Sharmila Bhowmick
Noida
Summary
Excellence Creator | Editor with 25 years of experience in journalism. Have served India’s iconic media houses including CNBC-TV18, Business Today and Times of India. Have built teams and developed news products. High competence in newsroom strategy, content development and execution. Digital media and convergence expert.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor, Republic Business
Republic Media Network
Noida
2023.03 - Current
- Founded Republic Business
- Joined the organization as a Business Editor and within six months, built a team, a 360 degree coverage of business news on digital and television
- Have created winning, revenue generating IPs in the form of events for TV and digital
- Leading a strong team of young business journalists
- Republic Business is now a fully functional brand and can be downloaded on the phone as an App
- I consider the opportunity with Republic a landmark in my career and a major breakthrough
- Highlights: Team building, News Strategy, Brand Creation, Convergence, IP Development
- Developed editorial guidelines and standards to maintain quality control.
- Reviewed copyedited texts to ensure accuracy and consistency of style.
- Edited manuscripts for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
News Editor
Business Today
2022.04 - 2023.03
- Managed the hybrid digital team of Business Today
- Worked across BT TV, Magazine and Digital
- Lead a team of young journalists, drove editorial while creating niche content for the web
- Lead the convergence of the website alongside cutting edge content development
- Highlights: Managing hybrid teams, Driving Convergence, Brand re-launch
Digital Head
Outlook
2021.04 - 2022.03
- Re-launched the magazine’s digital avatar in 2021
- Worked as National Editor for daily news curation of the website
- Coordinated closely with reporters from all over India
- Highlight: Managing a remote team; working on product development
Assistant Editor
Times of India
2013.08 - 2021.03
- Was in the launch team of the Times of India NCR editions
- Covered industries, MSMEs and Real Estate for the paper
- Highlight: Covering major beat for a mainstream daily
Deputy Executive Producer
CNBC TV18
2005.03 - 2013.08
- Led a team of writers and producers to drive exclusive content
- Created a series of flagship shows for CNBC including Business Legends and Lessons in Excellence
- Business based researched documentaries and special programming
- Have canned over 700 shows
- Highlight: Team management; complete production of high quality content
Associate Copy Editor
Tehelka
2004.08 - 2005.03
- Was heading the rewriting ad features desk
- Lead a team of young writers and desk members
Senior Writer
Hindustan Times
2000.03 - 2004.08
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Journalism and Mass Communication
Jadavpur University
Kolkata2000-08
BA-Honours - English Literature
Calcutta University
1999-08
Skills
- Team building
- Audience Analysis
- Project Management
- Fact-checking
- News Strategy
- Brand Creation
- Convergence
- IP Development
Languages
Englisj
First Language
Hindi
Beginner
A1
Bengali
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Editor, Republic Business
Republic Media Network
2023.03 - Current
News Editor
Business Today
2022.04 - 2023.03
Digital Head
Outlook
2021.04 - 2022.03
Assistant Editor
Times of India
2013.08 - 2021.03
Deputy Executive Producer
CNBC TV18
2005.03 - 2013.08
Associate Copy Editor
Tehelka
2004.08 - 2005.03
Senior Writer
Hindustan Times
2000.03 - 2004.08
Post Graduate Diploma - Journalism and Mass Communication
Jadavpur University
BA-Honours - English Literature
Calcutta University
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