Editor/Content Specialist

PRITAM SAHA (LEAD EDITOR/CHIEF PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER)

SPORTS/ NEWS/ ENTERTAINMENT/ LIFESTYLE/ FEATURES/EDUCATION Mobile: 933******* * E Mail: ******.********@*****.*** OBJECTIVE

To drive value for an eminent news organization through cutting edge, state of the art sports/news reporting, to harness traditional and new media for innovative news correspondence and dissemination, to usher in journalistic best practices and international precedents.

Location Preference: West Bengal, Kolkata

A BRIEF SYNOPSIS

A professional journalist with a decade of multifarious and specialized experience in covering and reporting beats on politics, sports, business, economics, current affairs, entertainment and marquee lifestyle events; established competencies in public relations and event management; proven skill sets in corporate and marketing communication; demonstrated expertise in media liaising, celebrity management, ear on the ground on national and local dynamics, translation from vernacular to English and vice versa. Intensive domain knowledge on insightful interviews, focused editing, compelling captions, catchy headlines, run order of news, exclusives, copywriting, news production, editing, script and feature writing; also possessing extensive, strong and bankable relationships with sports and entertainment celebrities, political personalities and luminaries from industry, medicine, law, academics, and diverse fields. A quintessential team player who is TAT orientated, highly motivated, an analytical quick thinker with an eye and ear for emerging issues, stories and concepts. ORGANISATIONAL SCAN

ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA, ABP Group (Principal Correspondent) February 2008-February 2017 SANGBAD PRATIDIN (Principal Correspondent) March 2017 – August 2017 STAR INDIA (Consultant- Intern to executive vice president, Legal, regulatory, policy) AAJTAK, INDIA TODAY (Senior Sub-Editor) August 2017-October2017 The RICE INDIA GROUP, ADAMAS UNIVERSITY (Chief Public Relation Officer) Oct 2017-June 2019 MICROSOFT INTERNATIONAL NEWS (MSN) LEAD EDITOR-BANGLA July 2019-Present Key Deliverables:

As Principal Correspondent

1. Dedicated reporter with a nose for news, a passion for sports journalism and a reputation for impeccable ethics.

2. Almost 10 years record of commended performance as a journalist for print and online editions of regional daily newspapers with circulation of 1250000. 3. Adept storyteller who treats news, features and other events with equal passion and thrives within the deadline-intensive, 24/7 newsroom environment.

4. Proven ability to cover big events, international matches & entertainment news. 5. Ability to cope with pressure and effective time management. 6. General interest in keeping abreast with rapidly evolving global media dynamics. 7. Consistently singled out as one of the most prolific writers and productive story contributors among reporting staff at both newspapers.

As Corporate Communication Manager (Chief PRO to Chairman) 1. Provided on-site event support like product briefings, trade shows and executive interviews. 2. Managed external contacts to ensure the best image of 'Global Communication Center'. 3. Developed and implemented seasonal and project-based editorial press strategies. 4. Managed press, celebrity and VVIP’s all over India. 5. Developed and maintained strong relationships with regional and national media houses. 6. Assisted in the production of runway shows, special events and conducted press previews. 7. Conducted & Anchored FACEBOOK live.

8. Managed corporate and campus-level crisis communications including corporate restructuring, regulatory investigations and negotiations, legal and HR matters, disaster preparation, and security issues. 9. Directed and managed execution of regional PR programs in five major media markets. 10. Implemented and managed the company’s scholarship program which resulted in 150+ media hits over a One-year period.

Covered Notable Event:

Sports:

I-LEAGUE, ISL, AFC CUP, FEDARATION CUP, SANTOSH TROPHY, CALCUTTA LEAGUE, IFA SHIELD, HOCKEY INDIA, INTERNATIONAL CRICKET, IPL, RANJI TROPHY, TENNIS (DAVIS CUP, BTA TOURNAMENTS), GOLF, FORMULLA ONE, BADMINTON, OLYMPICS (2016) DIPA KARMAKAR & SAKSHI MALIK (BRONZE MEDALIST), Entertainment: Bengali Film Industry

Politics: General Election (2014, 2016)

Education: International Conference (Biotechnology & Robotics), Conducted 4 Education fairs. AREA OF EXPERTISE

REPORTING, COPY EDITING, DIGITAL MEDIA, SEO, ONLINE JOURNALISM, WRITING STORIES, FEATURES, CREATIVE WRITING, CONTENT DEVELOPMENT, HEADLINE WRITING, PRODUCTION, CORPORATE COMMUNICATION, PR, HANDLING SPORTS/NEWS DESK, PAGE DESIGNING/MAKEUP (EXPERTISE IN DASHBOARD, QUARKS XPRESS & IN-DESIGN), PLANNING AND SCHEDULING, EXCELLENT TIME MANAGEMENT. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

1. LAST 3 YEARS 3 PROMOTIONS.

2. BEST PERFORMER OF THE YEAR 2016. (62 EXCLUSIVE STORIES & 12 NATIONAL EXCLUSIVES) 3. ONLY INDIAN JOURNALIST TO BE QUOTED BY THE L’EQUIPE MAGAZINE ( 2014) ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

SCHOOL- ST XAVIER’S INSTITUTION, SUCKHAR, KOLKATA COLLEGE- JCC LAW COLLEGE (CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY) (2003-2008), B.A.LL. B TECHNICAL/COMPUTER QUALIFICATION

COURSE- CERTIFICATE COURSE IN INFORMATION TECNOLOGY (CMC) COURSE- COMPUTER FUNDAMENTAL (WBIT)

PERSONAL DOSSIER

DATE OF BIRTH- 5

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OCTOBER 1986. ADDRESS- KHARDAH, RAHARA, SARADAPALLY, 24 PGS (N), KOL-700118

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