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Hi, I’m Harshit Kohli. I’m a media and content professional with 6+ years of experience spanning digital journalism, TV production, and technical writing. I excel at crafting clear, engaging stories for broadcast, websites, and social media, with a proven track record delivering timely and impactful content for Global News Toronto and Hindustan Times.
I thrive in cross-functional teams, collaborating with editors, reporters, software developers, and designers to tell compelling stories, build strong audience engagement, and align content with brand voice. Beyond newsrooms, I’ve written technical documentation, created GitHub ReadMe files, and produced content strategies that boost SEO, reach, and viewer retention across Canada and India.
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Work Experience
Content Writer/Copywriter at Global News Toronto (Global Television Network), Toronto, Canada
February 1, 2025 - PresentProduced engaging and informative content for digital platforms, including websites and social media, ensuring alignment with the brand's tone. Crafted news articles, headlines, and copy for breaking news, feature articles, and reports. Collaborated with editorial teams to develop copy for TV scripts and promotional content, increasing viewer engagement by 25%. Managed SEO-driven content strategies boosting website traffic by 30%. Worked in a fast-paced newsroom environment managing tight deadlines while maintaining high editorial standards.
Technical Writer | International COIL Project at Seneca Polytechnic – Toronto, Canada
January 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025Created user-friendly documentation including GitHub ReadMe files and manuals for Python-based applications. Collaborated with international teams in an Agile environment ensuring documentation alignment with software features. Translated complex technical concepts for diverse users and maintained version control using Git. Participated in virtual Agile ceremonies and implemented best practices in technical writing.
Freelance Writer at Hairath Production, Toronto, Canada
December 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025Wrote and edited technical articles, political stories, and news packages maintaining clarity and accuracy. Performed copyediting and conducted market research to identify content trends. Collaborated with editors and producers on story ideas and developed content strategies for event coverage across the Greater Toronto Area. Adapted writing styles for multi-platform publications.
Senior Content Writer/Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, New Delhi, India
April 30, 2023 - August 1, 2025Created and scripted high-performing editorial content contributing to a 2 million subscriber increase on YouTube. Managed digital content across platforms ensuring brand tone and audience relevance. Increased YouTube traffic by 60% through targeted storytelling and optimized content. Collaborated with production teams and led content planning for major news events. Trained junior writers on tools, workflows, and SEO practices. Awarded for outstanding performance in digital growth.
Associate Producer/Producer at India Today TV, New Delhi, India
January 31, 2022 - August 1, 2025Researched and scripted news stories under tight deadlines, ensured accuracy and integrity. Wrote and edited broadcast copy for live TV including headlines and graphics. Monitored digital and competitor channels for breaking news. Coordinated editorial teams to ensure seamless coverage and managed production and editorial planning for prime-time broadcasts.
Assistant News Producer → Associate News Producer at India Ahead TV, Hyderabad, India
June 30, 2019 - August 1, 2025Enhanced channel’s visual appeal with high-quality graphics and visual content for the 8 PM news bulletin. Organized and conducted interviews for special segments, contributing to exclusive coverage. Designed infographics to simplify complex news stories for the audience.
Content Writer/Copywriter at Global News Toronto (Global Television Network)
February 1, 2025 - PresentProduced engaging and informative digital content aligned with brand tone across websites and social media. Crafted news articles, headlines, and copy for breaking news, features, and in-depth reports. Collaborated with reporters and editors on TV scripts and promotional material. Enhanced online engagement by managing SEO-driven content strategies that boosted traffic by 30%. Maintained high editorial standards under tight newsroom deadlines and engaged audiences on social channels to strengthen brand presence.
Technical Writer | International COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) Project at Seneca Polytechnic
January 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025Developed comprehensive documentation including GitHub ReadMe files, user manuals, and system overviews for a Python data analysis tool. Collaborated with international teams in Agile to ensure documentation accuracy and alignment. Created visuals like flowcharts to aid users. Participated in sprint planning and reviewed content for clarity and usability while maintaining version control through Git.
