Zakariya Khan
New Delhi
Summary
I am a business journalist with a good understanding of new and modern storytelling techniques including data and visualization. Also, I have good writing, communication, and reporting skills. Stronghold into collecting, investigating, and presenting the information as a news story through print and electronic mediums. Ability to work in English, Urdu, and Hindi languages while meeting deadlines. Looking forward to good work that will hone my knowledge and skills more.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correspondent
Finacial Express
09.2023 - Current
- At Financial Express, I am part of a central team where my responsibilities include writing trending news copies across multiple beats, running live blogs, and editing content. Additionally, I report on and file byline stories in the education and aviation industries.
Trainee Correspondent
BW Businessworld
09.2022 - 09.2024
- At BW Businessworld, I have contributed to BW Education, Everything Experiential, and BW Marketing World. My primary responsibility was managing the entire education section, filing byline stories, and writing trending news copies.
Education
PG Diploma in Journalism -
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
BA In International Journalism -
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Skills
- News writing
- Copy editing
- Audio & video presentation
- English & Urdu Typing
- Fact Checking
- Data-Driven Stories
- Data Visualization
- Ground Reporting
- Video Presentation
Websites
- WritesZakariya
- Zakariya Khan
- https://www.financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-mumbai-to-delhi-spicejet-flight-delayed-by-8-hours-passengers-angry-with-airport-staff-3525081/
- https://www.financialexpress.com/jobs-career/education-neet-ug-results-2024-why-are-cut-offs-and-competition-at-their-peak-this-year-3515779/
- https://www.financialexpress.com/jobs-career/education-despite-an-increase-in-spending-a-large-number-of-students-in-india-still-struggle-for-quality-education-3386386/
- https://www.financialexpress.com/jobs-career/education-year-ender-2023-funding-in-the-ed-tech-sector-plunges-89-this-year-as-the-number-of-mature-rounds-reduces-3349214/
Certification
- Google Fact-Checking Certificate, https://drive.google.com/file/d/179ZW4wOkegiitTLL9jyOTmVWtdQLhMwJ/view?usp=sharing
- Data Journalism Course Certificate, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uqoXIF8MvKrTsp0imH1F-kXjnR1xwvV_/view?usp=share_link
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Travelling
- Football and Chess
- Movies
Disclaimer
I declare that the above-mentioned information is true up to my knowledge and belief. Surely, I will serve the firm sincerely and will be loyal to the firm.
Languages
Urdu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Correspondent
Finacial Express
09.2023 - Current
Trainee Correspondent
BW Businessworld
09.2022 - 09.2024
PG Diploma in Journalism -
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
BA In International Journalism -
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
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