IIM Indore-trained Digital Media Leader | Senior Editor | 20+ Years in Journalism & Audience Growth
Sandeep Sisodiya is an IIM Indore-trained digital media leader and senior editor with over two decades of experience in multilingual journalism, newsroom leadership, and audience growth. He has worked with leading global media organizations, including BBC, Deutsche Welle (DW), Yahoo, and MSN, and is widely recognized for his insightful writing and in-depth analysis of geopolitics, environmental issues, and current affairs.
Currently serving as the Editorial & Digital Content Head at Webdunia.com, Sandeep leads a multilingual team of editors and journalists, driving editorial excellence, digital transformation, and AI-powered content innovation across multiple Indian languages.
Areas of Expertise
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Geopolitics & Current Affairs: Known for simplifying complex global developments into insightful, reader-friendly analysis.
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Environment & Climate: Writes extensively on environmental policy, climate change, sustainability, and ecological issues.
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Multilingual Journalism: Equally proficient in writing and editing in Hindi and English, with extensive experience leading multilingual newsrooms.
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AI in Newsrooms: A pioneer in implementing AI-driven editorial workflows to improve content quality, efficiency, and audience engagement.
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Audience Growth & Digital Strategy: Specializes in newsroom transformation, SEO, content strategy, digital publishing, and audience development.
Professional Experience
Over the course of his career, Sandeep has held senior editorial and digital leadership roles with Webdunia, Yahoo India, and MSN India, contributing to the evolution of India's multilingual digital news ecosystem.
He has collaborated with international organizations such as BBC, the United Nations (UN), and Deutsche Welle (DW) on cross-cultural storytelling, editorial partnerships, and digital media initiatives.
In addition, he has designed and executed digital communication strategies and outreach campaigns for several Indian state governments, including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, covering major public initiatives and events such as the Kumbh Mela and Simhastha.
Awards & Recognition
His work in journalism and digital media leadership has been recognized through several prestigious awards, including:
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DigiPub Bronze Award (2023) for Best Explainer Series
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Laadli Media Award for Gender-Sensitive Journalism
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Journalism Excellence & Ideal Journalist Awards for outstanding contributions to regional journalism and editorial leadership
Education
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Executive Leadership Programme, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore
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Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA), Tata Unisys Limited (TUL)
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore
Connect
Articles: Explore Sandeep Sisodiya's published articles on Webdunia.