Freelance Writer at Hairath Production
December 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025Wrote and edited technical articles, political stories, and news packages ensuring factual accuracy and editorial quality. Conducted market research to identify content trends and developed engaging story ideas. Collaborated with editors to execute high-impact content strategies for major regional events across digital platforms including video scripts and social media.
Senior Content Writer/Producer at Hindustan Times Digital
April 30, 2023 - August 1, 2025Created scripted editorial content contributing to significant YouTube subscriber growth (+2M in 12 months). Managed digital content across platforms ensuring brand consistency. Researched, fact-checked, and scripted news segments with SEO optimization boosting engagement by 25%. Collaborated with multimedia teams on visual content. Led editorial planning for major events and trained junior writers. Awarded DigiStar for outstanding performance.
Associate Producer/Producer at India Today TV
January 31, 2022 - August 1, 2025Researched, scripted, and edited news stories and broadcasts under tight deadlines with accuracy and editorial standards. Coordinated with newsroom teams for flawless live coverage. Managed end-to-end production of prime-time news including control room execution and special event planning. Developed original segments through research and pitching ideas.
Assistant News Producer → Associate News Producer at India Ahead TV
June 30, 2019 - August 1, 2025Produced daily prime-time news content with focus on clarity and audience engagement. Enhanced channel visuals by introducing high-quality graphics and infographics. Scheduled interviews and contributed to in-depth segment coverage.
Content Writer/Copywriter at Global News Toronto (Global Television Network)
February 1, 2025 - PresentProduced engaging and informative content for digital platforms including websites and social media, aligned to the brand's tone. Crafted news articles, headlines, and copy for breaking news and feature reports with SEO optimization. Collaborated with editorial teams to create compelling scripts and promotional content, increasing viewer engagement by 25% and boosting website traffic by 30%. Managed proofreading, fact-checking, and optimized real-time news delivery in a fast-paced environment while engaging audiences on social media.
Technical Writer | International COIL Project at Seneca Polytechnic
January 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025Created user-friendly documentation including GitHub ReadMe files, system overviews, and end-user manuals for a Python-based application. Collaborated in an Agile environment with international teams, translating technical concepts for diverse users. Developed visual aids, maintained version control with Git, and participated in sprint planning to align documentation with software updates, applying best practices for clarity and usability.
Freelance Writer at Hairath Production
December 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025Wrote and edited technical articles, political stories, and news packages with high editorial standards. Performed copyediting for grammar and factual accuracy, conducted competitive analysis and market research. Collaborated with editors and producers to develop audience-relevant stories and executed content strategies for significant events across Toronto. Adapted writing styles for multiple platforms including digital, social media, and video scripts.
Senior Content Writer/Producer at Hindustan Times Digital
April 30, 2023 - August 1, 2025Created, scripted, and published high-performing editorial news content contributing to substantial YouTube subscriber growth. Managed digital content across platforms ensuring brand alignment, researched trending topics, and optimized SEO strategies, leading to a 25% engagement boost. Collaborated with editors and designers on multimedia content, led major event coverage, monitored audience metrics, and trained junior writers. Awarded DigiStar Award for outstanding performance in Q2 2022.
Associate Producer/Producer at India Today TV
January 31, 2022 - August 1, 2025Researched, scripted, and edited news stories and live broadcasts ensuring accuracy under tight deadlines. Managed editorial planning, coordinated with news teams, performed real-time copy-editing during breaking news, and oversaw control room execution for prime-time production. Pitched and developed original segments, vetted scripts and visuals, and managed logistics for special event coverage.
Assistant News Producer → Associate News Producer at India Ahead TV
June 30, 2019 - August 1, 2025Enhanced visual appeal and brand identity by introducing high-quality graphics. Produced daily prime-time bulletin content ensuring clarity and engagement. Organized interviews for special segments and designed infographics to simplify complex news stories for viewers.
