Samhati Bhattacharjya
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced journalist with over nine years of experience with leading news publications and websites. Have extensively covered sectors such as nation politics, international news, crime, entertainment, lifestyle and travel. As a writer and journalist, I'm passionate about developing any sort of written content - for a variety of media. Interests include writing, reading, dance and travelling.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelancer
International Business Times & Koimoi
2022.10 - Current
- Write articles for India and Singapore editions at International Business Times.
- Write entertainment articles at Koimoi.
Senior Sub Editor
MEAWW
2021.06 - 2022.09
- Worked for the UK and US desk of the portal.
Senior Copy Editor
The Electronics
2020.12 - 2021.05
- Worked for the India desk and lead a team of 7 editors and 10 writers.
Freelancer
Kolkata
2019.12 - 2020.11
- Worked for different publications including Times of India, International Business Times, Pepper Communications, etc as a freelance editor and contributor.
Senior Digital Content Editor - Digital
The Times of India
2018.08 - 2019.11
- Working for Nation and City Desk at TOI main paper as well as online.
Reporter
International Business Times
2016.05 - 2018.04
- Explored different beats such as Crime and Politics, Entertainment and City-based reporting for the online website.
Senior Public Relations Consultant
Brand-Comm
2015.12 - 2016.04
- Worked for clients such as Dr.Reddy's (Oncology Sector), Diabetacare (Healthcare), Concorde (Real Estate), Krab Media (Entertainment), Lithium (Automobile) and RE Connect (Renewable Energy).
Entertainment Reporter and Programmer
Sangeet Bangla
2015.06 - 2015.10
- Covered events of Hindi and Bengali film premieres, trailer launch of different Bengali films, film festivals and several other programmes
- I have also been a member of the programming team and worked for different shows of Sangeet Bangla.
Freelance Reporter
The Times of India
2013.12 - 2015.03
Education
P.G. Diploma in Cyber Law And Cyber Forensics -
National Law School of India University
12.2020
M.A. in Journalism And Audio-Visual Communication -
Commits
07.2015
Skills
- Content Writing & Editing
- Proof Reading
- Effective Communication
- Creativity
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Personal Information
- Age: 33 years
- Gender: Female
- Married
Internship
- Intern, CNN-IBN, 2014-03-01, 2014-05-31, Worked on the News Desk, Assignment Desk and Reporting Desk during the Lok Sabha Elections 2014
- Intern, The Times of India (Neighbourhood Tabloid), From September 2013 till August 2014
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Guest lecturer at COMMITS College, Bangalore
- Lectured and provided guidance to the M.A. Journalism students in 2017 and 2018.
- External Examiner at Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore
- Conducted the viva voce as an external examiner for Journalism students
Timeline
Freelancer
International Business Times & Koimoi
2022.10 - Current
Senior Sub Editor
MEAWW
2021.06 - 2022.09
Senior Copy Editor
The Electronics
2020.12 - 2021.05
Freelancer
Kolkata
2019.12 - 2020.11
Senior Digital Content Editor - Digital
The Times of India
2018.08 - 2019.11
Reporter
International Business Times
2016.05 - 2018.04
Senior Public Relations Consultant
Brand-Comm
2015.12 - 2016.04
Entertainment Reporter and Programmer
Sangeet Bangla
2015.06 - 2015.10
Freelance Reporter
The Times of India
2013.12 - 2015.03
P.G. Diploma in Cyber Law And Cyber Forensics -
National Law School of India University
M.A. in Journalism And Audio-Visual Communication -
Commits
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