Experience

Times of India

• India
• Newspaper Publishing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Features Writer

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Interview sources to gain an in-depth understanding of their products, services, and business solutionsCreate original work by in-depth research and analysis on the subject matter.Create, edit and revise customer-facing materials, in-house correspondence, and technical documentationPrepare advertising copy.Marketing my work to publishers, advertising agencies, public relations firms, and publication enterprises.Review, revise, and edit the work of writers/freelancers.Offer comments or suggestions to improve written work before publication.Frame out the plot and structure of the writingSuggest possible titles.Create press releases to coincide with each new product or service release, as well as company milestones and special events.Collaborate with other teams, including management, product design, and engineering, to ensure cohesive branding and public relations.Attending events, seminars and create a post-event report which goes live in press. Show less

• Correspondent Cum Copy Editor

  • Nov 2016 - Sep 2020

  Report and write news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events.Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a particular story.Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.Review and evaluate notes taken about event aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details.Determine a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly.Research and analyze background information related to stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information.Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, and attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, and other functions.Investigate human interest stories.Research and report on specialized fields such as interior, lifestyle, health, consumer affairs, business, or education, Receive assignments or evaluate leads and tips in order to develop story ideas.Discuss issues with editors in order to establish priorities and positions.Revise work in order to meet editorial approval or to fit time or space requirements.Photograph or videotape news events, or request that a photographer is assigned to provide such coverage.Develop ideas and material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, and personal experiences.Transmit news stories or reporting information from remote locations, using equipment such as satellite phones, telephones, fax machines, or modems.Conduct taped or filmed interviews or narratives.Write columns, editorials, commentaries, or reviews that interpret events or offer opinions.Write reviews of literary, musical, and other artwork based on knowledge, judgment, and experience. Show less



Freelancer

• Kolkata, West Bengal, India

• Freelance Writer

  • Nov 2015 - Oct 2016

  Conducting in-depth research on industry-related topics in order to develop original content. Developing content for blogs, articles, product descriptions, social media, and the company website. Assisting the marketing team in developing content for advertising campaigns. Proofreading content for errors and inconsistencies. Editing and polishing existing content to improve readability. Conducting keyword research and using SEO best practices to increase traffic to the company website. Creating compelling headlines and body copy that will capture the attention of the target audience. Identifying customers’ needs and recommending new content to address gaps in the company's current content. Show less



Times of India

• India
• Newspaper Publishing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Internship Trainee

  • Mar 2015 - Nov 2015