Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
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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
Utpal Siddhartha