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RAHESHA SEHGAL

RAHESHA SEHGAL

NEW DELHI

Summary

Experienced international news anchor with a proven track record in prime time segments and major global event coverage. Demonstrated versatility in delivering concise news bulletins, conducting high-profile interviews with business leaders, and leading panel discussions. Recognized for ability to engage diverse audiences and provide insightful analysis on pressing issues.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer/News Anchor

WION
NEW DELHI
02.2021 - Current

1. PRIME TIME ANCHOR-GRAVITAS (9PM IST)

  • Delivering global news from India's perspective, highlighting India's position on the global forum.
  • Led special segments and live coverage on major global events, including the Iran-Israel conflict, Operation Sindoor, and ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
  • Anchored live, and extended coverage of the U.S. Presidential elections, offering real-time updates.
  • India's general elections coverage: led pre-election specials, debate analysis, and post-result breakdowns.

2. HOST BUSINESS MASTERS & MAKERS OF NEW INDIA

  • Host of 'Business Masters,' a flagship show featuring in-depth conversations with India's top business leaders and policymakers.
  • Host of 'Makers of New India,' an on-ground feature series spotlighting startups, MSMEs, and grassroots enterprises.

3. HOST-FEATURE SHOWS & SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Showcased culture, lifestyle, and untold stories through immersive, on-ground storytelling.
  • Anchored 'Wings in Goa', an experiental travel series capturing the monsoon charm, local traditions in goa
  • Emceed high-profile events and conclaves, including the ZEE Media Education Awards, Indian Fashion Awards, and Zee Techlusive Awards.

Trainee Journalist

Republic
Bombay
07.2020 - 02.2021
  • Supported show rundowns and packaging for 8 p.m. live show.
  • Handled on-site logistics and real-time coordination under tight deadlines.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism - Broadcast Journalism

ASIAN COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM
CHENNAI
06-2020

Bachelor of Arts - English & Psychology

DAULAT RAM COLLEGE, DU
02-2019

Skills

  • Global affairs expertise
  • Newsroom collaboration
  • Prime-time broadcast experience
  • Cross-platform storytelling
  • Show conceptualization
  • Scriptwriting and editorial judgment

Affiliations

  • Framing the Global South: Media narratives on maritime security, invited to speak at a strategic forum in Sri Lanka, organized by KAS India on global media narratives and maritime security
  • India-U.S. Ties in the next level of warfare spoke at CUTS International Defence Conclave on evolving strategic dynamics between India and the U.S.

Accomplishments

  • 30 Under 30 Awardee – Young Indians transforming the 2024 elections.

Recognised by the Young India Foundation for impact in shaping the world's largest democracies.

Timeline

Producer/News Anchor

WION
02.2021 - Current

Trainee Journalist

Republic
07.2020 - 02.2021

Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism - Broadcast Journalism

ASIAN COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM

Bachelor of Arts - English & Psychology

DAULAT RAM COLLEGE, DU

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