Transforming stories into impactful narratives for over 16 years. As a seasoned journalist and content management expert, I bring clarity and depth to every project I undertake. Let's craft your story together!
Kolkata
Summary
Results-driven media professional with a passion for storytelling and innovative content creation. Proven track record of managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Seeking opportunity to contribute to a reputable magazine, newspaper, or news channel. Dedicated to transforming audience perception of media.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Nimble Media
05.2023 - Current
Company Overview: Founded Kolkata's youngest content management company and worked with some of the most prestigious clients, such as WBSIDCL, Kolkata Police, Panchayats and Rural Development Department, Election Commission of India, Howrah District Administration, South 24 PGS District Administration, etc. The motto of Nimble Media is to promote fresh and apt content and shatter the clichés in the content industry.
Founded Kolkata's youngest content management company and worked with some of the most prestigious clients, such as WBSIDCL, Kolkata Police, Panchayats and Rural Development Department, Election Commission of India, Howrah District Administration, South 24 PGS District Administration, etc. The motto of Nimble Media is to promote fresh and apt content and shatter the clichés in the content industry.
Content/ Communication Lead
Interropac India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2022 - 11.2022
Company Overview: The company is one of the fastest-growing fintech startups in India. It operates in the B2B corporate banking segment, and it has successfully designed some of the most iconic financial products to disrupt the Startup Credit ecosystem of India.
My journey with Karbon is short but effective. I single-handedly revamped the internal and external communication channels of the company.
Backed the Business Development team and the Lead Generation Team with custom-made emailers to promote products and offers.
I have helped the founders to strengthen their foothold on multiple digital platforms by designing a proper social media strategy and tailor-made content apt for the targeted B2B market.
Generated leads through emailers and social media posts.
The company is one of the fastest-growing fintech startups in India. It operates in the B2B corporate banking segment, and it has successfully designed some of the most iconic financial products to disrupt the Startup Credit ecosystem of India.
Editorial Director
Quartz Infomediaa Pvt. Ltd.
12.2018 - 03.2022
Company Overview: Launched eastern India’s first media startup that aims to create tailor-made b2b and b2c content for government and a gamut of business organizations present in east and NE.
Heading a dedicated content team constantly creates public-friendly content to bridge the gap between the government and the governed.
The digital news platform, The Optimist News (http://www.theoptimist.news/), is one of the very few news platforms in India that promotes Good News and Good Governance.
I also curated India’s first magazine on policing and governance, The Soothsayer.
The sole purpose of these products is to boost public awareness of governance to expedite the implementation of good policies, and enhance the communication channel between lawmakers and law-abiders.
Launched eastern India’s first media startup that aims to create tailor-made b2b and b2c content for government and a gamut of business organizations present in east and NE.
Roving Editor
New Media Communication Pvt. Ltd.
07.2017 - 12.2018
Company Overview: New Media is the largest Bi-lateral Trade magazine publishing house in the world and it has a global focus and outlook. It has several bi-lingual publications in French, Spanish and in Russian. It also highlights India’s bilateral trade scenario with 125 countries of the world.
Created tailor made content for different publications and extensively wrote for the digital properties.
Reestablished connect with the clients in the eastern region.
Laid editorial policies to boost the outreach of the products.
Handled a dedicated team of reporters and sub-editors.
New Media is the largest Bi-lateral Trade magazine publishing house in the world and it has a global focus and outlook. It has several bi-lingual publications in French, Spanish and in Russian. It also highlights India’s bilateral trade scenario with 125 countries of the world.
News Editor
Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)
03.2017 - 06.2017
Company Overview: Most big things start small. And that applies to the DSIJ Company as well. Starting off as a 12-page cyclostyled stapled booklet in 1986, Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ), the flagship product of the company, soon began to be looked upon as the gospel of stock market investing.
I am responsible for ensuring the quality of the flagship product by enhancing its global outreach by curating tailor-made content.
I solely monitor and spearhead a client project (IIFL portal) with a team of more than 10 people.
I write newsy content for the magazine and monitor all the movements in the global and domestic markets that might impact the bourses.
I keep constant touch with the policymakers to gauge the destiny of the Indian economy.
Most big things start small. And that applies to the DSIJ Company as well. Starting off as a 12-page cyclostyled stapled booklet in 1986, Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ), the flagship product of the company, soon began to be looked upon as the gospel of stock market investing.
