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Riddhiman Sarkar

Riddhiman Sarkar

Creative writer
Kolkata,West Bengal

Summary

Offering strong foundation in language arts and digital content creation tools. Brings understanding of grammar, style guidelines, and content management systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Ready to use and develop writing and editing skills in multiple roles.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Tennis, Golf, Motorsport, and Olympics Editor

Sportskeeda
Remote
11.2024 - Current

- Editing, proofreading and publishing engaging original copies for online audiences in following categories - Tennis, Golf, NASCAR, Formula 1, IndyCar and Olympics

- Preserving narrative flow of articles and making value additions while expanding knowledge base of related domains

- Coordinating with content management team and content inspection team to maximise accuracy of facts in pieces and titles

- Using original CMS to understand and maximise SEO for articles

- Reviewing published pieces to maintain company standards of accuracy and credibility - worked on 1800+ pieces

Content Associate

Khel Now
Remote
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Full-time role with responsibilities similar to that of a freelance journalist with the following additional roles
  • Organizing correspondents in the team, assigning and coordinating work
  • Maintaining clear communication channels between all levels

Freelance Journalist

Khel Now
Remote
11.2021 - 07.2024
  • Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels - functioned as Content writer, editor, reporter, social media associate
  • Enhanced publication''s reputation by consistently delivering high-quality, well-researched articles on various topics - 500+ original articles written, and published online
  • Cultivated strong relationships with sources and other contacts to support leads and story development - ISL-licensed reporter since 2022
  • Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.

Intern Copywriter

The Ad Agency
Remote
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Writing original copies of articles related to various trending topics.
  • Search Engine Optimization and keyword priming
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.

Education

Master of Arts - Mass Communication

St. Xavier's University
Kolkata, India
04.2022 - 10.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Media Studies, English And Psych

Christ University
Bengaluru, India
04.2018 - 10.2021

CBSE - Commerce - Class XII

South Point High School
Kolkata, India
04.2017 - 08.2018

Skills

Content editing expertise

Time management

Team collaboration and active problem solving

Editing and proofreading

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Copy editing

Clear communication

Keen eye for detail

Fundamental graphic design

Introductory video editing skills

Introductory sound mixing

Timeline

Tennis, Golf, Motorsport, and Olympics Editor

Sportskeeda
11.2024 - Current

Content Associate

Khel Now
07.2024 - 10.2024

Master of Arts - Mass Communication

St. Xavier's University
04.2022 - 10.2024

Intern Copywriter

The Ad Agency
01.2022 - 05.2022

Freelance Journalist

Khel Now
11.2021 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Media Studies, English And Psych

Christ University
04.2018 - 10.2021

CBSE - Commerce - Class XII

South Point High School
04.2017 - 08.2018
Riddhiman SarkarCreative writer