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Meenakshi Thakur

Content Creator
New Delhi

Summary

Detail oriented copy-editor and journalist with a knack for curating compelling content and ensuring editorial excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Subject Matter Expert

Lukmaan IAS
12.2023 - Current

• Working as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Economics.

• I also review all the key publications of the institute, All India Tests, etc.

• I am also responsible for reviewing and developing social media content for the institute, SEO management.

Career Break for UPSC Preparation

Not Available
05.2018 - 11.2023

Freelancer

Outlook Business
12.2021 - 11.2022

• Wrote topical stories on economy.

Deputy Copy Editor

Financial Express
12.2017 - 04.2018

• My job here included editing articles for the Edit and
Op-ed pages.

• I was also a part of the team which brainstormed on ideas for writing editorial pieces.

Assistant Chief Sub-editor

Business Standard
03.2016 - 12.2017

• My job here involved editing copies and page-making.

• I also worked on the Edit page, alternating with my two colleagues, which involved editing copies of eminent writers and economists.

Sub-editor

Financial Chronicle
01.2015 - 02.2016

• I anchored ‘Brands’ pages. I also wrote stories for the newspaper.

• I was given a weekly slot on op-ed page, wherein I wrote on economy, policy issues and other general issues.

Sub-editor & Reporter

Millennium Post
09.2012 - 01.2015

• My job was to scan wires, select and edit stories for the final layout.

• I was part of the special Sunday edition team for the business section of Millennium Post, which focused on doing features on topical subjects.

• Wrote business/ analytical features on range of sectors like Commerce, Auto, Pharma, Economy and Policy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) Economics

Delhi University
Deshbandhu College
04.2001 -

Skills

Microsoft Office, Excel, Indesign, Quark

Timeline

Subject Matter Expert

Lukmaan IAS
12.2023 - Current

Freelancer

Outlook Business
12.2021 - 11.2022

Career Break for UPSC Preparation

Not Available
05.2018 - 11.2023

Deputy Copy Editor

Financial Express
12.2017 - 04.2018

Assistant Chief Sub-editor

Business Standard
03.2016 - 12.2017

Sub-editor

Financial Chronicle
01.2015 - 02.2016

Sub-editor & Reporter

Millennium Post
09.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) Economics

Delhi University
04.2001 -

Interests

Volunteering: Helped organise various educational camps targeted at young people to make them aware of the heterogeneous cultures of the society and stressing on the need for tolerance

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 12/16/86
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