Yogesh Kant Gautam Kant
@yogeshkantgautamkant
Strategic communications and editorial leader with expertise in digital-first journalism.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic communications professional and editor with over a decade of experience across journalism, media management, and public policy communication. I have led editorial operations for print and digital platforms and designed integrated communication strategies that drive readership and engagement.
At The Financial World I spearheaded editorial operations, developed digital-first content strategies, mentored editorial teams, and produced investigative work on urban infrastructure and digital governance that advanced public discourse. As Senior Correspondent at Millennium Post, I oversaw newsroom operations, executed multi-channel media initiatives, and reported on policy issues in education and healthcare.
I combine hands-on newsroom leadership with training in Public Policy & Management from IIM Calcutta, strong stakeholder networks, and skills in CMS, social media management tools, Google Analytics, SEO, and digital campaign analytics to deliver measurable communication outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Editor
The Financial World
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 11 months)
Spearheaded editorial operations across print and digital platforms, developed digital-first content strategies that increased online readership and social media engagement, and mentored editorial teams to improve content quality.
Senior Correspondent
Millennium Post
Feb 2017 - Jul 2019 (2 years 5 months)
Oversaw newsroom operations and executed multi-channel media initiatives including social media campaigns and digital outreach; covered education and healthcare policy reforms and produced policy-impact stories influencing public debate.
Senior Sub-Editor
The Financial World
Jun 2013 - Dec 2017 (4 years 6 months)
Managed sub-editing and reporting functions across print and digital, developed audience-focused digital strategies, and led investigative and policy-focused reporting to translate complex issues into accessible narratives.
TESub-Editor
The Indian Express
Feb 2011 - Jul 2012 (1 year 5 months)
Covered real-time news and curated content for print and digital editions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while leveraging analytics and social media to optimize content dissemination.
Sub-Editor
The Pioneer
Feb 2010 - Jul 2011 (1 year 5 months)
Handled editorial decisions and digital reporting accuracy, curated content to grow online readership and used analytics and social media to improve audience engagement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ICIndian Institute of Management Calcutta
Executive Program in Public Policy & Management, Public Policy & Management
2023 - 2024
Activities and societies: Alumnus - IIM Calcutta
Completed Executive program in Public Policy & Management at IIM Calcutta focusing on governance and public service communication.
GTGuru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology
Master of Arts, Mass Communication
2023 -
Pursued MA in Mass Communication with coursework in media, communication strategy, and digital content.
MCMakhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication
Bachelor of Journalism, Journalism
2007 -
Studied journalism with emphasis on reporting, editing, and media ethics leading to a Bachelor-level qualification.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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