Utpal Siddhartha
Mumbai
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Editor
Hook (editorji)
05.2022 - Current
- Manage India and business verticals alongside content SEO team; previously led social media team.
- Spearhead ideation, development, and execution of innovative content strategies using data-driven insights.
- Developed branded content for clients including Microsoft, IBM, HP, and Nasscom.
Deputy News Editor
CNBC-TV18
10.2016 - 12.2021
- Co-managed news coverage in the 4-10 PM slot and led the team producing the prime-time show, India Business Hour.
- Wrote headlines, news copies based on inputs from various sources.
- Managed social media handles of CNBC-TV18 for core news content.
- Oversaw edits of various shows and news stories.
Assistant News Editor
CNBC-TV18
06.2011 - 03.2015
Associate Output Editor
NDTV Profit
09.2009 - 05.2011
Assistant Producer
UTVi
05.2008 - 08.2009
Education
PG Diploma in Journalism -
Asian College of Journalism
05.2008
Bachelor of Journalism (Hons.) -
DCAC, Delhi University
03.2007
Skills
- Content Writing: Excellent command over English and Hindi, proficient in writing news articles, copies, scripts, and content for social media
- Content Production: Skilled in ideating, integrating visuals and graphics, planning cohesive sequences, and executing live programmes
- Social Media: Possess a deep understanding of content creation, curation, and dissemination across various social media platforms
- Team Management: Successfully manage multiple teams, handling resource allocation and coordination
Languages
- English, Hindi, Maithili
Timeline
Senior Editor
Hook (editorji)
05.2022 - Current
Deputy News Editor
CNBC-TV18
10.2016 - 12.2021
Assistant News Editor
CNBC-TV18
06.2011 - 03.2015
Associate Output Editor
NDTV Profit
09.2009 - 05.2011
Assistant Producer
UTVi
05.2008 - 08.2009
PG Diploma in Journalism -
Asian College of Journalism
Bachelor of Journalism (Hons.) -
DCAC, Delhi University