Aditi Bhandari
About Aditi Bhandari
Aditi Bhandari is a Data Visualisation Developer at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in journalism and data visualization, with previous roles at notable organizations including Hindustan Times and NPR.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Aditi Bhandari currently serves as a Data Visualisation Developer at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2019. Based in Bangalore, she focuses on creating innovative graphics and visual content to enhance news delivery. Her role involves collaborating with various teams to meet the visual communication needs of clients. Bhandari has played a significant part in addressing critical breaking news coverage needs for over 1,000 global newspaper clients.
Previous Experience in Journalism and Media
Bhandari has a diverse background in journalism and media. She worked as a Copy Editor at The Daily Northwestern for two months in 2014 and later served as a Playlist Blogger at the same publication from 2013 to 2014. In 2018, she was a Data Journalist at Hindustan Times in Mumbai for five months. Additionally, she worked as a Web Producer at WAMU 88.5 from 2017 to 2018, where she contributed to digital content production.
Education and Academic Background
Aditi Bhandari studied at Northwestern University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Journalism from 2013 to 2017. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in journalistic principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles within the media industry.
Achievements in Data Visualisation
In her role as a Data Visualisation Developer, Bhandari has led significant projects, including a collaboration with the European translation team to translate 41 graphics into six European languages. She has also increased the efficiency of print coverage for high-profile sports events, such as EURO 2020 and Tour de France, by automating and templatising map and chart production. Her efforts have broadened coverage in the EMEA and APAC regions through collaboration with international correspondents and editors.
Internship and Early Career Development
Bhandari gained early career experience as an Accessibility Intern at NPR in 2017, where she worked for three months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. This role contributed to her understanding of accessibility in media and enhanced her skills in content production and audience engagement.