Hi, I'm Urmi Chakraborty
With over two years of experience in reporting and editorial work, I track trends across the film and pop culture landscape while also uncovering compelling city stories that connect with diverse audiences. I specialise in SEO-optimised articles and long-form features with a strong understanding of social media trends and editorial standards.
From Newsrooms to Compelling Content
Core Skills
What Sets Me Apart
Audience Understanding: Capture attention and maintain engagement
SEO-driven Approach: Boost page views using Google trends research
Cross-industry Storytelling: Write for audiences ranging from entertainment to city and culture
Meeting Deadlines: Deliver daily news while maintaining editorial standards
Interviewing Techniques: Source and interview multiple subjects effectively under pressure
Boosting Visibility: Use push notifications to increase page views
Trusted by Leading Brands
My Career Timeline
From creating content for various industries to reporting on daily news and exclusive stories, here's how I've evolved from a content writer to a dedicated journalist.
Sub Editor
Working on daily coverage of the entertainment industry and lifestyle beat. Producing SEO-optimised articles and breaking news while maintaining journalistic accuracy under tight deadlines.
Key Achievements
- ✓Report on entertainment news across Hollywood, Bollywood, anime and OTT content
- ✓Write and optimize SEO-driven articles to enhance reach and engagement
- ✓Produce spot copies for breaking news, ensuring accuracy and meeting strict deadlines
- ✓Cover exclusive celebrity news, film releases and conduct interviews with industry figures
- ✓Edit and proof copies ensuring clarity, error-free and accurate content
- ✓Handle The Telegraph Online's social media presence, ensuring timely coverage of trending and viral topics
- ✓Boost page views and user engagement by strategically leveraging push notifications for impactful stories
Skills Developed
Entertainment reporter for The Telegraph Online
Covered daily entertainment developments across Hollywood and Bollywood, while pioneering anime coverage and Korean entertainment reporting. Specialized in celebrity fashion and red carpet trend analysis.
Key Achievements
- ✓Covered daily Hollywood and Bollywood developments including film releases and celebrity updates
- ✓Introduced in-depth anime coverage through monthly listicles, highlights and reviews
- ✓Provided timely Korean entertainment coverage including music, dramas, and celebrity trends
- ✓Wrote extensively on celebrity fashion and red carpet trends, highlighting notable looks and analysing style choices
Skills Developed
Freelance reporter for The Telegraph Online and MyKolkata
Covered popular culture, entertainment and lifestyle with unique perspectives. Provided in-depth coverage of cultural festivals and events while reporting on emerging OTT platforms and entertainment trends.
Key Achievements
- ✓Covered popular culture, entertainment and lifestyle with fresh, unique perspectives
- ✓Provided in-depth coverage of film and theatre festivals including Nandikar Theatre Festival 2022
- ✓Researched and reported on various cultural events delivering timely, engaging stories
- ✓Attended press conferences and reported on the latest updates, including new releases on OTT platforms such as Hoichoi
Skills Developed
Freelance Academic Writer
Developed scripts for a chat-based educational app aimed at students with low attention spans. Created engaging, concise and digestible content.
Key Achievements
- ✓Wrote and edited scripts across English Literature, History, Political Science and Geography
- ✓Created content for CBSE, ICSE and KSEEB curriculum standards
- ✓Analyzed student needs and structured content with clarity, conciseness and simplicity
- ✓Specialized in content for students with low attention spans
- ✓Consistently delivered quality content within strict deadlines
Skills Developed
Content Editor
Provided comprehensive editing services for academic and non-fiction manuscripts. Focused on improving content quality, argument structure, and ensuring consistency in tone and language across diverse topics.
Key Achievements
- ✓Edited and proofed academic and non-fiction manuscripts across diverse topics
- ✓Provided constructive feedback and suggestions based on client requirements
- ✓Identified and resolved inconsistencies in tone, language and structure
- ✓Maintained high standards for content, argument, structure and format
- ✓Developed keen eye for detail ensuring document quality excellence
Skills Developed
Content Writer
Delivered high-quality content across multiple industries and niches. Specialized in creating engaging, informative content for websites and blogs while adapting writing style to client needs.
