VSvikas sharma
@vikassharma2
Senior journalist, editor, and media educator driving ethical, impact-focused journalism.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior journalist and media educator with over 20 years of experience in print and digital journalism, having reported, edited, and mentored across leading English dailies and founded a media training institute. My work spans investigative reporting, editorial leadership, and curriculum design, with measurable impact on public policy and community outcomes.
As Founder and Managing Director & CEO of the Institute of Mass Communication and Skill Development (IMCSD) and Editor-in-Chief of IMCSD Herald News Agency, I designed courses, established school media clubs, and mentored more than 5,000 aspiring journalists through workshops and internships. I hold 11 international certifications from AFP, Reuters, Thomson Foundation, UNICEF, WHO, and Alison.
My reporting has produced tangible change — from restoring exam centres and securing funding for athletes to prompting recruitment drives and policy action — and I remain committed to nurturing ethical, skilled communicators who use journalism for social good.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Editor-in-Chief
IMCSD Herald News Agency
Jan 2025 - Present (10 months)
Oversees editorial content and media collaborations while mentoring reporters to uphold ethical reporting and improve content quality across the agency.
Managing Director & CEO
Institute of Mass Communication and Skill Development
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 10 months)
Designed and delivered journalism courses, established school media clubs and training programs, and empowered over 5,000 aspiring journalists through workshops and internships.
Sub Editor / Senior Correspondent
Greater Jammu
Apr 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 10 months)
Led editorial planning and mentored reporters while producing analytical editorials on regional issues, governance, and education to improve local public discourse.
TTSenior Staff Correspondent
The Tribune
Jan 2012 - Dec 2020 (8 years 11 months)
Covered sports and education beats producing policy-impacting stories that improved public welfare and transparency across Jammu & Kashmir.
Sports Correspondent
Daily Excelsior
Jan 2006 - Dec 2012 (6 years 11 months)
Authored in-depth reports and analyses on national and regional sports, highlighting athlete welfare and prompting stakeholder action on infrastructure and support.
Reporter
Early Times
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 11 months)
Covered political, educational, and civic issues with a focus on local development and public accountability, producing stories that informed community action.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
GTGuru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology
Master of Journalism and Mass Communication, Journalism and Mass Communication
Completed a Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication focusing on advanced journalistic practices and media studies.
Govt. SPMR College of Commerce, University of Jammu
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce with foundational studies in commerce and related subjects.
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
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