Aritra Sarkhel
About Aritra Sarkhel
Aritra Sarkhel is the Head of Content at Lokal, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in journalism and content creation, having held various roles at organizations such as The Economic Times and Spark.live.
Work at Lokal
Aritra Sarkhel has served as the Head of Content at Lokal since 2019. In this role, he oversees content strategy and development, focusing on regional storytelling. His leadership contributes to the company's mission of empowering local voices and enhancing community engagement through diverse content. Sarkhel's experience in content creation and management plays a crucial role in shaping Lokal's offerings in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Previous Experience in Content Creation
Before joining Lokal, Aritra Sarkhel worked at Spark.live as the Head of Regional Content and was a founding member of Homescreen Network from 2018 to 2019. His responsibilities included launching regional channels in various Indian languages such as Tamil, Hindi, Bengali, and Kannada on the SparkTV mini app. He also held the position of Special Correspondent at The Economic Times from 2016 to 2018, where he played a key role in digital media initiatives and investigative reporting.
Education and Expertise
Aritra Sarkhel has a diverse educational background. He studied Communication, Television, and Journalism at the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he studied Literature and French at The School of Chinese Language for one year in 2009-2010. His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Science degree from Kerela Samajam Model School, where he studied from 1994 to 2006.
Achievements in Content Development
Sarkhel developed a training process that enables individuals from various backgrounds to become storytellers in less than three weeks. This initiative reflects his commitment to fostering talent and enhancing storytelling capabilities. He also led a diverse team of over 100 reporters, cinematographers, and filmmakers at Homescreen Network, showcasing his leadership in content production and team management.
Career Progression in Journalism
Aritra Sarkhel's career in journalism includes significant roles at Idg Media, where he served as a Producer from 2015 to 2016, and as Principal Correspondent from 2011 to 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts. His work at The Economic Times as an investigative technology reporter allowed him to consistently break major stories, contributing to the publication's reputation as India's leading business daily.