Key Achievements
- ✓Delivered high-quality content that was insightful, informative and entertaining
- ✓Created website content, blog posts and articles for travel, lifestyle, animal and health niches
- ✓Assessed client requirements and tailored content and style to specific needs
- ✓Created high-quality product descriptions to meet market standards
- ✓Maintained excellent client relationships with prompt responses and deadline consistency
Skills Developed
My Work & Impact
From covering developments in the entertainment and city beats to producing content across several niches, here's a showcase of my diverse writing portfolio.
Chat-based script for 8th Standard KSEEB History
Developed scripts for a chat-based educational app aimed at students with low attention spans across subjects including English Literature, History and Political Science. Created engaging, concise and digestible content that maintained academic rigour while also catering to students requiring easy-to-understand, conversational content.
'Jujutsu Kaisen' Season 3 gives Itadori's trauma the care it deserves
The third season of the fan-favourite anime premiered on Crunchyroll with its first two episodes on Thursday
Ghosts of readers past: The lost stories of strangers, inked into old books from College Street
A My Kolkata writer connects with the past through used books - scribbled with inscriptions of previous owners, heartfelt notes and other memorabilia
'All of India is in Kolkata': Jhumpa Lahiri on language, belonging and the city that never left her
'I was ashamed to let on that I knew Bangla,' the Pulitzer Prize-winning also revealed, about a time in her life, at the Kolkata Literary Meet
How 'My Dress-Up Darling' continues to be a masterclass in self-expression
The second season of the anime is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, with a new episode dropping every Friday
As 'Good Boy's' Indy seeks Oscar for animal actors, here's a look at 10 other deserving furry friends
'How many great performances must go overlooked before the Academy throws us a bone?' Indy the dog from 'Good Boy' wrote in his letter, that has kickstarted a campaign for our paw-some actors
Revelio! 10 Kolkata spots that look straight out of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
From Calcutta High Court to St Paul's Cathedral, these British-era structures are sure to remind you of locations from the popular J.K. Rowling book series and the film it was later adapted into
OTT hasn't killed TV yet: Why Millennials and Gen Zs still find an escape in the 'idiot box'
In the era of content streaming, a surprising number of people still turn to the comfort of television. But why? Here's what Kolkatans say
New anime 'Takopi's Original Sin' is what 'Doraemon' would be in a darker, twisted world
What if Doraemon couldn't save Nobita? What if the blue robot cat, who travelled back in time to rescue a helpless boy with his pocketful of gadgets, arrived too late, or worse, it couldn't comprehend human emotions?
Chat-based script for 8th Standard KSEEB History
Developed scripts for a chat-based educational app aimed at students with low attention spans across subjects including English Literature, History and Political Science. Created engaging, concise and digestible content that maintained academic rigour while also catering to students requiring easy-to-understand, conversational content.
'Jujutsu Kaisen' Season 3 gives Itadori's trauma the care it deserves
Ghosts of readers past: The lost stories of strangers, inked into old books from College Street
'All of India is in Kolkata': Jhumpa Lahiri on language, belonging and the city that never left her
How 'My Dress-Up Darling' continues to be a masterclass in self-expression
As 'Good Boy's' Indy seeks Oscar for animal actors, here's a look at 10 other deserving furry friends
Revelio! 10 Kolkata spots that look straight out of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
OTT hasn't killed TV yet: Why Millennials and Gen Zs still find an escape in the 'idiot box'
New anime 'Takopi's Original Sin' is what 'Doraemon' would be in a darker, twisted world
Let's connect & create impactful content
From breaking news to in-depth features, I bring clarity, creativity and credibility to every story.
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Contact Information
Location
Kolkata, India