Manoj Sharma

Journalist. Editor. Storyteller.

Summary

I've spent 14 years finding the story behind the story: across newsrooms, boardrooms, and broadcast studios. I've interviewed 250+ founders, CXOs, and policymakers. Currently freelancing across fintech, ecommerce, AI, and B2B content for global clients.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Journalist & Content Strategist

Freelance

02.2026 - Current

Writing global e-commerce and cross-border commerce analysis for US and EU-based publications, including Practical Ecommerce and EcomWatch.
Creating end-to-end B2B content including landing pages, SEO articles, and brand copy for clients across real estate, iGaming, and technology sectors.
Advising founders and companies on content strategy, LinkedIn ghostwriting, and personal brand positioning.

Fortune India — Senior Assistant Editor

Fortune India

04.2022 - 01.2026

Led digital coverage across markets, economy, policy, startups, and geopolitics, with stories regularly ranking among the most-read on the platform.
Interviewed 250+ CXOs, founders, and policymakers for in-depth features and marquee editorial projects, including Fortune India 500 and 40 Under 40.
Scripted and presented explainer videos for digital audiences alongside daily editorial responsibilities.

Business Today — Assistant Editor (Digital)

India Today Group

11.2017 - 11.2021

Managed a team of 10–15 journalists across breaking news and feature coverage, driving daily digital output for one of India's largest business publications.
Delivered exclusive business and economy reports with strong digital traction, while mentoring reporters on story structure, accuracy, and deadline discipline.

Earlier Careers

The Asian Age, Hindustan Times, Daily Post, DD News, InstaMedia

04.2011 - 10.2017

Edited global and national news across print and digital, covering geopolitics, and economy for 3 major publications.
Designed and produced newspaper daily using Adobe InDesign.
Built skills in headline writing, story structure, and accuracy.
Anchored Shimla Live, a one-hour live interview programme on DD News.
Produced SEO-driven digital content at Instamedia, building early expertise in audience-first web writing.

Education

Master of Arts - Mass Communication & Journalism

Kurukshetra University

Bachelor of Science - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Himachal Pradesh University

Skills

Writing & Editing: Long-form features, breaking news, SEO content, landing pages, ghostwriting
Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro Photoshop InDesign Figma WordPress Google Analytics
Languages: English (C1) Hindi (C1) Punjabi (B1) German (A2)

Certifications & Professional Training

Anthropic AI Fluency · AevyTV Video Mastery School (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects)

Timeline