Content Writer/Copywriter at Global News Toronto (Global Television Network)
February 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025Produced engaging content for digital platforms (websites and social media) aligned with Global News Toronto's tone. Wrote news articles, headlines, and copy for breaking news stories, features, and in-depth reports; collaborated with reporters and editors to create copy for TV scripts, website content, and social posts; developed promotional content for upcoming shows; proofread and edited articles and scripts for accuracy and style; researched and fact-checked stories in real-time; managed SEO-driven content strategies, boosting online engagement and website traffic by 30%; increased click-through rates by 25%; engaged with audiences on social media channels.
Technical Writer | International COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) Project at Seneca Polytechnic
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Created comprehensive, user-friendly documentation including GitHub ReadMe files, system overviews, and end-user manuals for a Python-based data analysis application. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to align documentation with evolving software features. Translated complex concepts for technical and non-technical users; conducted peer reviews; developed flowcharts, diagrams, and annotated screenshots; maintained version control with Git and coordinated with codebase updates; participated in virtual sprint planning and retrospectives; applied best practices in technical writing, plain language, and usability.
Freelance Writer at Hairath Production
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Wrote and edited technical articles, political stories, and news packages with clarity and editorial rigor. Performed copyediting for grammar, tone, and factual accuracy; conducted competitive analysis and market research to identify content trends; collaborated with editors and producers to brainstorm and develop original story ideas; created and executed content strategies for major events across the Greater Toronto Area; adapted writing style for digital publications, social media, and video scripts.
Senior Content Writer/Producer at Hindustan Times Digital
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023Created, scripted, and published high-performing editorial content contributing to YouTube subscriber growth of +2M within 12 months. Managed digital content across YouTube, Facebook, and Hindustan Times websites; identified trending topics, conducted in-depth research, fact-checked information, and developed scripts for daily/breaking news segments. Analyzed SEO and social metrics to refine strategy, boosting engagement by 25%; increased YouTube channel traffic by 60% in six months through targeted storytelling and A/B testing; collaborated with editors, video editors, and designers; led content planning for major events and trained junior writers; won the DigiStar Award in Q2 2022.
Associate Producer/Producer at India Today TV
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Researched, developed, and scripted news stories under tight deadlines with editorial integrity. Wrote and edited news stacks, headlines, tickers, packages, and on-screen graphics for live broadcasts; monitored wires, digital platforms, and competitor channels for breaking/trending stories; performed real-time copy-editing during fast-developing events; coordinated with editorial teams, reporters, assignment desks, and anchors to ensure seamless coverage; managed end-to-end weekday production for '6 PM Prime' including control room execution; pitched and developed original segments with in-depth research; reviewed scripts and visuals for daily bulletins and managed special event coverage.
Assistant News Producer / Associate News Producer at India Ahead TV
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019Enhanced the channel's visual appeal with high-quality graphics and compelling visuals; curated daily prime-time 8 PM news, organized and conducted interviews for special segments; designed and visualized infographics to simplify complex stories; contributed to exclusive and in-depth coverage.
Education
Technical Communications at Seneca Polytechnic Toronto, Canada
May 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025Digital and Content Marketing at York University, Toronto, Canada
May 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024English Journalism (Post-Grad) at Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, India
August 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018Journalism and Mass Communication (Bachelor’s) at Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, New Delhi, India
May 1, 2014 - May 31, 2017Technical Communications at Seneca Polytechnic
May 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025Digital and Content Marketing at York University
May 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024English Journalism at Indian Institute of Mass Communication
August 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018Journalism and Mass Communication at Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies
May 1, 2014 - May 31, 2017Technical Communications at Seneca Polytechnic
May 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025Digital and Content Marketing at York University
May 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024English Journalism (Post-Grad) at Indian Institute of Mass Communication
August 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018Journalism and Mass Communication (Bachelor’s) at Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies
May 1, 2014 - May 31, 2017Technical Communications at Seneca Polytechnic
May 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Certificate in Digital and Content Marketing at York University
May 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Post-Graduate Diploma in English Journalism at Indian Institute of Mass Communication
August 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication at Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2017Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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