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PRANATHI D V L S

@pranathidvls

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Journalist and research writer translating complex data into evidence-based stories across business and policy.

India

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What I'm looking for

I want to own end-to-end reporting for business, technology, and policy—translating market and financial data into clear, evidence-based stories in fast, high-volume newsrooms.

I’m a journalist and research writer with 3+ years of experience at national publications including The Ken, The Hindu, Business Standard, and Deccan Herald. I specialize in translating complex data—market research, consumer trends, and financial reports—into structured, evidence-based narratives across business, technology, and policy beats.

I’ve delivered 40+ published pieces across print and digital platforms, and I’m used to owning the full editorial cycle independently. From source development and data analysis to writing, editing, and publication, I focus on clarity, accuracy, and strong editorial judgment.

Most recently, as a Content Writer & Editor at The Offline Network, I led an end-to-end newsletter launch and grew readership to 500+ views in the first month. Before that, as a Staff Writer at The Ken, I produced 20+ articles across consumer and technology beats—managing ideation, primary and secondary research, drafting, and editorial revision while building a source network for exclusive insights.

My reporting experience is grounded in competitive editorial internships, including the Rahul Khullar Internship at Business Standard and internships at The Hindu, Deccan Herald, and United Media Services, Oman. With a Bachelor of Mass Communication from Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (Pune), I bring research discipline, data-driven storytelling, and consistently deadline-ready newsroom performance to every assignment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Content Writer & Editor

The Offline Network

Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 (2 months)

Led the Operator's Digest newsletter end-to-end and developed scripts for a weekly live YouTube business show. Conducted research and interviews with senior guests and improved editorial quality through standardized processes.

Newsletter Production Audience Growth Narrative Development Research Interviewing Trend Analysis

Staff Writer

The Ken

Jun 2024 - Jan 2026 (1 year 7 months)

Produced articles across consumer and technology beats, synthesizing consumer data, market research, and financial reports into structured narratives. Managed the full reporting cycle independently and developed a source network for analytical and investigative pieces.

Market Research Synthesis Source Development Investigative Reporting

Editorial Intern

Deccan Herald

Apr 2024 - May 2024 (1 month)

Reported across Reporting and Features departments, producing print and digital content for the Metro Life supplement under daily deadlines. Covered state election campaign trails and delivered content across entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion.

Cross Media Writing Political Coverage Source Development Topic Adaptation for Entertainment Lifestyle and Fashion

Editorial Intern

Business Standard

Feb 2024 - Mar 2024 (1 month)

Contributed 18 bylines across print and digital platforms within two months while reporting on finance, technology, and business beats as a Rahul Khullar intern.

Technology Beats Business Reporting

Editorial Intern

United Media Services, Oman

Oct 2023 - Nov 2023 (1 month)

Reported across Science, Technology, and Lifestyle beats for an international readership and adapted editorial tone for a regional audience. Pitched story ideas into news series and contributed content for the Signature magazine Luxury 100 feature with brand collaborations.

Story Pitching Feature Writing Branded Content

Editorial Intern

The Hindu

May 2023 - Jul 2023 (2 months)

Authored published articles for the Science, Technology, and Lifestyle departments and produced editorial infographics from quantitative datasets. Also hosted a 7-minute YouTube video feature and delivered on-site reporting across multiple beats.

Data Cleaning and Visualization Video Feature Hosting Structured On Camera Communication

News Writing Intern

Mumbai Uncensored

Dec 2022 - Feb 2023 (2 months)

Reported across Science, Technology, and Lifestyle beats, building core skills in research, source management, and deadline-driven writing. Developed and pitched original stories that were commissioned and published as standalone pieces or news series.

Research Deadline Driven Story Pitching