Tikli Basu Email & Phone Number

Mumbai

In charge of new media operations of the group.

New Delhi, Mumbai

After nearly 14 years in print media, I was introduced in 2010 to new media, still on the cusp of becoming the most immediate, diverse and forceful means of disseminating news and analysis. I firmly believe that content is all, and technology its faithful enabler. It was my brief to engage the vast resources of The Indian Express' print operations to the new media wing, to upgrade content, add new features, build team, spruce up design etc.BEFORE THAT: Senior Editor, City Editions, The Indian Express: Was tasked with integrating in Delhi the production of all outstation editions of the paper. These included producing the city as well as state pages of Punjab (Chandigarh and Ludhiana editions), Kolkata, Lucknow, Gujarat, Jammu andKashmir and Maharashtra (Mumbai and Pune editions). Have also for nearly three yearsbeen responsible for the production of the Delhi city edition.The main aim behind bringing production under one roof was to maintain and upgradequality across all editions – both of content, editing and design.The job was challenging – more than 50 pages a night -- and while it entailedlargely production work like editing and design, the team also decided the placement ofstories, customised Page 1s for outstation editions and encouraged relevant city-specificcoverage from bureaus.The outstation team was built in Delhi – almost 60 desk personnel at one point of time.While I was ably supported by a large team of editors, my personal experience in shapingstories from all over India was varied. I handled copy, largely news and newsfeatures, from politics, crime, administrative and government strategy,human interest etc.

Kolkata, Mumbai

Resident Editor, Kolkata and MumbaiThe Asian AgeMarch 1999 – November 2003 (4 years 9 months)In both turnkey positions, the portfolio entailed executing editions. My editorial responsibilities included being in charge of the bureau, designing pages, overseeing the activities of the features and sports departments, as well as pursuing my own interests in reporting. The Mumbai edition was undergoing structural changes by the time I took over in 2002. I was entrusted with the responsibility of shaping the editorial department. This included restructuring the workforce, recruiting people, being in charge of reporting, designing the front page of the city edition, editing copy as well as coordinating with headquarters Delhi to make sure Mumbai was well represented. I was also involved with the paper’s website. Putting a multi-edition daily on the Net in 2002 was a new experience. Subsequently, it was great fun adding more activity to our site, tying up with like-minded sites for a perfect blend of information sharing.Chief of BureauThe Asian Age1998 – 1999 (1 year) KolkataAs chief of bureau and chief reporter before that in Kolkata, I was in charge of 17 correspondents including six district reporters. My job was to brainstorm story ideas with my colleagues, to assign stories, edit copy, coordinate with the news desk in Kolkata as well as with key members of the headquarter edition in Delhi. I continued to cover politics and was given independent charge to lead my team in several general and Assembly elections that took place in these years. Covering elections remains my most enduring experience.I was also foreign correspondent for The Asian Age in London from 1996 to 1997.

Masters, English Language And Literature, General

School Final, 74 Pct