Dr. Mayur Parikh

Media Consultant & Journalist

Storyteller

Election & Research Analyst

Digital Creator

Dr. Mayur Parikh

Media Consultant & Journalist

Storyteller

Election & Research Analyst

Digital Creator

Resume
Experience
Editor in Chief
2025- Present
Editor in Chief
News Continuous

Nov 2017 – Present  Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 

Skills: Editorial Leadership · Content Strategy · Digital Journalism · Newsroom Management · Story Development · Media Ethics · Audience Engagement · Mentorship

Media Consultant
2017
Media Consultant
Akund Public Relations

Nov 2017 – Present  | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Skills: Strategic Communication · Media Relations · Brand Narrative Development · Content Strategy · Digital Strategy & Online Presence · Crisis Communication · Research & Insights · Public Speaking & Training

Principal Correspondent
2005 - 2017
Principal Correspondent
ABP News Network Pvt. Ltd.

Nov 2005 – Oct 2017 (12 yrs) | Mumbai, India

Roles: Reporting · Production · Editorial
Skills: News Reporting & Field Coverage · Story Development & Script Writing · Editorial Judgment & News Sense · Live Reporting & On-Ground Coverage · Interviewing & Source Building · Newsroom Coordination · Content Production (TV & Digital) · Verification & Fact-Checking

Senior Correspondent
2003 - 2005
Senior Correspondent
Zee News

Zee News | Dec 2003 – Nov 2005 (2 yrs) | Mumbai, India
Roles: Reporting · Anchoring · Editorial · Production · Scripting · Voice-Over

Skills: Political & Field Reporting · News Anchoring & Presentation · Script Writing & Voice Modulation · Editorial Planning & Coordination · Segment Production · Source Development · Live News Handling · Beat Reporting

Assistant Producer & News Reader
2000 - 2003
Assistant Producer & News Reader
Alpha Gujarati News Channel

Dec 2000 – Nov 2003 (3 yrs) | Mumbai, India
Roles: News Reading · Production Assistance · Voice-Over

Skills: News Reading & Presentation · Script Writing Basics · Production Coordination · Voice-Over Delivery · Rundown & Bulletin Support · Research Assistance · Teleprompter Handling · Editing Collaboration

Casual Speaker
1998 - 2000
Casual Speaker
All India Radio

Jan 1998 – Dec 2000 (3 yrs) | Mumbai, India
Role: Casual Speaker 

Skills: Voice Modulation · Clear Pronunciation & Diction · Narration Skills · Script Reading · Studio Discipline · Broadcast Etiquette · Time-Cued Delivery · Audience Connection

Education
Feb 2023
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of Mumbai

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

2017
Postgraduate Diploma
Ali Yavar Jung National Institute Of Speech And Hearing Disabilities Divyangjan

Postgraduate Diploma in Disabilities Communication

2009
Master’s Degree (M.A)
Savitribai Phule Pune University

Master’s Degree in Defence & Strategic Studies

2005
Bachelor’s Degree (L.L.B)
University of Mumbai

Bachelor’s of Low (L.L.B) (Special with Criminology)

2001
Bachelor’s Degree (B.Com)
University of Mumbai
Bachelor’s of Commerce (B.Com)
 
 
2001
Hindi – Ratna
Rashtra Bhasha Prachar Samiti,Vardha

Completed advanced qualification in Hindi language and literature.

2000
Diploma in Journalism
Harkisan Mehta Foundation Institute of Media, Research and Analysis

Diploma in Journalism

Skills
Overall
  • Strategic Communication
  • Research & Insights
  • Storytelling & Content Creation
  • Public Speaking & Mentorship
  • Digital Strategy & Innovation
  • Leadership & Collaboration
Languages
  • Gujarati
  • Hindi
  • English
  • Marathi
Checklist
  • Analytical
    90%
  • Adaptive
    75%
  • Collaborative
    85%
  • Detail-Oriented
    80%
  • Innovative
    80%
  • Resilient
    85%
Knowledge
  • Media Ecosystems
  • Communication
  • Electoral Dynamics
  • Journalism Ethics
  • Social Media Algorithms