Senior Journalist · New Delhi
Umashankar
Singh
Two decades of storytelling across television, print, radio and digital — from crime beat reporting on Doordarshan to leading editorial channels with thousands of videos shipped.
About
A reporter's instinct. An editor's discipline.
From breaking 28 investigative crime stories on Doordarshan's India's Most Wanted to leading digital newsrooms producing thousands of videos, Umashankar has worked every craft in Indian media — reporting, anchoring, scripting, voice-over, editing, and channel strategy.
He is well networked across government and private machinery, with the ability to break stories in crime, politics, education, travel and social segments. His research on the relationship between Members of Parliament and the media reflects his deeper interest in the institutions he reports on.
Career
Two decades across every medium.
Channel Head
Vidya Live
Produced 1,600+ videos. Channel planning, hosting, story planning, content writing & SEO.
Channel Head
HM TV
Produced 1,200+ videos. End-to-end editorial leadership and content strategy.
Associate Editor & Head of Web Media
Bihari Khabar
Anchored debates and weekly interviews with MPs and MLAs. Produced 800+ videos.
Senior Reporter (Social Beat)
ECO
In-depth social reporting and feature stories.
Reporter / Senior Reporter
Nai Dunia
500+ news stories covering politics, social affairs and breaking news.
Reporter (Crime & Social Beat)
Dainik Jagran, Patna
300+ news and special stories — foundational years in field reporting.
Travel Special Correspondent
All India Radio
7 travel stories for GNR / Man Bhawan.
Crime Beat Reporter
India's Most Wanted (Doordarshan)
28 big-breaking investigative stories on national television.
Capabilities
Skill set built on craft.
Education
PG Diploma in Journalism, BVB New Delhi (2004–05). Graduation, MU Bihar (2003). Diploma in Computer Software & Hardware.
Research
"Relationship between Members of Parliament and the Media" — effect of media advertising on society.
Other Exposures
CSR event organiser with Alimco, FICCI, Sports Ministry, Assocham & Bollywood. PR organiser & election companion.
Contact
Let's tell the next story.
Open to editorial leadership, anchoring, consulting and collaborative projects across media.