Career
TV18 BROADCAST LIMITED
TV18 BROADCAST LIMITED
Group Editor- Integration & Convergence@Network18
Group Editor- Integration & Convergence@Network18
April 2022 – Present
April 2022 – Present
As an editorial point person, involved in the group's most ambitious project to create a truly integrated newsroom that is less organized around platforms and keeps the story at the center. This is a big transformation of the operations, which aims to bring all arms of the network even closer and culminate in the creation of a new, state-of-the-art nimble newsroom that can quickly adapt to changes continuously reshaping the media landscape. In this mammoth exercise, coordinating with multiple departments of the network to execute the project.
As an editorial point person, involved in the group's most ambitious project to create a truly integrated newsroom that is less organized around platforms and keeps the story at the center. This is a big transformation of the operations, which aims to bring all arms of the network even closer and culminate in the creation of a new, state-of-the-art nimble newsroom that can quickly adapt to changes continuously reshaping the media landscape. In this mammoth exercise, coordinating with multiple departments of the network to execute the project.
Managing Editor - Special Projects@Network18
Managing Editor - Special Projects@Network18
April 2019 – March 2022
April 2019 – March 2022
Apart from supervising the network's two channels, News18 Bihar/Jharkhand and News18 Gujarati, contributing for the various new initiatives of the group and assisting the top leadership team in formulating the strategies and execution of the major projects at network level.
Apart from supervising the network's two channels, News18 Bihar/Jharkhand and News18 Gujarati, contributing for the various new initiatives of the group and assisting the top leadership team in formulating the strategies and execution of the major projects at network level.
Zee Media Corporation Limited
Zee Media Corporation Limited
Group Editor - Political Affairs & Special Projects
Group Editor - Political Affairs & Special Projects
June 2017 – March 2019
June 2017 – March 2019
Used my experience in a lot of areas like programming, redesigning the news gathering infra, infusing fresh talent, apart from my core area of running the channels and making the strategy for the coverage of major national/regional and political developments.
Used my experience in a lot of areas like programming, redesigning the news gathering infra, infusing fresh talent, apart from my core area of running the channels and making the strategy for the coverage of major national/regional and political developments.
Editor - ZEE Hindustan
Editor - ZEE Hindustan
June 2017 – October 2018
June 2017 – October 2018
Launched ZEE Hindustan, 24 Hrs Hindi National TV News Channel of ZEE Media Corporation Limited. Nurtured and established the channel with States Make the Nation theme, in a very short span of time.
Launched ZEE Hindustan, 24 Hrs Hindi National TV News Channel of ZEE Media Corporation Limited. Nurtured and established the channel with States Make the Nation theme, in a very short span of time.
ABP News Network Pvt Ltd
ABP News Network Pvt Ltd
Executive Editor - ABP Asmita
Executive Editor - ABP Asmita
February 2016 – June 2017
February 2016 – June 2017
Starting from scratch, made ABP Asmita number No.1 Gujarati TV News Channel, within a short period of 12 months, with minimal staff and a very young editorial team. From concept to recruitment/training and planning to execution, lead every aspect of this channel and got the result with pure news content, without using any non-news property or masala. This was a very successful first experiment in Gujarati news genre and Asmita was able to topple the erstwhile market leader for the first time in the decade long history of Gujarati news television.
Starting from scratch, made ABP Asmita number No.1 Gujarati TV News Channel, within a short period of 12 months, with minimal staff and a very young editorial team. From concept to recruitment/training and planning to execution, lead every aspect of this channel and got the result with pure news content, without using any non-news property or masala. This was a very successful first experiment in Gujarati news genre and Asmita was able to topple the erstwhile market leader for the first time in the decade long history of Gujarati news television.
Editor - National Affairs, ABP News
Editor - National Affairs, ABP News
October 2014 – January 2016
October 2014 – January 2016
As Editor-National Affairs, spearheaded the major national/international coverage of PM Narendra Modi, PMO and other arms of governance. Broke several important news developments, including the news about the first cabinet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, details of exact portfolio, a day before the official announcement.
