Debolina Chakraborty
@debolinachakraborty
Journalist at Hindustan Times’ HT Auto Digital, contributing to growth from under 1 million to 5 million monthly website views.
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At Hindustan Times’ HT Auto Digital, I contributed to increasing monthly website views from less than 1 million to 5 million. I created articles from technical press releases and industry updates, and contributed to coverage of Auto Expo 2023 through live blogs and field reports.
Earlier, at The New Indian Express and The Times of India, I reported and edited stories across city, cultural, and socioeconomic topics. I’ve also completed digital marketing and Google Analytics certifications through Google Digital Garage, and a UNITAR course on climate resilience through ecosystem-based adaptation planning.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Deputy Chief Content Producer
Hindustan Times
Apr 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Contributed to increasing monthly website views from less than 1 million to 5 million and nearly doubling social media followers. Managed editorial output, social media engagement, and led desk work for Auto Expo 2023.
Senior Copy Editor
The New Indian Express
Oct 2018 - Sep 2019 (11 months)
Covered socio-political and cultural issues across multiple district editions. Led a team of interns, handled page layout and editing, and coordinated with designers.
Correspondent cum Copy Editor
The Times of India
Jun 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 3 months)
Developed stories and content ideas, wrote for various segments, and managed editing and layout of news pages. Coordinated editorial workload and contributed to the Nation Desk.
Trainee Journalist
The Times of India
Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 (1 year)
Received hands-on training on Newsgate-CCI and gradually took lead in designing pages. Analyzed and edited copies from reporters across Tamil Nadu.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Master of Science, Climate Change
Pursuing a Master of Science in Climate Change, expected to complete in May 2028.
Asian College of Journalism
Post Graduate Diploma, Journalism
2015 - 2016
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism with a focus on Digital Media.
University of Calcutta
Bachelor of Science (Hons), Economics
2011 - 2014
Earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Economics.
Bangiya Sangeet Parishad
Diploma, Fine Arts
Completed a Diploma in Fine Arts in March 2012.
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