Versatile and creative media professional with over a decade of experience in journalism, reporting, journalistic writings, content creation, digital media writing, editing and production, and managing public relations for better efficacy of stories. Proven expertise in content strategy, SEO-oriented writing, editorial planning, ideation and long form articles, interviews and also B2B feature reporting. Strong background in managing both magazines as well as digital platforms and working across cross-functional editorial teams. Passionate about impactful storytelling and reader-centric content.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Digital Producer
Times of India (TOI)
Noida
01.2018 - Current
Lead content strategy and editing for digital verticals and newsletters
Manage multiple sections of the TOI Etimes/Times Food website and ensuring timely publishing
Analyze SEO trends to plan storylines around key events and festivals
Coordinate with teams for national-level editorial projects
Senior Digital Content Producer
Times Food
Brainstorming on ideas for news, features, long forms, video and interviews.
Created lifestyle and food-centric articles, videos, and celebrity interviews
Oversaw daily editorial planning and platform performance
India Correspondent
Images Multimedia Group
Produced in-depth industry oriented articles, market features, achievement articles and cover stories
Conducted expert interviews, industry research, and content editing
Built relationships with key industry players in the F&B and retail sectors
Feature Writer
Indian Retailer
Authored feature stories and industry insights for an online retail portal
Edited news, conducted massive interviews, and researched emerging retail trends
Franchise India Holdings
Assistant Editor / Business Journalist
Bracecorp Publications
Wrote and edited business articles, product features, and reports
Managed editorial planning, industry interviews, and news curation
Lifestyle Correspondent
Food and Nightlife
Created lifestyle blogs, event reviews, and conducted interviews
Editorial Intern
CNN-IBN
Edited news feeds, packaged video stories, conducted vox pops
Public Relations Intern
Sristi Communications
Drafted press releases, coordinated media outreach, and supported events
Editorial Intern
Press Trust of India
Researched story ideas, wrote features, and analyzed news coverage
Education
M.A. - Media Governance
Jamia Millia Islamia University
01.2012
B.J.M.C. - Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication