SMshubhi mehrotra
@shubhimehrotra
Skilled journalist with over 14 years of editorial experience.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
With over 14 years of experience in journalism, I have honed my skills as a deputy news editor at The Times of India, where I was responsible for editing and rewriting stories across various sectors, including health, politics, and culture. My role involved not only ensuring clarity and accuracy in reporting but also leading the Bangalore City edition, where I prioritized stories and collaborated with graphic artists to produce high-quality content.
As a freelance editor, I continue to leverage my expertise in editing academic documents and business papers, ensuring grammatical accuracy and adherence to guidelines. My commitment to maintaining the highest editorial standards is reflected in my ability to deliver under pressure and meet tight deadlines. I am passionate about exploring new opportunities in the editing and writing space, where I can contribute my skills and creativity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
PAFreelance Editor
PaperTrue
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Review and edit academic documents and business papers, ensuring grammatical accuracy and adherence to guidelines, while providing constructive feedback to authors.
MDFreelance Editor and Writer
MBA Decoder
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Edited applications and personal statements for MBA aspirants, focusing on creating compelling narratives and writing blogs on higher education opportunities.
TIDeputy News Editor
The Times of India
Apr 2013 - Nov 2023 (10 years 7 months)
Oversaw the Bangalore City edition, editing and rewriting news stories across various sectors, managing teams, and ensuring high editorial standards. Contributed to special projects and wrote feature articles, enhancing the newspaper's content quality.
DCCopy Editor
Deccan Chronicle
May 2010 - May 2011 (1 year)
Edited stories from news agencies, designed pages, and managed the special city page, focusing on clarity and engagement in news presentation.
TISenior Copy Editor
The Times of India
Apr 2011 - Nov 2012 (1 year 7 months)
Responsible for editing and designing pages, headlining stories, and managing the special city page, ensuring clarity and accuracy in news reporting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCUniversity of Cambridge
Certificate, Creative Writing
2020 - 2020
Completed a certificate course in creative writing, focusing on enhancing writing skills and creativity.
IMIndian Institute of Journalism & New Media
Post Graduate Diploma, Journalism
2007 - 2008
Pursued a post graduate diploma in print journalism, gaining skills in news reporting, editing, and media ethics.
JUJesus and Mary College, Delhi University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), English
2004 - 2007
Grade: 60%
Earned a BA (Honours) in English, focusing on literature, language, and critical analysis with an average aggregate of 60%.
Welham Girls' School
High School, General Education
1996 - 2004
Completed schooling with strong academic performance, achieving an aggregate of 84% in Class 12 and 86% in Class 10.
Tech stack
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Location
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