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Sidharth Shekhar

Journalist
Greater Noida West
Sidharth  Shekhar

Summary

Creative and driven journalist with 10+ years of experience delivering compelling news stories (national-international affairs). Successful at working efficiently under great amounts of pressure and dynamic story pitching. A proven track record of creating engaging and informative articles for Times Now Digital.


Dedicated with a nose for news, passion for journalism and a reputation for impeccable ethics, I am eager to join a factual and integrity-based media organization as a full-time journalist.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Om Sai Beverages Private Limited
Ranchi

CEO
05.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

As the CEO of the company, I was accountable to the board of directors & responsible for:

· Managing overall operations of the seven liquor wholesale warehouses in Jharkhand

· Facilitating effective communication between the company and Jharkhand State Beverages Corporation Ltd (JSBCL), enabling smooth payment transactions, precise correspondence drafting, and streamlined operations in the state.

· Acting as company representative in monthly review meetings called by the Commissioner, Department of Excise and Prohibition, Minister of Prohibition and Excise of Jharkhand and secretary (excise and prohibition)

· Coordinate with alco-beverage companies for transportation of stock, stock audit, demurrage and weekly account settlement

Times Now Digital
Noida

Senior Correspondent
06.2018 - 07.2022

Job overview

· At Times Now, I wrote and delivered high-quality articles under very tight deadlines

· Covered an array of topics with specialization in national-foreign affairs, explainers, Live Blogs, photo stories

· Prepared Monthly Content Calendar for Times Now Digital, Main Desk

· From breaking stories to writing in-depth explainers, I developed a reputation of being a multitasker

· Highlighted the plight of Indians stranded in foreign countries during COVID-19 pandemic and Prime Minister Narendra Modi retweeted that article

https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1240271081807609857

Diplomacy & Beyond
Ghaziabad

Associate Editor
09.2017 - 04.2018

Job overview

· Wrote well-researched articles on national and international affairs

· Prepared content plan for special reports and monthly magazine issue

· Commissioning leaders in the field and subject experts to submit researched and knowledge-based articles for the magazine

· Reviewed and edited submissions

· Interviewed Ambassadors & diplomats

· Handled social media page (Facebook) of the company and creating unique content, generate reports with respect to the performance, evaluation and progress of the publication

PCQuest, Cyber Media India Ltd
Gurgaon

Assistant Editor
11.2015 - 05.2017

Job overview

· Covered tech news, wrote in-depth explainers and reported on the business of technology and start-ups

· Gadget review

· Interviewed industry leaders on various fields like mobility, analytics, cloud computing, open source, etc.

· Handled PCQuest online content writers’ team

· Prepared monthly content strategy for print and online, liaised with other in-house teams, designers and production staff to maintain a smooth publishing process of the magazine.

AGImpulse Solution Pvt. Ltd
Bengaluru

Content Analyst
07.2014 - 09.2015

Job overview

· Develop, write and deliver content using SEO tools on various relevant topics for clients

· Creating and managing monthly content calendar

· Running Email marketing campaigns

The New Indian Express
Bengaluru

Sub-Editor
05.2013 - 06.2014

Job overview

· Editing stories received from correspondents and reporters

· Page making

Education

Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media
, Bengaluru

PG Diploma from Print Journalism
06.2012 - 05.2013

University Overview

Specialization in Advanced International News Coverage

Jamia Millia Islamia
, New Delhi

Bachelor of Arts from History
07.2009 - 07.2012

Skills

Newsgathering

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Additional Information

Writing Samples

https://muckrack.com/sidharth-shekhararticles

'Thou shalt not succeed': Here's why China's attempt to rewrite history on coronavirus' origin will fail

https://www.timesnownews.com/international/article/thou-shalt-not-succeed-heres-why-chinas-attempt-to-rewrite-history-on-coronavirus-origin-will-fail/570410

Endangering global health? Here's why WHO chief Tedros Adhanom is in the eye of a storm over COVID-19 response

https://www.timesnownews.com/international/article/endangering-global-health-heres-why-who-chief-tedros-adhanom-is-in-the-eye-of-a-storm-over-covid-19-response/572877

With deception central to Chinese statecraft, time for India to reassess ties with belligerent Beijing

https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/with-deception-central-to-chinese-statecraft-time-for-india-to-reassess-ties-with-belligerent-beijing/599042

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Timeline

CEO

Om Sai Beverages Private Limited
05.2022 - 03.2023

Senior Correspondent

Times Now Digital
06.2018 - 07.2022

Associate Editor

Diplomacy & Beyond
09.2017 - 04.2018

Assistant Editor

PCQuest, Cyber Media India Ltd
11.2015 - 05.2017

Content Analyst

AGImpulse Solution Pvt. Ltd
07.2014 - 09.2015

Sub-Editor

The New Indian Express
05.2013 - 06.2014

Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media

PG Diploma from Print Journalism
06.2012 - 05.2013

Jamia Millia Islamia

Bachelor of Arts from History
07.2009 - 07.2012
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