Assam
04.2015 - 03.2016
News Co-Ordinator and City Editor
Frontier TV
04.2012 - 06.2014
Managing Editor
DD National (PPC)
04.2011 - 10.2011
Senior Program Producer
DY365
03.2009 - 10.2011
Television News Producer
DY365
03.2009 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science -
Lalit Chandra Bharali College
07.1997 - 05.1999
Higher Secondary - Science Education
Nowgong College
06.1994 - 12.1996
High School Diploma -
Nagaon Govt Boys' H S School
01.1989 - 03.1994