Arjun Panchadar
Journalist
Vancouver,BC
Summary
A hard-working and motivated journalism professional with industry experience in the business/equities and sports beats, primarily through skills in reporting, writing, editing, digital media, communication and mentorship/leadership at organizations like Thomson Reuters.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Online Editor
Sportskeeda
Bangalore, Karnataka
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Managed team of writers and junior editors to deliver accurate and engaging content.
- Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements.
- Posted and promoted articles on social media platforms to engage target audience.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Developed and maintained pool of expert field sources.
- Set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership.
- Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
- Utilized SEO techniques to optimize content for search engine rankings.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
Financial Correspondent
Thomson Reuters
Bangalore, Karnataka
06.2017 - 01.2020
- I worked at leading news agency Thomson Reuters for nearly three years, mostly as a business correspondent covering technology heavyweights such as Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Netflix, Amazon just to name a few.
- The main part of my job was to report on the financial aspects of these companies, from quarterly earnings to major M&A as well as key management changes among other things.
- I was also asked to analyze current trends in the tech sector (specifically the e-commerce and gaming beats I covered) and write on any significant developments that could take place in the near future.
- My job required a thorough understanding of the sector and also saw me interview CEOs of high-profile companies including Electronic Arts and the New York Times among others.
- I also wrote and edited U.S. equity market reports at Reuters, mainly covering all developments on the U.S.-China trade war and its implications on the two economies as well as the rest of the world.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Sports Correspondent
Thomson Reuters
Bangalore, Karnataka
06.2018 - 08.2019
- I also worked as a sports correspondent at Reuters, covering sports like Tennis, Football, Cricket, Basketball, Cycling, Golf etc.
- During my time in the sports team, I covered events such as the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon, the UEFA Champions League and the 2019 Cricket World Cup just to name a few.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Psychology And English
Christ University
Bangalore 04.2014 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Journalism - New Media
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC 09.2022 - 05.2024
Skills
Reporting
Accomplishments
- I won the Strategic Centers Impact award at Reuters for breaking the news about the world's most popular gamer Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins earning nearly $1 million to promote video game giant EA's battle-royale sensation 'Apex Legends' during the time of its release.
- Tasked with covering Big Tech at Reuters, I was a standout on the TMT [Tech, Media, Telecom] team.
- I also trained and mentored new journalists coming into the Thomson Reuters organization.
Volunteering
Nandigram Lions Trust - February, 2020 - August, 2020
Full-time volunteer
I served as a full-time volunteer for charitable organization Nandigram Lions Trust at the Lions Eye Hospital in Nanded, Maharashtra. I ensured work flow was smooth by setting up sanitization chambers during the COVID- 19 lockdown. I also made sure medical staff wore proper masks and maintained social distancing in the hospital premises.
Youth for Parivarthan - 2017-2017
Community volunteer
I volunteered at NGO Youth for Parivarthan, restoring areas that have been disrupted in one way or another through spot fixes, clean-up drives as well as setting up of campaigns for creating awareness.
Global Zero - 2016-2016
Student Volunteer
Certification
Introduction to Digital Journalism
Timeline
Master of Arts - Journalism - New Media
University of British Columbia
09.2022 - 05.2024
Introduction to Digital Journalism
06-2021
Online Editor
Sportskeeda
09.2020 - 08.2022
Sports Correspondent
Thomson Reuters
06.2018 - 08.2019
Financial Correspondent
Thomson Reuters
06.2017 - 01.2020
Crafting an Effective Writer: Tools of the Trade
12-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Psychology And English
Christ University
04.2014 - 05.2017
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