Ripunjoy Kumar Sarma
Greater Noida West
Summary
I am a Communications Leader with over 19 years of experience in content strategy, editorial leadership, corporate communications, and media engagement. Currently, I serve as Global Head at HCLTech, where I drive engagement through compelling narratives and manage large-scale communication projects. My expertise includes crisis communication, newsroom operations, and leading cross-functional teams to create impactful content.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Head, Editorial and DGM, Corporate Communications
HCLTech
11.2022 - Current
- Driving Thought Leadership programme to position HCLTech as a category leader
- Elevating the quality and consistency of written content across various formats including Press Releases and Annual Reports
- Coordinating the efforts of cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of communications
- Spearheading the Social Media strategy of the brand to highlight cross functional business narratives
Deputy News Editor
The Economic Times
07.2007 - 11.2022
- Started as a Senior Copy Editor and rose to become Deputy News Editor
- I was responsible for managing the front page of India’s leading business newspaper for nine years
- Besides editing news stories and giving headlines, this role demanded overseeing every editorial function right from the layout and graphic planning to coordinating with multiple teams and stakeholders to meet two press deadlines every night
- Played a key role in shaping the paper's visual storytelling, including infographics and data-driven content
Senior Sub-Editor
Business Standard
12.2006 - 06.2007
- Managed planning and creation of national news pages
Copy Editor
Economictimes.com
06.2005 - 12.2006
- Led a team of copy editors for feeding content to economictimes.com and indiatimes.com
- Also took editorial call on the story line-up and headlines of the homepage, especially on the night shift, besides writing and editing stories
Education
Ph.D. - Press For Peace: Newspaper Coverage of Peace Talk
Centre For North East Studies And Policy Research
Jamia Milia01-2024
NEET - Mass Communications
UGC-NET
Delhi01-2012
Master of Arts - PG Diploma in English Journalism
Guru Jambheshwar University
Hisar01-2006
PGD - English Journalism
Indian Insititute of Mass Communication
Dhenkenal01-2005
Master of Arts - English
University of Delhi
Delhi01-2005
Bachelor of Arts - English
Pragjyotish College, Gauhati University
Guwahati01-2001
Skills
- Corporate Communications
- Thought Leadership
- Internal Communications
- Public Policy
- Crisis Communication
- Social Media Strategy
- Annual Reports
- Creating Infographics
Accomplishments
Achieved ET Wordsmith award for best headline in 2017 and 2020.
Awarded Exceptional Performer twice and Highest Performer rating four times in the last six years of my career at The Economic Times.
Timeline
Global Head, Editorial and DGM, Corporate Communications
HCLTech
11.2022 - Current
Deputy News Editor
The Economic Times
07.2007 - 11.2022
Senior Sub-Editor
Business Standard
12.2006 - 06.2007
Copy Editor
Economictimes.com
06.2005 - 12.2006
Ph.D. - Press For Peace: Newspaper Coverage of Peace Talk
Centre For North East Studies And Policy Research
NEET - Mass Communications
UGC-NET
Master of Arts - PG Diploma in English Journalism
Guru Jambheshwar University
PGD - English Journalism
Indian Insititute of Mass Communication
Master of Arts - English
University of Delhi
Bachelor of Arts - English
Pragjyotish College, Gauhati University
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