MANU GUPTA
MEDIA PROFESSIONAL
NH24, GHAZIABAD
Summary
Content and communications professional with extensive of experience across international news platforms. Skilled in developing impactful stories on foreign affairs, diplomacy, and global culture. Strong expertise in writing, editorial planning, and content creation with a focus on India's global engagement and soft power projection. Proven ability to simplify complex international issues for diverse audiences through digital-first storytelling.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Producer
Firstpost (Network 18)
06.2024 - Current
- Produced and wrote international news show with strong focus on African affairs and India's foreign policy.
- Developed scripts and visual cues for anchors, coordinated with editors for timely execution.
- Managed planning and editorial direction of weekday flagship program 'Firstpost Africa'.
- Covered South-South cooperation, multilateral engagement, and India's positioning in the Global South
Assistant Producer
WION (Zee Media)
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Produced 'Race to Power' - a show on global elections
- Created explainers on global political trends, alliances, and conflicts
- Edited and fact-checked scripts with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and strategic relevance
- Planned and coordinated show flow and visuals
- Managed breaking news and rundown execution
Associate Editor
TFI Media Pvt. Ltd.
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Pitched story ideas, scripted, edited, and anchored shows
Research Intern
Mitkat Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd.
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Conducted annual risk analysis for Madhya Pradesh 'India Risk Report 2021'
- Maintained APAC and India Vaccine Trackers
- Authored blog posts and advisories
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - English Journalism
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
Dhenkanal 09.2021 - 06.2022
M.A. - International Relations
Amity University
Noida 08.2019 - 07.2021
B.A. - Political Science
Indraprastha College For Women, University of Delhi
08.2016 - 04.2019
Skills
- Writing & Editing
- Research
- Storytelling
- Public Diplomacy
- Digital Communication
- International Relations
- Defence and Security
- Social Media Awareness
- Scriptwriting
- Fact-checking
Interests
Dancing
Content Creation
Skipping
Traveling
Publications
- Digital Diplomacy: From Hashtags to Handshakes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LWRXYqsCu2QKgA2rIgBofZ10NIVR8FGx/edit
- India as an Asian Leader: Evolving Roles and Prospects
https://thekootneeti.in/2022/05/26/india-as-an-asian-leader-evolving-roles-and-prospects/
- Quad's Increasing Relevance Defense & Security Alert
Magazine((03/2021) https://www.dsalert.org/DSA-
Editions/DSA_2021_March_Manu_Gupta_and_Dibakar_De.pdf - Global South Unity at G7
https://youtu.be/sGW3_g_GRl8?si=4YiNXsa0WXHrHjmI
Timeline
Assistant Producer
Firstpost (Network 18)
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Producer
WION (Zee Media)
12.2022 - 05.2024
Associate Editor
TFI Media Pvt. Ltd.
08.2022 - 11.2022
Post Graduate Diploma - English Journalism
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
09.2021 - 06.2022
Research Intern
Mitkat Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd.
09.2021 - 11.2021
M.A. - International Relations
Amity University
08.2019 - 07.2021
B.A. - Political Science
Indraprastha College For Women, University of Delhi
08.2016 - 04.2019
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