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Afsar Ahmed

@afsarahmed

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Senior Hindi journalist with 25 years' experience in digital and broadcast news.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior editorial roles in Hindi digital news where I can lead editorial strategy, mentor teams, pursue investigative projects, and grow audience engagement while upholding journalistic integrity.

I am a senior Hindi journalist with 25 years of experience across digital and broadcast news and hold a Master's degree in Journalism.

I have led editorial teams in major newsrooms, including roles as Deputy Editor at TV9 Hindi Digital, Senior Editor at News18 Hindi, and Editor at IBNkhabar, driving digital content and newsroom operations.

My work includes winning the ENBA 2013 award for Best Channel Website (IBNkhabar) and authoring four books on Mughal history, reflecting a blend of reporting and deep historical research.

I focus on shaping editorial strategy, mentoring reporters, and producing trustworthy, engaging journalism for Hindi audiences across digital platforms.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Deputy Editor

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TV9 Hindi Digital

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Leads digital editorial strategy and content operations for TV9 Hindi Digital, overseeing breaking news coverage, editorial quality, and platform publishing since 2024.

Digital Journalism CMS Hindi English Content Editing Breaking News Coverage

Senior Editor

News18 Hindi

Jan 2017 - Jan 2023 (6 years)

Managed the Input section at News18 Hindi, directing digital storytelling, editorial workflows and cross-platform coverage from 2017 to 2023.

Digital Journalism Content Strategy CMS SEO Hindi English

Editor

IBNkhabar

Jan 2008 - Jan 2016 (8 years)

Led editorial content and site operations for IBNkhabar within Network18, improving editorial quality and coordinating newsroom publishing between 2008 and 2016.