Richa Kharshandi
Journalist
Shillong
Summary
Results-focused Sub-Editor with eight years of experience and expertise in coordinating, assembling, producing and publishing tailored content. Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities with forward-thinking approach. Track record of obtaining coveted interviews and capturing breaking new stories.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sub-editor
The Meghalayan
Shillong, Meghalaya
2022.01 - 2024.02
- Oversaw compliance with style guide, editorial guidelines and brand identity throughout entire publication portfolio
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact
- Edited long and short-form content, specializing in content targeted at local residents of city
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines
- Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements
- Set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership
- Developed and maintained pool of expert field sources
- Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Trained new recruits
Sub-editor
The Shillong Times
Shillong, Meghalaya
2015.04 - 2021.11
- Edit raw copies keeping in mind news style followed by publication and adhere to style-sheet
- Write timely stories keeping in mind news' urgency
- Do interviews, write feature stories covering various topics ranging from art, culture, lifestyle, sports, music and city
- Get involved with the production team and give valuable inputs in terms of pages' designs and work on Quarkexpress, Pagemaker and InDesign
- Managed team of writers and junior editors to deliver accurate and engaging content
- Is well acquainted with picking up stories from various agencies and wires (AP, AFP, IANS and PTI among others)
- Picking up appropriate illustrations and pictures from wires and agencies
- Develop stories by researching facts and tracking down sources
- Respond quickly to emergencies and other breaking news stories.
Trainee Photo-journalist
G L Publication
Guwahati, Assam
2014.01 - 2014.07
- Under supervision of award-winning photo-journalist Gitika Talukdar from Assam months photography with G L Publication an umbrella company with Meghalaya Guardian, Amar Asom, Purbanchal Prahari
- Covered events, news, protest rallies, entertainment events
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and co-workers
- Collaborated with employees from various backgrounds.
Education
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (MBOSE) -
Little Star Secondary School
9th Mile Baridua, Meghalaya 2001.02 - 2006.06
High School Diploma -
Ascent Academy
Guwahati, Assam 2006.07 - 2009.06
Bachelor of Arts -
R J Degree College
Guwahati, Assam 2009.08 - 2012.06
Master of Arts - Mass Communications & Journalism
Mahatma Gandhi University
Assam 2012.08 - 2015.07
Skills
Editing storiesHeadline writingEditing articlesWriting featuresStrategic content planningWeekly production managementDigitizingManaging mediaQuarkExpressIndesignPagemaker
Fact-checking proficiency
Deadline Management
Research abilities
References
- Dipankar Roy, Editor-in-chief, The Meghalayan, 9678071767
- E M Jose, Editor, Meghalaya Monitor, 9436706986
Timeline
Senior Sub-editor
The Meghalayan
2022.01 - 2024.02
Sub-editor
The Shillong Times
2015.04 - 2021.11
Trainee Photo-journalist
G L Publication
2014.01 - 2014.07
Master of Arts - Mass Communications & Journalism
Mahatma Gandhi University
2012.08 - 2015.07
Bachelor of Arts -
R J Degree College
2009.08 - 2012.06
High School Diploma -
Ascent Academy
2006.07 - 2009.06
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (MBOSE) -
Little Star Secondary School
2001.02 - 2006.06