Sreenath I
Journalist, Editor, Communications Professional
Bangalore
Summary
Accomplished editorial leader with 20+ years of experience across newsroom leadership, business journalism, and corporate communications. Former editor with The Hindu, TOI, and Deccan Herald, with deep expertise in editing fast-paced financial and policy news. Proven ability to reshape complex copy with clarity and news value, manage desk operations, and guide multi-format storytelling. Adept at mentoring editorial teams, managing breaking news situations, and aligning coverage to both professional financial readers and general news audiences.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Head of Content & Communications
Giottus Crypto Exchange
04.2022 - Current
- Led newsroom-style editorial planning for financial product narratives in a regulated environment (RBI, FIU-IND), managing multi-disciplinary content teams.
- Edited and authored reports, whitepapers, and press material related to macroeconomic trends, regulation, crypto markets, and investor sentiment.
- Liaised with the Ministry of Home Affairs and law enforcement on investigative communication material — requiring precision, clarity, and legal nuance.
- Built desk workflows mirroring high-speed newsrooms with tight deadlines and multi-format outputs.
- Produced compliance-ready editorial and training documents used by central agencies.
Senior Editor / Deputy News Editor
The Federal
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed a fast-paced digital news desk with daily financial, political, and policy coverage.
- Commissioned, edited, and reshaped copy for clarity, accuracy, and brevity, upholding editorial quality and deadlines.
- Guided a team of reporters and sub-editors through high-pressure news cycles.
- Integrated SEO with journalistic integrity to increase reach without compromising standards.
Head – News Desk
Malayala Manorama (Onmanorama.com)
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Headed editorial desk operations; streamlined publishing processes and transitioned team to visual-first mobile formats.
Chief Copy Editor
The Times of India
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Led copy desk operations and mentored junior editors for major metro coverage.
Senior Sub-Editor
The Hindu
01.2006 - 07.2015
- Edited national desk copy with a focus on business, policy, and social impact reporting.
- Mentored junior sub-editors in headline writing, fact-checking, and story shaping.
- Contributed to coverage that met national and global syndication standards.
Internal Communications Specialist
Citibank India (APAC Ops)
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Drafted internal communications, leadership newsletters, and cross-region updates for APAC leadership.
Education
M.A. - English Literature
Annamalai University
B.A. - English Literature
University of Kerala
PG Diploma - Journalism
Institute of Journalism, Press Club Trivandrum
Skills
- Business & Financial News Editing
- Leadership of Multi-Reporter News Desks
- Policy, Economy & Market Coverage
- Breaking News Handling
- Editorial Judgment & Copy Elevation
- Cross-Bureau Coordination
- Compliance with Style, Sourcing, and Accuracy Standards
- Reporter Mentorship & Feedback
- Experience with CMS & Newsroom Tools
Certification
WAN-IFRA – Editorial Leadership for Newsroom Managers
Timeline
Head of Content & Communications
Giottus Crypto Exchange
04.2022 - Current
Senior Editor / Deputy News Editor
The Federal
02.2019 - 03.2022
Internal Communications Specialist
Citibank India (APAC Ops)
11.2018 - 01.2019
Head – News Desk
Malayala Manorama (Onmanorama.com)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Chief Copy Editor
The Times of India
12.2015 - 12.2016
Senior Sub-Editor
The Hindu
01.2006 - 07.2015
M.A. - English Literature
Annamalai University
B.A. - English Literature
University of Kerala
PG Diploma - Journalism
Institute of Journalism, Press Club Trivandrum
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