I'm a freelance journalist with a focus on environment, climate change, technology, food, farming, and marginalized communities. I tell stories that illuminate complex issues for diverse global audiences, blending in-depth reporting with clear, engaging narrative.

Diwash Gahatraj

I'm a freelance journalist with a focus on environment, climate change, technology, food, farming, and marginalized communities. I tell stories that illuminate complex issues for diverse global audiences, blending in-depth reporting with clear, engaging narrative.

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I’m a freelance journalist with a focus on environment, climate change, technology, food, farming, and marginalized communities. I tell stories that illuminate complex issues for diverse global audiences, blending in-depth reporting with clear, engaging narrative.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Journalist
January 1, 2018 - Present
Covering environment, climate change, technology, food, farming, and marginalized communities. Committed to connecting science with society through in-depth, data-driven storytelling. Also managing story ideation, editing, and content development as a consulting editor at Ground Report.
Consulting Editor at Ground Report
January 1, 2018 - Present
Lead story ideation, editing, and support content development.
Freelance Journalist, Editor at Reuters
December 31, 2017 - August 28, 2025
Oversaw daily content publishing for Reuters’ global platforms, ensuring editorial quality, style compliance, and effective promotion. Managed multimedia packaging, content repurposing, and headline optimization, while monitoring social media and analytics to support real-time news decisions.
Correspondent at ZeeNews.com
December 31, 2013 - August 28, 2025
Led story conceptualization, value addition, and editing to improve readability and user engagement. Wrote and edited business stories including layout planning, graphic ideation, and page setup.
Web Reporter at NDTV Convergence
December 31, 2011 - August 28, 2025
Created content and produced WAP pages for mobile.ndtv.com and other VAS platforms. Provided voice overs for mobile news and value-added services.
Reporter at Mobile ESPN
December 31, 2008 - August 28, 2025
Created content and voice overs for Mobile ESPN; handled special projects during the Cricket World Cup 2007.
Freelance Journalist, Editor at Freelance India
August 1, 2018 - Present
Covering environment, climate change, technology, food, farming, and issues affecting marginalized communities as a freelance journalist. Bridging the gap between science and society through detailed, data-driven narratives. Consulted as editor at GroundReport to fortify story ideation, refine editorial content, and enhance content development.
Online News Producer at Reuters
October 1, 2017 - September 6, 2025
Online News Producer (Reuters) Bangalore. Supervised daily content publishing for Reuters’ global platforms, ensured adherence to editorial standards and style guidelines while enhancing promotional strategies. Coordinated multimedia packaging, content re-purposing, and optimized headlines; analyzed social media and analytics to inform real-time news decisions.
Correspondent at Zee News.com
September 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025
Directed story conceptualization and editorial enhancements aimed at increasing readability and user engagement. Authored and edited business-focused articles for Zee Business website, involving layout planning, graphic ideation, and page organization.
Web Reporter at NDTV Convergence
October 1, 2011 - September 6, 2025
Developed content and produced WAP pages for mobile.ndtv.com and other value-added services. Provided voice-overs for mobile news content and various value-added services.
Reporter at Mobile ESPN
December 1, 2008 - September 6, 2025
Produced content and voice-overs for Mobile ESPN, managing special projects during the Cricket World Cup 2007.
Freelance Journalist, Editor at Self-employed / Freelance
August 1, 2018 - Present
Independent Freelance Journalist and Editor. Covers environment, climate change, technology, food, farming, and issues affecting marginalized communities. Served as a consulting editor at GroundReport, fortifying story ideation, refining editorial content, and boosting overall content development.
Online News Producer at Reuters
October 1, 2017 - September 6, 2025
Overseeing daily content publishing for Reuters' global platforms; ensured adherence to editorial standards and style guidelines; coordinated multimedia packaging; executed content re-purposing; optimized headlines; analyzed social media and analytics to inform real-time newsroom decisions.
Correspondent at Zee News
September 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025
Directed story ideation and editorial enhancements aimed at increasing readability and user engagement. Authored and edited business-focused articles for Zee Business website, involving layout planning, graphic ideation, and page organization.
Web Reporter at NDTV Convergence
October 1, 2011 - September 6, 2025
Developed content and produced WAP pages for mobile.ndtv.com and other value-added services. Provided voice-overs for mobile news content and various value-added services.
Reporter at Mobile ESPN
December 1, 2008 - September 6, 2025
Produced content and voice-overs for Mobile ESPN, managing special projects during the Cricket World Cup 2007.
