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Richa Kharshandi

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
01.2022 - 02.2024
  • 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
04.2015 - 11.2021
  • 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
01.2014 - 07.2014
  • 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
02.2001 - 06.2006

High School Diploma -

Ascent Academy
Guwahati, Assam
07.2006 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Arts -

R J Degree College
Guwahati, Assam
08.2009 - 06.2012

Master of Arts - Mass Communications & Journalism

Mahatma Gandhi University
Assam
08.2012 - 07.2015

Skills

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References

  • Dipankar Roy, Editor-in-chief, The Meghalayan, 9678071767
  • E M Jose, Editor, Meghalaya Monitor, 9436706986

Timeline

Senior Sub-editor

The Meghalayan
01.2022 - 02.2024

Sub-editor

The Shillong Times
04.2015 - 11.2021

Trainee Photo-journalist

G L Publication
01.2014 - 07.2014

Master of Arts - Mass Communications & Journalism

Mahatma Gandhi University
08.2012 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Arts -

R J Degree College
08.2009 - 06.2012

High School Diploma -

Ascent Academy
07.2006 - 06.2009

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (MBOSE) -

Little Star Secondary School
02.2001 - 06.2006

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