sparshita Saxena

Wrote the specification for the network's first AI-generated content feature and defined the product and vendor stack for a paid consultation marketplace. Conceptualised and led the launch of a Hindi-first vertical video platform, delivering content formats that lifted retention and monthly engagement by 70%.

Drove cross-functional roadmap execution and go-to-market planning for new category launches. Launched two regional platforms end to end, reaching 500K+ users within 45 days, and contributed to a Google-commissioned trust index module.

Led HT's national news desk, directing 50+ reporters and editorial staff, setting editorial standards and structure across 4,000+ stories under daily deadline pressure. Authored and edited exclusives and breaking news and edited the daily print edition.

Supervised a team of 10 news editors as shift-in-charge, mentoring junior editors and owning real-time editorial judgment through breaking news situations. Produced and anchored a broadcast video series on major political events and authored exclusive features, op-eds, and interviews.

Built NDTV Food's editorial presence from scratch (300+ features, 15M+ page views) and led content and product operations for SmartCooky, NDTV's e-commerce platform.

Completed a course on leveraging AI in product management.

Earned the Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification.

Earned a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Literature.