Manu Kaushik
Dublin,Leinster
Summary
Financial storyteller with 10 years of penning compelling tales about financial markets. Skilled in external communications, with some internal comms flair. Currently enrolled in an MSc in Strategic Management on a Stamp 2 visa in Dublin, Ireland, merging journalistic acumen with strategic thinking to analyze market trends, drive organizational growth, and facilitate informed decision-making. Skilled in project management principles, stakeholder engagement, and risk assessment. Dedicated to integrating practical expertise with academic insights to optimize business strategies and achieve sustainable success in dynamic environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Principal Correspondent
ET Now (BCCL, Times Group)
Noida
2018.06 - 2023.07
- Mastermind(ish!) behind content strategy of ET Now news channel's website.
- Navigated digital landscape with ease, keeping tabs on search trends and adjusting content strategy accordingly through tools like GA, Chartbeat, and more.
- Elevating every story to its fullest potential, fact-checking and editing to meet group editorial guidelines with finesse.
Content Operations Manager
UC Web (Alibaba Group)
Gurgaon
2016.08 - 2017.09
- Managed growth of UC Web's web-based news products in India. Monitored DAUs, MAUs, and other KPIs to ensure growth
- Designed and managed marketing campaigns with editorial oversight to boost market share
CNBC TV-18
Network 18 Group
Mumbai
2014.06 - 2016.05
- Planned and launched a microwebsite for the 15th anniversary of CNBC TV-18
- Collaborated closely with editorial and production teams to align digital content with the overall vision and goals of CNBC-TV18
Correspondent - Market
Business Standard
Mumbai
2013.09 - 2014.05
- Reported, wrote, and edited financial markets news copies and feature pieces for BS Digital and print properties
- Wrote and collated the Smart Investor newsletter, a paid subscription product of BS Stock market expert interviews for web, newsletter and print publications of BS
News Sub Editor
India Infoline (IIFL)
2012.10 - 2013.09
- Collated (and wrangled into submission) 17 sectoral weekly newsletters for company mailers
- Started and manged the video section (a real show-stopper!)
- Led social media strategy for C-suite employees of the company
Education
MSc. in Strategic Management -
2023.09 -
- Focus on Strategic Management, Project Management, Innovation Management, Finance, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing, & Consultancy Projects
Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication -
Subjects: Reporting and Editing, PR and Advertising, Television and Radio production, Event Management
Skills
- Business analysis
- Competitive and trend analysis
- Relationship management
- Market and competitive analysis
- Marketing campaign management
- Change management
- Process improvements
- Leadership
- Team building
Certification
Certificate of participation - UNICEF-IGNOU Routine Immunization Programme
Timeline
Technological University Dublin - MSc. in Strategic Management,
2023.09 -
Principal Correspondent - ET Now (BCCL, Times Group)
2018.06 - 2023.07
Content Operations Manager - UC Web (Alibaba Group)
2016.08 - 2017.09
CNBC TV-18 - Network 18 Group
2014.06 - 2016.05
Correspondent - Market - Business Standard
2013.09 - 2014.05
News Sub Editor - India Infoline (IIFL)
2012.10 - 2013.09
Indraprastha University - Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication,