Rushil Dutta
News Editor
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-focused News Editor with twelve years of experience and proven expertise in breaking news. Thrives in fast-paced environments with a demonstrated ability to develop and execute winning strategies. Brings strong writing, communication, planning and problem-solving skills, paired with a sharp eye for the big picture.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Speed Editor, Bangalore
Reuters News
12.2022 - Current
- Helped run the speed operation in Reuters' Bengaluru bureau, which publishes more than 80% of its total company news alerts globally, and maintains a high win rate over competitors.
- Oversaw the integration of AI into the speed tools and workflow; worked at the intersection of editorial and technology.
- Was responsible for quality control, process improvement, training, and talent development.
- Managed stakeholders across editorial and technology verticals.
- Was responsible for building bureau-level news strategy.
Editor-in-Charge, Asia Headline News
Reuters News
10.2019 - Current
Editor-in-Charge, Asia Headline News (October 2019 to present)
- Led a team of reporters covering publicly listed companies across the APAC region at breakneck speed.
- Regularly edited, scheduled and spot news items, shaping the direction of stories.
- Edited and rewrote daily market reports on Asian forex and equities.
- The team issued alerts on companies from eight regions, and maintained a high win rate.
- Proficient in economic data alerting and real-time market coverage
- Was responsible for training, mentoring, and performance management of 23 direct reports.
- Had a proven track record of grooming talent for leadership roles in the newsroom.
Deputy Editor-in-Charge, Asia Headline News (July 2018 to October 2019)
Sector Specialist, Asia Headline News (June 2016 to July 2018)
Correspondent, Asia Headline News (November 2014 to June 2016)
The Indian Express
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Filed regular general news stories
- Was part of the Features team as an arts and culture writer focusing on visual arts and independent music
- Handled production of pages which included sourcing, coordinating and editing articles and photographs
Education
Post Graduation Diploma - Journalism
Asian College of Journalism
Chennai01.2013
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Symbiosis Centre For Management Studies (Undergraduate)
Pune01.2012
Skills
- Proven experience in running and coaching a speed team
- Proven experience in running a news file from the front
- Sound understanding of technology and company’s automation push
- Ability to deliver consistent win-rates against competition
- Institutional and subject matter knowledge across disciples: speed, company news, financial markets, economic data
- Project transition and management expertise
- Effective people manager with strong written and verbal skills, emotional intelligence
- Staff training, mentoring and career building
- Crisis and stakeholder management
Timeline
Deputy Speed Editor, Bangalore
Reuters News
12.2022 - Current
Editor-in-Charge, Asia Headline News
Reuters News
10.2019 - Current
The Indian Express
06.2013 - 11.2014
Post Graduation Diploma - Journalism
Asian College of Journalism
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Symbiosis Centre For Management Studies (Undergraduate)