# Simran Bhalla

Simran Bhalla is a remote worker on Himalayas, Senior Writer at Times Internet, based in India.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@simranbhalla

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Senior writer at Times Internet who published 9,000+ articles and shaped editorial and communications strategies.
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | India |
| Authorized to work in | India |
| Salary expectations | 70k+ INR |
| Job categories | Writer, Communications Strategist, Editorial Producer, Editor, Associate Producer, Journalist |
| Skills | Writing, Editing, Editorial Strategy, Communications Strategy, Digital Media, SEO, Social Media, Content Strategy, Editorial production, News Production, Script Writing, Copy Editing, Page Design, Media Relations, Crisis Communications |
| Website | https://indiatimes.com |

## About

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At Times Internet, I wrote and edited lifestyle content and developed communication strategies for policy-related content. I also managed the editorial desk, overseeing the work of writers and editors.

At BURDA MEDIA, I programmed digital news, sports, and lifestyle content and produced press releases, op-eds, and white papers for branded projects. I also worked with CMS, Chartbeat, and Omniture.

At INDIA TODAY, I produced prime-time news and debate shows, writing scripts and coordinating guests. My work has included 9,000+ published articles at www.indiatimes.com, a photo essay published by Berfrois, and more than 12 articles in TOI newspaper as a trainee.
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## Experience

### Senior Writer

Times Internet. Jan 2020 - Nov 2024

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Wrote and edited lifestyle content, managed social media, and led a team of writers and editors. Developed and executed communication strategies for policy-related content.
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Skills: Writing, Editing, SEO, Social-Media-Management, Content-Strategy, Team-Leadership, Proofreading

### Assistant Editor

Burda Media. Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

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Managed sensitive issues and crises, programmed digital content, and led communications strategy. Produced press releases, op-eds, and white papers.
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Skills: Content-Management, CMS, Chartbeat, Omniture, Crisis-Management, Editorial-Strategy, Press-Releases

### Associate Producer

India Today. Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

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Produced prime time news shows, managed news rundowns, and wrote scripts. Built relationships with media outlets and supervised the team as shift supervisor.
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Skills: News-Production, Script-Writing, Guest-Coordination, Team-Supervision, Post-production, Graphics

### Trainee Journalist

Times of India. Jun 2016 - Oct 2016

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Reported and wrote personality and feature stories for the Chandigarh edition. Copy edited news copies and designed pages.
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Skills: Reporting, Writing, Copy-Editing, Page-Design

## Education

### Wharton University

Online Course, Marketing. 2020 - 2020

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Completed an online course on crafting contagious content.
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### Asian College of Journalism

Post Graduate Diploma, Broadcast Journalism. 2015 - 2016

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Post Graduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from 2015 to 2016.
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### Mata Sundri College, Delhi University

Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce. 2012 - 2015

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Bachelor of Commerce degree from 2012 to 2015.
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## Tech stack

- Chartbeat

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