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Work History
Education
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Notable Achievements
Accomplishments
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Tarique Iqbal

Hardoi

Summary

With 17 years of experience in journalism, including 12 years as Bureau Chief at Hindustan and later Amar Ujala newspapers, I have consistently overseen teams to ensure high-quality news delivery, with a special focus on local political reporting. My expertise lies in analyzing and editing stories related to local politics, ensuring accuracy, depth, and relevance. With a strong grasp of political dynamics, I guide my team to provide insightful coverage that resonates with the community

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Bureau Chief

Amar Ujala
Kannauj
02.2024 - Current
  • Specialize in editing and curating content related to local political events and issues.
  • Expertise in editing, proofreading, and developing content strategies.
  • Ensure swift and accurate reporting during political upheavals, protests, and emergency situations, maintaining editorial integrity under tight deadlines.

Bureau Chief

Hindustan Hindi News Paper
Kannauj
09.2017 - 02.2023
  • Led comprehensive reporting and analysis of Lok Sabha election, including live updates, candidate profiles, and in-depth post-election coverage.
  • Specialize in editing and curating content related to local political events and issues.
  • Collaborate with reporters to ensure comprehensive and balanced political coverage.
  • Directed team coverage of major political events, including state and national elections.

Bureau Chief

Hindustan Hindi News Paper
Hardoi
10.2012 - 09.2017
  • Researched and wrote stories on a variety of topics, such as politics, crime, education, entertainment, health and sports.
  • Edited copy written by other journalists to ensure accuracy and clarity.

Second-in-Charge

Hindustan Hindi News Paper
Hardoi
05.2010 - 04.2012
  • Promoted to second-in-charge for exceptional work in administrative and social welfare beats.
  • Reported extensively on corruption in pension distribution within the Social Welfare Department, which gained significant media coverage.
  • Covered an exclusive story on a delegation of Korean students visiting India, focusing on their cultural activities and interactions, missed by rival newspapers.

City Team Member

Hindustan Hindi News Paper
Hardoi
05.2009 - 02.2010
  • Promoted to the Hardoi city team due to exceptional performance in reporting.
  • Provided live coverage of Rahul Gandhi's visit to Hardoi in December 2009, including his late-night walk at the police line ground, which attracted wide attention.
  • Worked on various beats, gaining recognition for off-beat and exclusive stories.

Reporter

Hindustan Hindi News Paper
Gopamau Town Hardoi
09.2007 - 08.2009
  • Breaking News Coverage (July 2008): Reported the collapse of a large field during heavy rains in Lalpurwa village, which became a national news story, drawing attention from government officials and scientists.
  • Exclusive Coverage of Dr. Daman Singh's Visit (July 2008): Broke the story of Dr. Daman Singh’s confidential visit to Sarvodaya Ashram, leading to national media attention.
  • Election Voter List Exposé (2009): Exposed major errors in the voter list for the Lok Sabha elections, leading to widespread corrections.

Education

Master in Journalism - Journalism

Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwa Vidyala
07-2017

Bachelor of Arts -

Maulana Azad National Urdu University.
06-2013

Skills

  • In-depth understanding of local political landscapes and electoral processes
  • Expertise in editing, proofreading, and developing content strategies
  • Strong leadership and team management in fast-paced newsroom environments
  • Proven ability to boost readership through impactful and timely reporting
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Breaking News Reporting
  • Political & Election Coverage
  • Human-Interest Stories

Languages

Hindi
First Language
Urdu
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Notable Achievements

  • Promoted to Bureau Chief in 2012 due to outstanding performance.
  • Delivered exclusive coverage of national and international events that were missed by competitors.
  • Successfully broke numerous stories that became national news, influencing public policy and awareness.
  • Unique Wedding Story (August 2012): Reported on a couple with seven children who got married after many years to make sure their daughter’s marriage could take place. The story was praised for its human-interest angle.
  • Human Rights Story: Covered the release of a young man from Sandi, Hardoi, who had been in Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore, Pakistan, for over 20 years. His story about life in prison was featured on the front page across all editions.
  • Wrote several exclusive political stories during the 2014 Lok Sabha and 2017 Assembly elections.
  • Created a detailed series about IAS officers who were promoted while stationed in Hardoi. The series covered their journeys and success stories and received a lot of attention.

Accomplishments

  • Best team award in Kanpur unit. Jan 2018.
  • 2nd prize in Kanpur unit. Aug 2019.
  • 1st prize in fab 14 dist (CEUP) Nov 2014.

Timeline

Bureau Chief

Amar Ujala
02.2024 - Current

Bureau Chief

Hindustan Hindi News Paper
09.2017 - 02.2023

Bureau Chief

Hindustan Hindi News Paper
10.2012 - 09.2017

Second-in-Charge

Hindustan Hindi News Paper
05.2010 - 04.2012

City Team Member

Hindustan Hindi News Paper
05.2009 - 02.2010

Reporter

Hindustan Hindi News Paper
09.2007 - 08.2009

Master in Journalism - Journalism

Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwa Vidyala

Bachelor of Arts -

Maulana Azad National Urdu University.

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