About
Senior digital content, editorial, and analytics professional with 10+ years of experience across television, print, and digital media. Specializes in content strategy, audience growth, SEO, brand communication, and data-driven publishing, with a stated transition interest toward IT, product, and digital strategy roles.
Experience
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Digital HeadRepublic Media Network · BengaluruJun 2026 – Present
Lead the Kannada digital vertical across YouTube, websites, and social platforms; oversee English digital content operations; drive content strategy, programming, and audience growth; use analytics to optimize digital performance.
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Chief Copy Editor & Digital LeadNews First Kannada · BengaluruJul 2021 – May 2026
Led content programming and digital strategy; improved audience engagement and YouTube metrics; managed stories and videos; reduced production time using AI-driven workflows; handled crisis communication and media coordination.
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Senior Sub Editor / ReporterNetwork18 Digital · DelhiApr 2018 – Jun 2021
Produced and edited stories across politics, law, and governance; covered national events; conducted investigative research; supported media handling and press communication; delivered content under tight deadlines.
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Copy EditorTV5 Kannada · BengaluruJul 2017 – Apr 2018
Edited scripts, contributed to news-segment structuring and programming quality, and supported creative storytelling formats.
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Copy Editor / ReporterYouth Ki Awaaz · DelhiJan 2016 – Feb 2017
Published articles, developed structured storytelling and editorial voice, and contributed creative content ideation.
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Social Media & CommunicationKarnataka CM Office · BengaluruMay 2014 – Oct 2015
Managed social media handling and multilingual communication, supported digital campaigns and public engagement, and coordinated media and stakeholder communication.
Education
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Bachelor of Arts (BA)Bengaluru Central UniversityJournalism and Optional English
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Projects
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Digital Content Optimization (SEO & Analytics)SEO, Google Analytics
Improved search visibility using SEO and used Google Analytics for user-behaviour insights.
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YouTube Growth & Content StrategyAnalytics, content programming, scripting
Improved engagement, retention, and reach through structured content; used analytics to refine content and audience targeting; developed scripts, segments, and programming formats.