Freelance Journalist / Editor at Freelance
August 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance journalist and editor covering environment, climate change, technology, food, farming, and issues affecting marginalized communities across India and the Middle East; committed to data-driven, engaging storytelling that connects science with everyday life.
Online News Producer at Reuters
October 1, 2017 - September 6, 2025
Online News Producer responsible for supervising daily content publishing for Reuters' global platforms; ensured editorial standards and style guidelines; enhanced promotional strategies; coordinated multimedia packaging; optimized headlines and social media insights to inform real-time newsroom decisions.
Correspondent at Zee News.com
September 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025
Correspondent; directed conceptualization and editorial enhancements to improve readability; authored business-focused articles for Zee Business website; involved layout planning, graphic ideation, and page organization.
Reporter at Mobile ESPN
December 1, 2008 - September 6, 2025
Produced content and voice-overs for Mobile ESPN; managed special projects during the Cricket World Cup 2007; contributed to mobile-first video and editorial assets.
Reporter at Mobile ESPN - New Delhi
December 31, 2008 - September 6, 2025
Produced content and voice overs for Mobile ESPN; managed special projects during the Cricket World Cup 2007.
Web Reporter at NDTV Convergence - New Delhi
October 31, 2011 - September 6, 2025
Developed online content and produced WAP pages for mobile.ndtv.com and other value-added services. Provided voice overs for mobile news content and various value-added services.
Correspondent at Zee News.com - Noida
September 30, 2013 - September 6, 2025
Directed story conceptualization and editorial enhancements aimed at increasing readability and user engagement. Authored and edited business-focused articles for the Zee Business website, involving layout planning, graphic ideation, and page organization.
Online News Producer at Reuters - Bangalore
October 31, 2017 - September 6, 2025
Supervised daily content publishing for Reuters' global platforms, ensuring adherence to editorial standards and style guidelines while enhancing promotional strategies. Coordinated multimedia packaging, executed content repurposing, and optimized headlines, while analyzing social media and analytics to inform real-time news decisions.
Freelance Journalist, Editor at Freelance (India)
August 1, 2018 - Present
Covered environment, climate change, technology, food, farming, and issues affecting marginalized communities as a freelance journalist.
Freelance Journalist, Editor at Freelance (India)
August 1, 2018 - Present
Covered environment, climate change, technology, food, farming, and issues affecting marginalized communities as a freelance journalist. Committed to bridging the gap between science and society through detailed, data-driven narratives.
Consulting Editor at GroundReport
August 1, 2018 - Present
Fortified story ideation, refined editorial content, and enhanced overall content development.
Online News Producer at Reuters
October 1, 2017 - September 6, 2025
Supervised daily content publishing for Reuters' global platforms, ensuring adherence to editorial standards and style guidelines; coordinated multimedia packaging; executed content re-purposing; optimized headlines; analyzed social media and analytics to inform real-time news decisions.
Correspondent at Zee News.com – Noida, India
September 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025
Directed story conceptualisation and editorial enhancements aimed at increasing readability and user engagement. Authored and edited business-focused articles for Zee Business website, involving layout planning, graphic ideation, and page organization.
Web Reporter at NDTV Convergence – New Delhi
October 1, 2011 - September 6, 2025
Developed content and produced WAP pages for mobile.ndtv.com and other value-added services. Provided voice-overs for mobile news content and various value-added services.
Reporter at Mobile ESPN – New Delhi
December 1, 2008 - September 6, 2025
Produced content and voice-overs for Mobile ESPN, managing special projects during the Cricket World Cup 2007.
Freelance Journalist at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Award-winning journalist covering environment, climate change, technology, food, farming, and marginalized communities; skilled at story ideation, editing, and content development; strong emphasis on data-driven storytelling and audience engagement across the Global South.
Consulting Editor at Ground Report
January 1, 2018 - Present
Led story ideation, editing, and content development; created content and voice assets for mobile platforms and editorial initiatives.
Online News Producer at Reuters
January 1, 2017 - September 11, 2025
Oversaw daily content publishing for Reuters' global platforms, ensuring editorial quality, style compliance, and effective promotion. Managed multimedia packaging, content repurposing, and headline optimization, while monitoring social media and analytics to support real-time news decisions.
Freelance Journalist at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance journalist covering environment, climate change, technology, food, farming, and marginalized communities.

