Ashish Bhardwaj

Ashish Bhardwaj

Saharsa, Bihar, India

About

Multilingual content and language professional with over a decade of experience spanning editorial leadership, digital journalism, multilingual content review, and political communication. Proven track record leading newsroom teams, managing end-to-end editorial operations, and reviewing multilingual content for a global technology platform in line with quality control and cultural adaptation standards. Experienced in political communication and strategic messaging, including speechwriting and campaign content for state-level election campaigns. Background in policy research and academic instruction, combined with a strong command of English, Hindi, and Maithili. Brings a combination of editorial judgment, language quality expertise, and strategic communication skill suited to content, localization, and language-operations roles.

What I'm looking for

Looking for remote opportunities in AI language operations, multilingual content, localization, linguistic QA, editorial, digital media, and content strategy. Interested in AI Linguist, Language Specialist, LQA, AI Data Trainer, Prompt Evaluator, Editorial and Content Strategy roles, with additional interest in political/current affairs content and strategic communications.

Experience

Mithila News

Editor-in-Chief

Mithila News

Mar 2026 – Present

• Lead end-to-end editorial operations for a hyperlocal digital news platform, overseeing content strategy, reporting, and publishing. • Manage a team of reporters to deliver accurate, timely coverage of governance, public issues, and local developments. • Maintain editorial integrity while driving audience growth and engagement across digital platforms.

Editorial LeadershipContent StrategyNewsroom Management
Magnon Sancus

Linguist / Language Expert

Magnon Sancus

Mar 2025 – Feb 2026

• Reviewed and enhanced multilingual content for Google, applying linguistic review and quality control standards. • Improved translations for cultural sensitivity and creative value, contributing to content quality across a global multilingual content ecosystem.

Linguistic ReviewTranslation ReviewLanguage Quality
Sparx IT

Senior Operations Manager

Sparx IT

Dec 2023 – Feb 2025

• Led a global technology-driven project aligning innovation with social impact objectives. • Managed cross-functional teams to deliver solutions under tight timelines.

Project DeliveryTechnology

Senior Political Content Writer

Indian National Congress — Rajasthan Assembly Elections

Jul 2023 – Nov 2023

• Wrote speeches, visual content concepts, and digital narratives for election campaign communications. • Conducted communication workshops to strengthen field-level engagement effectiveness.

SpeechwritingCampaign MessagingPolitical Communication

Senior Content Strategist

Upendra Kushwaha's Strategy Team

Feb 2023 – Jun 2023

• Designed brand voice and social identity for a newly formed political outfit. • Led outreach campaigns with targeted messaging and impact tracking.

Content StrategyCampaign MessagingBrand Voice
Rajasthan Patrika Group

Content Strategist

Rajasthan Patrika Group

Mar 2018 – Dec 2022

• Developed integrated election coverage strategies across print, digital, TV, and radio platforms. • Authored in-depth articles, podcasts, and live analysis for national audiences.

Content StrategyDigital PublishingMultimedia Content

Online Editor / Content Head

Haribhoomi Website

Jan 2016 – Feb 2018

• Headed a digital newsroom of 12 journalists delivering 24/7 news coverage. • Developed storytelling formats for web-first journalism.

Newsroom ManagementWeb-First JournalismEditorial Leadership
News Nation

Chief Sub-Editor

News Nation

Dec 2015 – Mar 2016

• Managed editorial workflow, ensuring content precision and audience engagement.

Editorial WorkflowContent Quality AssuranceAudience Engagement

Senior Associate

Citizens Alliance — Badh Chala Bihar Campaign

May 2015 – Nov 2015

• Collaborated with Prashant Kishor's team on public relations and community outreach campaigns.

Public RelationsCommunity OutreachCampaign Strategy

Web Head

India News (InKhabar.com)

Jan 2014 – Apr 2015

• Launched and scaled InKhabar.com into a Hindi-language news platform. • Recruited and led the digital editorial team.

Digital PublishingTeam LeadershipPlatform Launch

Research Associate

Department of Communication Research (DECORE), IIMC

Jun 2013 – Dec 2013

• Conducted policy research for government ministries.

Policy ResearchCommunication ResearchGovernment Relations

Academic Assistant

IIMC, New Delhi

Aug 2012 – May 2013

• Taught classes, mentored students, and organized academic and cultural initiatives.

Academic MentoringTeachingProgram Organization

Education

Kurukshetra University

Kurukshetra University

Master's · Journalism & Mass Communication

2012

Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi

PG Diploma · Hindi Journalism

2011
University of Delhi

University of Delhi

Master's · Modern Indian History

2008
University of Delhi

University of Delhi

Bachelor's · History (Honours)

2006

Skills

Academic MentoringTeam LeadershipCommunication StrategyPublic CommunicationCampaign MessagingSpeechwritingQuality ControlContent GovernanceTerminology ConsistencyStyle Guide ComplianceContent Quality Assurance

Languages

English (Full professional proficiency)Hindi (Full professional proficiency)Maithili (Native or bilingual proficiency)