Sagar J
Content Writer
Mumbai
Summary
Business writer with over seven years of experience in writing, editing and demystifying financial content. Had articles published in financial dailies and interviewed central bank governors. Well versed with currency, debt and equity markets, central banking and economic policies. Looking for an opportunity in the business and financial content space.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Content Researcher
ARL World (Knowello)
Mumbai
03.2019 - 01.2023
- Condensed complex business news into simplified bite size content for layperson.
- Pitched new and innovative content ideas based on trends and audience.
- Created content calender for the team.
- Coordinated with graphic designers to supplement stories with relevant multimedia content.
- Researched and wrote content briefs for new content and article updates.
- Edited and fact-checked content.
- Tracked content performance and improvised content schedule accordingly.
- Helped build community of over 1,30,000 followers on Instagram.
- Curated content across social media platforms and formulated strategies to increase engagement.
Sub-Editor
ShareKhan
Mumbai
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Managed team of writers to deliver content for ShareKhan's blog.
- Ensured readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Edited articles for accuracy and compliance with company policy.
Correspondent
Ticker Plant India
Mumbai
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Kept track of latest happenings in the foreign exchange & government bond markets.
- Met deadlines to provide relevant information quickly to clients
- Interacted with currency and bond traders, treasury heads, fund managers, economists and central bankers on daily basis to gain insights.
- Attended Reserve Bank of India's bi-monthly monetary policy press conferences and interacted with policy makers at the central bank
- Interviewed RBI governor on few occasions
- Covered special events, press conferences of key personalities such as RBI governor, Finance Minister, SEBI Chief and industry executives among others.
- Conducted on-camera interviews of fund mangers, economists for Ticker's YouTube Channel.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
Currency Trader
Angel One
Pune
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Executed trades on behalf of clients while monitoring their risk margin requirements.
- Assessed hourly market conditions to look suggest opportunities to clients as per their requirements.
- Secured new clients and generated brokerage of ₹100, 000+ per month.
Education
Master of Science - Economics, Economics
Symbiosis International University
Pune 07.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune 04.2008 - 04.2011
Skills
Writingundefined
Timeline
Senior Content Researcher
ARL World (Knowello)
03.2019 - 01.2023
Sub-Editor
ShareKhan
01.2019 - 03.2019
Correspondent
Ticker Plant India
06.2015 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Economics, Economics
Symbiosis International University
07.2013 - 06.2015
Currency Trader
Angel One
01.2013 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
Savitribai Phule Pune University
04.2008 - 04.2011
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