As Editor-National Affairs, spearheaded the major national/international coverage of PM Narendra Modi, PMO and other arms of governance. Broke several important news developments, including the news about the first cabinet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, details of exact portfolio, a day before the official announcement.
Extensively covered PM Narendra Modi’s visit to several countries including Bhutan, China, South Korea, Nepal, Myanmar, Japan, Australia, Mauritius, Canada and USA.
Extensively covered PM Narendra Modi’s visit to several countries including Bhutan, China, South Korea, Nepal, Myanmar, Japan, Australia, Mauritius, Canada and USA.
Editor - Ahmedabad, ABP News
Editor - Ahmedabad, ABP News
June 2012 – September 2014
June 2012 – September 2014
During this period, apart from planning, supervision and execution of Gujarat related coverage for ABP News Network, extensively covered Narendra Modi’s Lok Sabha campaign across the country, as PM Candidate in 2013-14. Also broke the news of PM Modi's entire cabinet, with precise details, 24 hours in advance, before the official announcement. It is treated as one of the biggest scoops in the Indian media.
During this period, apart from planning, supervision and execution of Gujarat related coverage for ABP News Network, extensively covered Narendra Modi’s Lok Sabha campaign across the country, as PM Candidate in 2013-14. Also broke the news of PM Modi's entire cabinet, with precise details, 24 hours in advance, before the official announcement. It is treated as one of the biggest scoops in the Indian media.
Bureau Chief - Gujarat, STAR/ABP News
Bureau Chief - Gujarat, STAR/ABP News
January 2003 – May 2012
January 2003 – May 2012
As Bureau Chief- Gujarat for ABP News, responsibilities involved setting up the bureau, shepherding the news agenda through its early days, grooming of a network of reporters-stringers, and marshalling of logistics in support of overall coverage and operations.
As Bureau Chief- Gujarat for ABP News, responsibilities involved setting up the bureau, shepherding the news agenda through its early days, grooming of a network of reporters-stringers, and marshalling of logistics in support of overall coverage and operations.
Zee Media Corporation Limited
Zee Media Corporation Limited
Principal Correspondent - Zee News
Principal Correspondent - Zee News
December 2001 – December 2002
December 2001 – December 2002
Covered Godhra train carnage (February 27, 2002), Gujarat riots 2002, Assembly elections to five states and Akshardham terror strike (September 24, 2002). Broke the news of Godhra train carnage and the Akshardham terrorist attack. Covered and coordinated Assembly elections in Punjab, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur and Gujarat, held in 2002.
Covered Godhra train carnage (February 27, 2002), Gujarat riots 2002, Assembly elections to five states and Akshardham terror strike (September 24, 2002). Broke the news of Godhra train carnage and the Akshardham terrorist attack. Covered and coordinated Assembly elections in Punjab, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur and Gujarat, held in 2002.
TV Today Network Ltd
TV Today Network Ltd
Correspondent - Aaj Tak
Correspondent - Aaj Tak
June 2001 – December 2001
June 2001 – December 2001
Ahmedabad Area, India
Ahmedabad Area, India
Extensively covered the change of guard between the Keshubhai Patel and Narendra Modi governments.
Extensively covered the change of guard between the Keshubhai Patel and Narendra Modi governments.
Zee Media Corporation Limited
Zee Media Corporation Limited
Correspondent - Zee News
Correspondent - Zee News
January 1998 – May 2001
January 1998 – May 2001
Set up Zee News Ahmedabad bureau in 1999. Also established and coordinated the launch of Zee Network’s regional channel – Zee Gujarati.
Set up Zee News Ahmedabad bureau in 1999. Also established and coordinated the launch of Zee Network’s regional channel – Zee Gujarati.
Amar Ujala Group of Publications
Amar Ujala Group of Publications
Sub Editor cum Reporter - Amar Ujala Karobar
Sub Editor cum Reporter - Amar Ujala Karobar
September 1996 – December1997
September 1996 – December1997
As Sub Editor cum Reporter, job involved regular reporting and editing, feature writing for the weekly supplement.
As Sub Editor cum Reporter, job involved regular reporting and editing, feature writing for the weekly supplement.