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Description

AANCHAL BROCA KUMAR

A qualified Writer with varied experience of 10 years+ as a Writer, Editor and Journalist seeking a senior position in the field of Content writing and Editorial in the functions Communications and Content Development.

Brief Overview

 Extensive exposure in areas of content writing and development. Worked with Times of India (A BCCL Group Company) in development and implementation of internal communications as well as launch of various web based portal.
 Appreciable knowledge of the role of Media Journalist. Have worked extensively as a field journalist with Star News (A News Channel under the Satellite Television for the Asian Region)
 Specialization in the field of ‘Feature’ writing
 Extensive appreciation of the role of an Editor; assisted in publishing of comprehensive ‘destination’ books (Brought out by Stark World Publishing Private Limited, Bangalore)
 Authored books for TERI (The Energy Research Institute).

Professional Experience (Recent Assignments) in detail:

Freelance Writer for TERI (The Energy Research Institute)
Period of Work : 2009 onwards

Currently freelancing

• Authored 5 books for TERI
• Represented TERI at Bookaroo – the Festival of Children’s Literature for 3 consecutive years

Freelance Writer/ Editor
Period of Work: June 2007 onwards

Currently freelancing for several companies and newspapers:

• Writing articles regularly for Times Of India, Nagpur edition
• Content writing for websites both Indian and international
• Editing material for websites

RESIDENT EDITOR CUM WRITER Employer: STARK WORLD PUBLISHING, BANGALORE
Period of Work: Jan 2005 – June 2007

Responsibility Profile:
 Responsible for the evolution of the ‘Style Guide’ dictating the style, format and content of the publications
 Act as Resident Editor of the group with the responsibility of managing content contributed by field contributors
 Write specific features and other articles that merit high quality and seriousness, forming an integral part of the publication – included extensive traveling to various destinations to review properties / resorts and other local features that need to be covered
 Conduct interviews with eminent personalities in order to capture various impressions that need to be incorporated as part of the overall content
 Head the editorial desk of the publishing house
 Assist in the recruitment of field writers, contributors and other members of the editorial team
 Supervise the layout, studio and creative team to ensure adherence of publications to established design templates
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SR. OFFICER, CONTENT DEVELOPMENT Employer: TIMES OF INDIA, NEW DELHI
Period of Work: July 2003 – May 2004

Responsibility Profile:
 Design and execution of internal communications mailers in Times of India
 Head design and development of two new web based portals: www.timesclassifieds.com and www.timesjobs.com., an integral part of BCCL’s web based marketing strategy
 Creating and continuously up-grading content of both of these portals
 Coordinating with field based and other contributors for content
 Senior member of the editorial desk – in charge of coordinating with other stake holders/departments to ensure seamless performance of both of the portals
 Regularly interacting with the registered franchise of the portals

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – OTHER ASSIGNEMENTS (IN BRIEF)

TRAINEE REPORTER Employer: STAR NEWS, NEW DELHI
Period of Work: July 2002 – May 2003

Responsibility Profile:
 Scripting and editing content and stories
 Trained as a filed reporter wherein had to obtain stories that were aired on prime time news

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EXECUTIVE, RESPONSE Employer: TIMES OF INDIA, NEW DELHI
Period of Work: Sept 2000 – Oct 2001

Responsibility Profile:
 Client Servicing. Interacting with potential customers who would want to place classifieds in the Times of India publications; increasing the quantum of business by selling more ‘space’
 Wording content as per the requirements of the customers
 Copy Editing and Proofing at the pre-press stage
 Completely in charge of page making and content layout

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RESEARCHER Employer: SYNERGY COMMUNICATIONS, NEW DELHI
Period of Work: May 2000 – Oct 2000

Responsibility Profile:
 Work very closely with Siddharth and Anita Basu in the creation of database for ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, season one
 Work very closely with Siddharth Basu in creating database for ‘Mastermind India’, a production for BBC World

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ASSOCIATE INTERN Employer: WORLD REPORT, NEW DELHI
Period of Work: May 1999 – July 1999

Responsibility Profile:
 Research content for ‘It’s a Small World’, current affairs program on Star Plus
 Manage Database & supervise post production editing of content

EDUCATION

 MA in Political Science, University of Delhi 2000 – 2002
Course Content: Contemporary International Politics, Administrative Theory, Theory of International Politics, Modern Indian Political Thought, Evolution of the Indian State, Marxism, Ancient Indian Political Thought, United Nations, International Law, and Gandhian Thought and Action

 BA (H) Journalism, Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi 1997 – 2000
Course Content: Writing for the Media, Communication Theory, Newspaper Production, Media Management, Press and Society, Advertising and Public Relations, Press Conferences and Presentations, Indian Govt. and Politics, International Relations, Micro and Macro Economics, Indian Economics.

 Class XII, MHAC School, Jammu (J&K) 1996 – 1997
(C.B.S.E – 92%)

 Class X, Presentation Convent School, Jammu (J&K) 1994 – 1995
(C.B.S.E – 94%)

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Achievements:
 First Division in B.A. Journalism 1997 – 2000
 Certificate of Merit from CBSE on securing highest marks in English 1996 – 1997
(All India) in class XII Board examination
 Scholarship and Gold Medal from the Government of J&K for ‘Excellence in 1994 – 1995
Academics’
 Sub-Editor of college magazine ‘Spectrum’ 1998 – 1999
 Editor of School magazine ‘Odyssey’ 1995 – 1997
 Head Girl of the School 1996 – 1997
 Member of the Student Council 1994 – 1996

Training and Workshops:

• Cleared N4 Level Japanese Language Exam and currently studying to clear N3. Proficient in spoken and written Japanese
 Month long training with Star News incorporating editing, camera, scripting, and basics in broadcasting news (Jan -Feb 2003)
 7 day workshop organized by Times of India on grooming presentation and inter-personal skills by Blossom Kocchar

Projects and Thesis:
 The State of Science Journalism in India, AIDS – Killer Disease, Rajasthan – With special reference to women, Brain – Drain, Kashmir – Terror Unleashed, The Gujral Doctrine, Charles Dickens – A Critique, Melting Away – Exploring the Ice Cream Industry of India

COMPUTER & LANGUAGE PROFECIENCY

Adequate working knowledge of MS Office
Proficient in English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and Japanese

STRENGTHS

Sincere, Committed and Hard Working
Concentration and Patience
Ability to meet deadlines
Result Orientation, Multi tasking and Prioritization
People Management, Communication skills and Leadership