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Sugandha Jha

Sugandha Jha

Education Correspondent
Delhi, New Delhi

Summary

As a seasoned media professional, I possess a proven track record of working in both education and news reporting. My expertise lies in research, writing, editing, proofreading, and fact-checking.

Throughout my career, I have produced impactful stories that shed light on important public concerns. I am passionate about writing on topics such as culture, trends, politics, policies, and other pressing public issues and am committed to making a meaningful contribution to the field of journalism.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Education Correspondent

The Financial Express
Noida
07.2022 - Current
  • Reporting on emerging trends, public announcements, events, and product launches within education industry.
  • Working with Press Information Bureau and producing original stories.
  • Curating compelling story ideas on weekly basis.
  • Fact-checking and proofreading content to ensure accuracy and clarity.
  • Conducting in-depth interviews with key industry figures, such as CEOs, CXOs of ed-tech companies, and VCs of colleges and universities.
  • Handling social media presence to increase engagement and outreach.
  • Tracking SEO and viewability targets of stories to optimize content for maximum exposure.
  • Supervising editorial interns and editing their copies to ensure high-quality output.

Sub Editor

Jagran New Media
New Delhi
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Tracking latest news and writing first cuts
  • Handling and updating website page
  • Conducting interviews for feature pieces
  • Planning SEO stories
  • Editing and peer reviewing copies
  • Managing other beats including lifestyle and entertainment when required
  • Meeting other target based KRA

Consultant

Jagran New Media
New Delhi
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Responsible for producing news articles
  • Tracking news feed from agencies
  • Writing special stories
  • Meeting target based KRA

News Intern

Internet, Bennett Coleman
Noida
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • Digital channel management of Times Now, Mirror Now and ET Now.
  • Created meta-content for the News Desk.
  • Was responsible for the SEO of the content.

Academic Writer and Researcher

Paperpedia Pvt. Ltd
Noida
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Wrote 800+ academic articles and essays ranging from different topics, many of them receiving a high score in terms of international educational standards
  • Was promoted to the post of Junior Research Analyst, JRA) in April 2020
  • Was awarded 'Employee of the Month' in March 2020.

Education

Master of Arts - English Language And Literature

Central University of Punjab
08.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University Of Delhi
07.2014 - 05.2017

12 CBSE - undefined

Bhavans Sawan Public School
04.2013 - 03.2014

10 CBSE - undefined

Bhavans Sawan Public School
04.2011 - 03.2012

Skills

Copy Writing

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Timeline

Education Correspondent

The Financial Express
07.2022 - Current

Sub Editor

Jagran New Media
06.2021 - 07.2022

Consultant

Jagran New Media
05.2021 - 06.2021

News Intern

Internet, Bennett Coleman
11.2020 - 05.2021

Academic Writer and Researcher

Paperpedia Pvt. Ltd
07.2019 - 10.2020

Master of Arts - English Language And Literature

Central University of Punjab
08.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University Of Delhi
07.2014 - 05.2017

12 CBSE - undefined

Bhavans Sawan Public School
04.2013 - 03.2014

10 CBSE - undefined

Bhavans Sawan Public School
04.2011 - 03.2012

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