Riya Siddhacharjee
Journalist, Content writer
Gurgaon
Summary
Experienced entertainment writer with a background at PINKVILLA, specializing in curating K-pop news and content management. Eight years of industry experience at LatestLY, Anandabazar Patrika, and Music Bangla. Skilled in multitasking, organization, and verbal and written communication. Holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Calcutta University, with proficiency in German Language from Ram Krishna Mission Institute. Determined and flexible reporter with willingness to work long hours to obtain breaking news. Known for award-winning exposes on various topics. Offering strong journalistic integrity in all situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
K-Pop Content Writer
PINKVILLA
02.2025 - Current
- Currently, I am an Entertainment (Korean) writer for PINKVILLA. I have been working with PINKVILLA since February 2025. My work involves curating K-pop news and managing content for the section.
Desk Reporter
LatestLY
12.2022 - 02.2025
- As a Desk Reporter for LatestLY based in Mumbai, I was primarily focused on covering news related to the Bollywood, Hollywood, Korean and Bengali film industries. Desk reporters working for news agencies like LatestLY are typically responsible for researching, writing, and editing news stories for online publications, often working under tight deadlines to provide up-to-date coverage of current events in their assigned beat.
- Wrote well-researched articles emphasising quality and brand goals to demonstrate organisational values to viewing audiences.
Field Reporter
Music Bangla
12.2021 - 11.2022
- In this role, Riya Siddhacharjee served as a Field Reporter, which typically involves being out in the field to gather news and information firsthand. As a field reporter for Music Bangla, Riya may have been responsible for covering events, conducting interviews, and reporting on various aspects of the music industry in Bengal.
- Travelled to and attended events, conducting on-the-ground interviews to gather information and explain events or situations as incidents occurred.
- Visualised complex ideas into compelling stories accurately, creatively and intelligently.
Field and Desk Reporter
Jiyo Bangla
01.2018 - 01.2021
- As an Entertainment Reporter, I was tasked with covering a wide range of topics within the entertainment sphere. This included reporting on events such as music launches, movie reviews, and feature write-ups.
- Reported and penned front-page breaking news stories and provided real-time updates online.
- Wrote and produced compelling investigative and human interest stories about celebrities and iconic news subjects.
Retainer
Anandabazar Patrika
05.2016 - 01.2018
- As a Desk Reporter, I was primarily assigned to cover the Entertainment beat. This involved researching and reporting on various aspects of the entertainment industry, including soft stories, features, and social-based news.
- Writing Copies mostly soft feature
- Emergency Copies if required
- Tollywood news
Education
Bachelor Arts - Name of Journalism
Maharaja Manindra Chandra College
Graduation - Journalism and Mass Communication
Maharaja Manindra Chandra College
German Language
Ram Krishna Mission Institute
Skills
Articulate communication skills
Copywriting
News writing
Issue Research
Promotional marketing and advertising
Content marketing
Creative writing
Proofreading
Effective writing
Timeline
K-Pop Content Writer
PINKVILLA
02.2025 - Current
Desk Reporter
LatestLY
12.2022 - 02.2025
Field Reporter
Music Bangla
12.2021 - 11.2022
Field and Desk Reporter
Jiyo Bangla
01.2018 - 01.2021
Retainer
Anandabazar Patrika
05.2016 - 01.2018
Graduation - Journalism and Mass Communication
Maharaja Manindra Chandra College
German Language
Ram Krishna Mission Institute
Bachelor Arts - Name of Journalism
Maharaja Manindra Chandra College