Education

Masters in Mass Communication at Kurukshetra University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
PG Diploma in Journalism at Indian Institute of Mass Communication
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Bachelors of Arts at Visva Bharati University
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Masters in Mass Communications Distance Learning at Kurukshetra University
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
PG Diploma in Journalism at Indian Institute of Mass Communication
August 1, 2005 - May 1, 2006
Bachelors of Arts at Visva-Bharati University
August 1, 2001 - July 1, 2004
Masters in Mass Communication at Kurukshetra University
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
PG Diploma in Journalism at Indian Institute of Mass Communication
August 1, 2005 - May 1, 2006
Bachelor of Arts at Visva-Bharati University
August 1, 2001 - July 1, 2004
Masters in Mass Communication (Distance Learning) at Kurukshetra University, India
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism at Indian Institute of Mass Communication
August 1, 2005 - May 1, 2006
Bachelor of Arts at Visva Bharati University
August 1, 2001 - July 1, 2004
Masters in Mass Communication (Distance Learning) at Kurukshetra University
January 1, 2022 - February 2, 2023
PG Diploma in Journalism at Indian Institute of Mass Communication
August 1, 2005 - May 31, 2006
Bachelor of Arts at Visva Bharati University
August 1, 2001 - July 31, 2004
Master of Mass Communication (Distance Learning) at Kurukshetra University
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
PG Diploma in Journalism at Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal
August 1, 2005 - May 1, 2006
Bachelor of Arts at Visva-Bharati University
August 1, 2001 - July 1, 2004
Master's in Mass Communication at Kurukshetra University
January 1, 2006 - September 11, 2025
PG Diploma in Journalism at Indian Institute of Mass Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Masters in Mass Communication at Kurukshetra University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism at Kurukshetra University
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Masters in Mass Communication at Kurukshetra University
January 1, 2006 - September 11, 2025
PG Diploma in Journalism at Indian Institute of Mass Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025

Qualifications

Jury Special Mention – Agriculture Reporter of the Year, IIMCAA Awards
January 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Best Feature Winner, IIMCAA Awards
January 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025
Recipient, GRID - Arendal Travel Grant
January 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Multiple Writing Grant Recipient – Earth Journalism Network and East-West Center
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
PG Diploma in Journalism
August 1, 2005 - May 1, 2006
Jury Special Mention – Agriculture Reporter of the Year, II MCA Awards, 2024
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Best Feature, IIMCAA Awards, 2020
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
GRID-Arendal Travel Grant
January 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Best Feature Winner, IIMCAA Awards
January 1, 2020 - September 11, 2025
GRID-Arendal Travel Grant Recipient
January 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Special Mention – Agriculture Reporter of the Year, II MCAA Awards
January 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Best Feature Winner – IIMCAA Awards
January 1, 2020 - September 11, 2025
GRID-Arendal Travel Grant
January 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Agriculture & Mining, Other, Education, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality