Rahul Sharma
@rahulsharma20
Senior media and content leader driving audience growth, SEO, AI-curated content, and monetization.
What I'm looking for
I am a media and content professional with 15+ years of experience leading digital content strategy, newsroom operations, and audience growth. I have led end-to-end content operations, implemented SEO and AI-driven curation, and driven monetization and strategic partnerships across major platforms.
I thrive on building high-performing teams and data-driven editorial systems that increase visibility, engagement, and revenue. I deliver results through cross-functional collaboration, campaign management, and a strong focus on content discoverability and performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Editor / Associate Director
Zee5
Aug 2022 - Aug 2025 (3 years)
Led end-to-end content operations for the news vertical, implementing SEO and AI-driven curation to enhance discoverability and improve audience engagement and traffic.
Manager - Content Development
SHAREit
Aug 2019 - Aug 2022 (3 years)
Led digital content strategy, content syndication and video operations to grow audience distribution across social platforms and strategic alliances.
Content Operations Manager
Times Internet
Jul 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 1 month)
Supervised content curation and breaking news updates, implemented SEO strategies to maximize reach and led editorial teams to improve content performance.
Content Operations Manager
UC News (Alibaba Group)
Jul 2016 - Jul 2018 (2 years)
Managed news partnerships, content curation and user acquisition strategies while developing data-driven editorial approaches to enhance content performance.
Senior Sub Editor
Dainik Jagran
Apr 2013 - Jul 2016 (3 years 3 months)
Managed a team of editors handling breaking news and content syndication, using data analysis to improve content reach and social distribution.
Correspondent
First News Live
Aug 2011 - Apr 2013 (1 year 8 months)
Covered press conferences and investigative stories, conducting field research and interviews to produce in-depth news reports.
Senior Customer Support Executive
IBM Daksh Business Process
Jan 2010 - Oct 2010 (9 months)
Managed financial reports, transactions and account reconciliation for major clients, providing operational support to senior management.
Agency Manager
Bharti AXA AMC
Mar 2008 - Apr 2009 (1 year 1 month)
Developed and managed sales strategies for mutual funds, recruited and trained agents, and managed client portfolios and advisory services.
Assistant Relationship Manager
India Infoline
Nov 2006 - Mar 2008 (1 year 4 months)
Assisted in managing client investments and retail sales strategies, collaborating with teams to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jamia Millia Islamia
Master of Arts, Mass Communication
Master of Arts in Mass Communication from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
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