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Sayantika Mandal

@sayantikamandal

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I lead editorial workflows and turn complex research into clear public-facing content.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead content and communications work that turns complex ideas into clear, audience-centered stories while coordinating editorial workflows, contributors, and stakeholders across mission-driven organizations.

At The Polis Project, I own 25+ multi-stage content projects, from pitch evaluation and commissioning through substantive editing, CMS preparation, metadata, and publication. I develop international reporting, analysis, profiles, and cultural criticism for a global audience.

I've published more than 100 articles across digital, print, magazine, newsletter, and social channels. At the University of San Francisco, I produced 50+ feature and news stories translating academic research, science, policy, and community stories into accessible public communications.

My editorial experience also includes leading Switchback Literary Journal as editor-in-chief, completing final-proof work on seven book manuscripts at University of Georgia Press, and editing breaking news and special-edition pages at Hindustan Times.

Alongside editorial work, I've managed long-term, multi-stakeholder projects as a doctoral researcher and instructor at the University of Georgia. I bring strong editorial judgment, careful stakeholder coordination, and a practical approach to moving work from concept through review and delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Editor

Current

The Polis Project

Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)

Owns 25+ multi-stage content projects from pitch evaluation and commissioning through substantive editing, revision, CMS preparation, metadata, and publication. Leads development of complex international reporting, analysis, profiles, and cultural criticism for a global audience.

Content Development Editorial Strategy CMS SEO Metadata Project Management Stakeholder Communication Workflow Management

Doctoral Researcher & Instructor

University of Georgia

Jan 2020 - Dec 2026 (6 years 11 months)

Planned and completed a six-year doctoral program as a long-term portfolio of research, writing, teaching, publication, and administrative projects. Managed multiple concurrent workstreams and independently taught 10 university courses in creative writing, composition, and multicultural literature.

Research Writing Teaching Curriculum Planning Project Management

Editorial Intern

University of Georgia Press

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Completed final-proof work for 7 book manuscripts, managing detailed editorial deliverables and quality-control requirements. Collaborated with acquisitions, editorial, marketing, and production teams within structured review processes.

Proofreading Editing Quality Control Collaboration Publishing

Coordinator

UGA at Oxford Program

Jun 2024 - Dec 2024 (6 months)

Coordinated day-to-day logistics for a cohort of 40+ students in an international academic program, managing schedules, excursions, transportation, and on-site needs. Served as primary point of contact and prepared a formal report with recommendations for program improvement.

Logistics Coordination Problem Solving Report Writing

Freelance Writer

Digital Publishing

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Researched and wrote commissioned articles for university, cultural, and digital publications, adapting voice and messaging to different editorial audiences. Independently managed assignments from research and interviews through drafting, revision, and final delivery.

Research Writing Interviewing Editing Time Management

News Writer

University of San Francisco

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 11 months)

Produced 50+ feature and news stories for university web and magazine audiences, translating academic research and institutional initiatives into accessible public communications. Interviewed faculty and experts and managed multiple assignments and publication deadlines.

Writing Editing Interviewing Storytelling Content Development Social Media

Editor-in-Chief

Switchback Literary Journal

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Led an editorial team and coordinated content selection, review cycles, publication schedules, production, and outreach for an online literary journal. Managed contributor communications and publication workflows in WordPress CMS.

Editorial Management Team Leadership Content Selection Review Cycles WordPress CMS Outreach

Journalist & Copy Editor

Hindustan Times

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 11 months)

Edited and produced election, breaking-news, metro, weekend, and special-edition pages for a major national newspaper under fast-moving deadlines. Coordinated across reporting, editing, design, and production teams while managing simultaneous assignments.

Copy Editing News Writing Reporting Coordination Feature Writing