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Neethu M Eldose

Neethu M Eldose

Digital Editor, Reuters
Bengaluru ,Karnataka

Summary

Media professional with over 10 years of experience in content writing, editing, reporting, story telling and social media marketing. Skilled communicator adept at collaborating effectively and cohesively with multidisciplinary teams. Enthusiastic and eager to learn and contribute to the team's success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Digital Editor

Thomson Reuters
Bengaluru, Karnataka
12.2019 - Current
  • Produce content for Reuters’ social media - Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram
  • Coordinate/work with editors/reporters to craft social promotion of stories in timely manner
  • Curate home page with top news of the day and make editorial decisions while working closely with editors in New York
  • Draft news headlines with clear and condensed writing
  • Identify compelling, unique stories and user-generated content of interest to audience
  • Coordinate live stream of news events online and on social media
  • Write and post stories to social platforms
  • Conduct editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions

Global Online Producer

Thomson Reuters
Bengaluru, Karnataka
05.2016 - 12.2019
  • News production for Reuters dotcom and 24X7 digital news operations for Reuters online business serving clients
  • Worked closely with Reuters' main editorial services in deciding what the top stories will be, on various aspects ranging from politics, business, markets, sports, entertainment and lifestyle
  • Packaged and filed stories with relevant pictures for Reuters Online (OLR), reuters.com websites using CMS (Content Management System)
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity

Assistant News Producer

Rajya Sabha TV
Delhi, New Delhi
12.2011 - 05.2016
  • Responded 24/7 to emergencies and breaking news stories with strong sense of urgency
  • Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines
  • Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information
  • Partnered with media executives to produce compelling stories
  • Interviewed guests on specific topics
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories
  • Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting
  • Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research, contacting experts or witnesses and conferring with lawyers to comply with legal boundaries for sensitive stories
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts

Freelance Programme Announcer

All India Radio (General Overseas Service)
Delhi, New Delhi
11.2014 - 01.2015

Freelance Reporter

The American Bazaar
Delhi, New Delhi
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Pitched special stories on Indian diaspora in Washington from New Delhi for ‘The American Bazaar’

Trainee Journalist

NDTV
Delhi , New Delhi
05.2011 - 11.2011
  • Trained in reporting, assignment desk, and camera
  • Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage
  • Confirmed veracity of articles, communicated with journalists and interviewed subjects to gather details
  • Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast
  • Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases
  • Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings
  • Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research, contacting experts or witnesses and conferring with lawyers to comply with legal boundaries for sensitive stories
  • Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories
  • Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics

Freelance Journalist

The Hindu
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
10.2010 - 12.2010
  • Pitched and wrote freelance articles for The Hindu

Education

PG Certificate Program in Media Broadcasting - Journalism, Broadcast

NDTV Media Institute
New Delhi
05.2010 - 12.2011

PG Diploma in Journalism - Journalism

Institute Of Journalism, Press Club
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
04.2009 - 12.2010

Master of Arts - English Literature

Institute Of English, University Of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
04.2008 - 02.2010

Skills

Content writing

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Interests

Avid trekker

Timeline

Digital Editor

Thomson Reuters
12.2019 - Current

Global Online Producer

Thomson Reuters
05.2016 - 12.2019

Freelance Programme Announcer

All India Radio (General Overseas Service)
11.2014 - 01.2015

Freelance Reporter

The American Bazaar
01.2013 - 12.2013

Assistant News Producer

Rajya Sabha TV
12.2011 - 05.2016

Trainee Journalist

NDTV
05.2011 - 11.2011

Freelance Journalist

The Hindu
10.2010 - 12.2010

PG Certificate Program in Media Broadcasting - Journalism, Broadcast

NDTV Media Institute
05.2010 - 12.2011

PG Diploma in Journalism - Journalism

Institute Of Journalism, Press Club
04.2009 - 12.2010

Master of Arts - English Literature

Institute Of English, University Of Kerala
04.2008 - 02.2010

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