Senior Content Writer
Future Market Insights
09.2016 - 02.2017
Company Overview: Future Market Insights is the premier provider of market intelligence and consulting services, serving clients in over 150 countries. FMI is headquartered in London, the global financial capital, and has delivery hubs in the U.S. and India.
Was an integral part of the content strategy team.
Created unique content for the company’s portal, which is edgy and apt for the global market.
Crafted Press releases, market-oriented blogs, articles, marketing collateral and other materials to boost the inflow of traffic.
Future Market Insights is the premier provider of market intelligence and consulting services, serving clients in over 150 countries. FMI is headquartered in London, the global financial capital, and has delivery hubs in the U.S. and India.
Senior Producer, Output (Editorial)
ITV Network Pvt. Ltd. (News X HD)
09.2014 - 06.2016
Company Overview: NewsX HD is the first high-definition news channel in India. The channel is packed with uninterrupted electrifying news pouring in from different parts of the globe.
I have been a part of the core team and worked extensively in conceiving unique content for the HD channel of News X.
Created the final flowchart of content, dummy plates, and a plethora of properties for the channel.
Trained and mentored a young desk for future challenges.
NewsX HD is the first high-definition news channel in India. The channel is packed with uninterrupted electrifying news pouring in from different parts of the globe.
Assistant Editor/ Chief Correspondent
New Media Communication Pvt. Ltd.
01.2008 - 08.2014
Company Overview: New Media is the largest Bi-lateral Trade magazine publishing house in the world and it has a global focus and outlook. It has several bi-lingual publications in French, Spanish, and in Russian. It also highlights India’s bilateral trade scenario with 125 countries of the world.
Wrote in The Kolkata Protector/ Mumbai Protector/ Indo-US Business.
Job Demands- Writing articles on various topics/ Detail research on the cover story/ Preparing blueprint of each edition/ briefing the team on assignments/ Check Designing of the magazine.
Close coordination with the top officials of the Home Department of West Bengal and Kolkata Police.
Generated a gamut of articles and interviews, and special features for the magazine.
The project received accolades from different corners of society and also a special honorary invitation from the former DG of CRPF (Dilip Trivedi).
The magazine was highly appreciated by the Chief Minister of WB, Mamata Banerjee.
New Media is the largest Bi-lateral Trade magazine publishing house in the world and it has a global focus and outlook. It has several bi-lingual publications in French, Spanish, and in Russian. It also highlights India’s bilateral trade scenario with 125 countries of the world.
Fraud Detection Executive
HSBC (HDPI)
01.2005 - 01.2007
Detecting and investigating fraud from the account of the customer and saving the customer’s account from the fraudsters.
Worked with the Corporate Communication department on different projects and handled the internal communication of the company.
RP Communications
01.2004 - 01.2005
Company Overview: It’s a Kolkata-based production house. It produced the first of its kind show known as “Shokaler Akash.” It’s a news-based breakfast show, which was telecasted on one of the popular satellite channels of West Bengal, Sky Bangla.
Responsibilities: Reporting, Voice Over, Copy Editing, Live Reporting Special Reports and Production.
Interview: Shashi Kapoor/ Sanjana Kapoor/Basu Chatterjee/Mamata Banerjee and many more/ several other political leaders of W.B.
Special Reports: Pre-Poll analysis/an investigation on the fire at the Kolkata Book Fair.
It’s a Kolkata-based production house. It produced the first of its kind show known as “Shokaler Akash.” It’s a news-based breakfast show, which was telecasted on one of the popular satellite channels of West Bengal, Sky Bangla.
Education
PG Diploma - Journalism
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Certificate course - Camera and Lighting
George Career Academy
B.A. - English Hons
Calcutta University
Higher Secondary - undefined
WBHSE
ICSE - undefined
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Flexible and adaptable
Multitasking
Verbal communication
Supervision and leadership
Excellent communication
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/20/81
Interests
Reading
Writing
Recitation
Photography
Travelling
Other Information
4 years in journalism and professional writing., Fluent in English, Expert in writing articles related to society and crime, Devoted, responsible and self-motivated, Sound knowledge of current affairs, Exceptional communication skills, In-depth research skills, Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel