SNV Sudhir

• Wrote many analytical stories related to policy, government, politics and human interest genre

· Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.

· Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources.

· Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.

· Stayed up-to-date with current events and trends to stay ahead of competition.

· Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.

· Responded quickly to emergencies and other breaking news stories.

· Researched and produced daily news reports.

· Developed and maintained network of contacts to facilitate story development.

· Attended press conferences, court hearings and special events to stay conversant with current news.

· Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.

· Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.

· Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.

· Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.

· Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.

· Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.

· Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.

· Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.

· Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.

• Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.

• Assigned stories and breaking news coverage for Andhra Pradesh bureau.
• Collaborated with writing, editorial and reporting staff to produce crisp and engaging content.
• Covered Chief Minister's Office (CMO), State's Central Secretariat, Industry and led a team

I worked as Bureau Chief at Deccan Chronicle, South India’s popular English daily, leading the bureau of an important coastal state Andhra Pradesh, covering Vijayawada, Vizag, Rajahmundry, Nellore and Anantapur editions.

Wrote about politics, government, policymaking, defence (Indian Navy), coastal security, strategic affairs, infrastructure, energy, investments, industry, environment, wildlife, archaeology, and other general topics.

Investigated leads and tips, conducted interviews, researched stories and filed many exclusive analytical stories.

Used judgment and experience to set the news agenda of the publication as per its guidelines and maintain journalistic integrity, accuracy, and fairness.

Coordinated and assigned news coverage to reporters, photographers and other members of the news team.

Employed my expertise to develop professional contacts with subject-matter experts, government officials, and other important figures to best obtain news information.

• I wrote about government, politics, infrastructure, investments, industry and other general topics
• Pitched content strategies and managed asset acquisition.
• Drafted assignment forms and style guidelines for team of eight reporters.
• Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
• Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
• Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
• Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
• Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
• Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
• Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
• Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.

* As a Chief Reporter and also head of Deccan Chronicle’s Vizag bureau, I led a team of seven reporters and photographers.

I have investigated leads and tips, conducted interviews, researched stories and filed many exclusive stories.

I ensured that deadlines are strictly met by the other members of the team.

Also made other reporters on the team file newsworthy exclusive stories that interest readers.

• Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
• Captured and edited audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.
• Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources.
• Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
• Stayed up-to-date with current events and trends to stay ahead of competition.
• Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
• Responded quickly to emergencies and other breaking news stories.
• Researched and produced daily news reports.
• Developed and maintained network of contacts to facilitate story development.
• Attended press conferences, court hearings and special events to stay conversant with current news.
• Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
• Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
• Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
• Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
• Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
• Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
• Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
• Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
• Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
• Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.

• Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
• Captured and edited audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.
• Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
• Stayed up-to-date with current events and trends to stay ahead of competition.
• Attended press conferences, court hearings and special events to stay conversant with current news.

. Covered 2009 general elections, Indian parliament sessions, Telangana agitation, gave me hands on experience in dealing with political, general issues and also establishing good number of reliable contacts, sources and network in both Telugu speaking states- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

• Delivered content to broad audience by simplifying complex information.
• Met deadlines to provide relevant information quickly to staff and general public.
• Reported on Andhra Pradesh state bifurcation with reliable interpretations of events and political knowledge.
• Delivered reporting with 100 % accuracy by checking validity of all facts presented.
• Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
• Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
• Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.

• Researched and produced daily news reports.
• Partnered with media executives to produce compelling stories.
• Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
• Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
• Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.