SAHIL SHAIKH
Editorial Head
Pune,Maharashtra
Summary
Detail-orientated content editor and writer adept at making critical decisions, managing deadlines, working on marketing collaterals, and conducting team reviews for improving quality. With expertise in Google Analytics, SEO, editorial, and quantitative problem-solving skills, dedicated to company growth and improvements. Knowledgeable Content Editor offering diversified and adaptive writing techniques to support numerous media formats and marketing objectives. Specializing in communications, content creation and timely production. Skilled professional ready to 7.5 years' experience and leadership abilities toward dynamic new role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Editorial Head: Content
SkyQuest Technology
Pune, Maharashtra
04.2021 - Current
- Write press releases for Global News Wire, SEO Friendly web content, business documents
- Increased SEO and Google Search ranking
- Proofread and edit blogs, articles and market reports
- Provide editorial, creative and, to team members
- Brainstorm with team members to develop new content ideas
- Signing off all content posts, ensuring posts aligned with brand strategy
- Handling team of 20 plus writers and 3 Editors
- Providing training to junior and senior research associate and analyst for value chain analysis, supply chain optimization, porters' five, PESTLE analysis, and report writing
EDITORIAL LEAD
STRAITS RESEARCH
Pune, Maharashtra
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Develop and write comprehensive documentation that meets organizational standards
- Edit over 10,000 words per day
- Monitor and improve quality of content generated by junior content editor, writers and research analysts
- Obtain deep understanding of products and services to translate complex product information into simple, polished, and engaging content
- Write and Edit user-friendly content that meets needs of target audience, turning insights language that sets users up for success
- Develop and maintain detailed databases of appropriate reference materials, including research, usability tests, and design specifications
- Evaluate current content and develop innovative approaches for improvement
SENIOR BUSINESS EDITOR
WISEGUY REPORTS
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Perform quality checks daily and give feedback to writers to improve content quality
- Perform proofreading and editing of marketing collaterals such as press releases, emails, reports descriptions, syndicate and client reports. (10 PR per day)
- Improve report quality on technical and grammatical ground
- Analyze current practices and establish new guidelines to increase efficiency
- Coordinate with other teams to maximize output and elevate quality of content
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
SENIOR BUSINESS EDITOR
FUTURE MARKET INSIGHTS
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Perform quality checks daily and give feedback to the writers
- Perform proofreading and editing of marketing collaterals such as press releases, emails, reports descriptions, syndicate and client reports
- Enhance reports quality on technical and grammatical ground
- Analyse current practices and optimize the same to increase efficiency
- Coordinate with other teams to maximize output and elevate the quality of content
ASSISTANT MANGING EDITOR
OMICS INTERNATIONAL
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Perform editorial content of publication
- Make sure content is free from plagiarism and grammatical errors
- Write editorial notes, content for journals and emails write campaign copy, press releases, summery for different journals
- Responsible for entire entire working of journal including manuscript screening, language check, assigning reviewers, rectifying errors, and publication on journal websites.
EDITORIAL ASSOCIATE
SPRINGER NATURE
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Edit manuscripts such that final text is in standard scientific English and is free of unclear or unidiomatic sentences
- Adhere to job-specific guidelines and format manuscripts according to target journal when required
- Ensure that all subject-specific conventions are followed
- Communicate with Authors/Editors
- Assist in coaching/mentoring new team members
- Tracking and completion of tasks within timeline
- Achieve/exceed set quality and productivity targets
- Sharing knowledge and best practices with peers/team
Education
MASTER - MICROBIOLOGY: FIRST Class
ABASAHEB GARWARE COLLEGE
BACHELOR - MICROBIOLOGY: DISTINCTION
T.C. COLLEGE
Skills
Proven command over US and UKStrong understanding about SEOWriting error-free and user-friendly
Proofreading
Creative writing
Promotional marketing and advertising
Content optimization
Strong detail orientation
Content Development
Copywriting and editing
Staff leadership and supervision
Planning and coordination
Proficient in Google Analytics and Google Search
Timeline
Editorial Head: Content
SkyQuest Technology
04.2021 - Current
EDITORIAL LEAD
STRAITS RESEARCH
07.2018 - 03.2021
SENIOR BUSINESS EDITOR
WISEGUY REPORTS
07.2017 - 07.2018
SENIOR BUSINESS EDITOR
FUTURE MARKET INSIGHTS
01.2017 - 07.2017
ASSISTANT MANGING EDITOR
OMICS INTERNATIONAL
08.2016 - 01.2017
EDITORIAL ASSOCIATE
SPRINGER NATURE
06.2015 - 08.2016
MASTER - MICROBIOLOGY: FIRST Class
ABASAHEB GARWARE COLLEGE
BACHELOR - MICROBIOLOGY: DISTINCTION
T.C. COLLEGE