Nirtika Pandita
@nirtikapandita
Content strategist and storyteller driving audience growth through editorial, SEO, and cross-platform content.
What I'm looking for
I am a content strategist and storyteller with 10+ years across newsrooms, digital platforms, and brand communications, focused on creating editorial and SEO-driven content that grows reach and engagement.
I have led cross-functional teams and high-volume content calendars, producing scripts, features, and PR that improved watchtime by 15%, grew platform traffic from 2M to 5.3M, and increased organic blog traffic by ~25%.
I excel at content strategy, workflow optimization, and audience growth—managing end-to-end production, shaping brand voice, and delivering clear, engaging narratives across platforms.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Writer & Producer
Yoboho Digital
Dec 2023 - Jan 2026 (2 years 1 month)
Led content development for YouTube channels, driving a 15% rise in monthly watchtime and producing 100+ scripted videos to improve viewer retention and reduce script-to-publish turnaround by 20%.
Freelance Editor & Content Strategist
Freelance
Apr 2023 - Nov 2023 (7 months)
Led the international desk of a US-focused news platform, growing monthly traffic from 2M to 5.3M by managing SEO writers, optimizing editorial workflows, and producing policy-driven long- and short-form content.
Lead PR
Tamboo Entertainment
Dec 2022 - Mar 2023 (3 months)
Managed PR for leading Indian artists, securing national coverage across outlets like HT and Rolling Stone, and built media relationships and pitches that delivered consistent press visibility.
Associate Editor
The Asian Age
Oct 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 1 month)
Authored 250+ features on culture and entertainment, oversaw daily print production and pagination to deliver error-free editions, and led feature ideation to boost reader engagement.
Freelance Feature Writer
Freelance
Oct 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 1 month)
Wrote 300+ lifestyle, entertainment, and wellness articles that increased returning readership ~20% and led the entertainment vertical at Pebble Media to grow organic traffic by ~25%.
Page Head
DNA
Oct 2016 - May 2017 (7 months)
Led page-level editorial responsibilities, overseeing layout and content quality to ensure timely, accurate print editions.
Junior Copy Editor
Times Now
Mar 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 6 months)
Performed copyediting and proofreading to maintain editorial standards and accuracy across news content.
Sub Editor
Asian News International
Nov 2013 - Feb 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Edited and prepared news copy for publication, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to editorial standards under tight deadlines.
Sub Editor
Jagran Post
May 2013 - Jul 2013 (2 months)
Handled sub-editing duties including proofreading and preparing copy for publication to maintain content quality and accuracy.
Proofreader & Copywriter
Establishment Promotions Bureau
Mar 2010 - Aug 2011 (1 year 5 months)
Provided proofreading and copywriting services to ensure promotional materials were clear, error-free, and on-brand.
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