Sheji S Edathara
New Delhi
Summary
Responsible and passionate journalist with nearly 8 years of experience in the digital media industry. Skilled Copy Editor with a background in managing and coordinating editorial production. Experienced writer who treats news, features, and other events with equal passion and has the ability to thrive within any deadline-intensive work environment. Significant contributor to enhancing overall content quality and consistency at previous workplaces.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Copy Editor
The Indian Express
New Delhi
02.2021 - Current
- Covered a range of areas pertaining to news and features (politics, business, lifestyle, and entertainment)
- Managed national and international beats, giving readers reliable, and comprehensive coverage
- Generated original content and wrote opinion pieces for the website
- Conducted meticulous proofreading to eliminate grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors, enhancing quality of content across sections
- Demonstrated excellent leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Managed comprehensive editing of articles, reports, and press releases to uphold the highest editorial standards
- Analyzed reader feedback and web analytics to adjust editorial direction for enhanced audience satisfaction
- Guided junior editors and writers through constructive feedback, fostering professional growth and skill development
- Monitored competitive publications to identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation in content offerings
- Championed the use of inclusive language and cultural sensitivity in all editorial content, promoting diversity and understanding
- Implemented SEO best practices in web content editing to increase online visibility and reader engagement
- Used content management software to review, edit, and publish content
- Leveraged understanding of public opinion, social media, and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing content
- Coordinated with design teams to integrate text and graphics, ensuring alignment with editorial standards
Senior Sub Editor
The Statesman
New Delhi
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Managed editorial, design, and multimedia operations to produce regular editions
- Discharged duties as an effective team leader
- Copy-edited and proofread copies
- Wrote stories, articles, or newsletters for publication
- Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets
- Gained expert knowledge of operations, market conditions, and trends in the fields of journalism and publishing
- Developed strong communication and organizational skill
Sub Editor and Social Media Manager
Deccan Chronicle
Mumbai
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Proved proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Gained extensive knowledge in analysis and reporting
- Supported editorial operations by completing assignments with strong focus on quality and performance
- Displayed efficiency in using social media platforms for dissemination of news
- Engaged in field works relating to human-interest news
- Honoured with the responsibility of handling a large team of writers and reporters
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Marthoma College, Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala04-2014
Skills
- Copy Editing
- Proofreading proficiency
- Breaking news
- News and feature writing
- Content Management System (CMS) operation
- Research and fact-checking
- Content development
- Artificial Intelligence in news gathering
- AP style writing
- Google Analytics familiarity
- SEO understanding
- Editorial judgment
- Social media publishing
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
- Carried out duties as the head of the shift with utmost dedication
- Generated live content for the websites of The Indian Express, The Statesman and Deccan Chronicle
- Participated in strategy meetings to review or propose editorial content
- Multilingual — proficient in English, Hindi and Malayalam, and a beginner in French
- Invited as key speaker in webinars for college students on the nuances of journalistic writing
- Mentored interns and new joiners on the basics of journalistic writing and ethics
Disclaimer
I, do hereby, declare that the above disclosed facts are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Senior Copy Editor
The Indian Express
02.2021 - Current
Senior Sub Editor
The Statesman
09.2018 - 08.2020
Sub Editor and Social Media Manager
Deccan Chronicle
07.2016 - 04.2018
Master of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Bharathiar University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Marthoma College, Mahatma Gandhi University
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