Saiprasad Mahendrakar
Reporter
About
Dedicated journalist with strong reporting, writing, and digital storytelling skills, committed to delivering accurate and compelling news under tight deadlines and seeking opportunities in impactful and ethical journalism.
Experience
Online Reporter
Tarun Bharat
October 2019 - January 2022 · Kolhapur
Interviewed sources, contacts, and leads to gather information for stories; attended events and conducted on-the-ground interviews; covered politics, crime, and human interest stories; attended press conferences and public meetings and reported findings to wider audiences.
Communication Manager
Royal Raj Golden Pvt. Ltd.
February 2022 - September 2022 · Pune
Managed internal communications, collaborated with senior management to align communication goals with business objectives, organised campaigns for rebranding and positioning, and oversaw social media accounts to increase followers and engagement through strategic content creation.
Consultant Journalist
News18 Lokmat
October 2022 - July 2024 · Kolhapur
Produced video content including scripting, voice-over, and editing; researched and developed engaging content for diverse online platforms; and used editing and photography tools to create compelling visual narratives.
Reporter
Daily Mahasatta
August 2024 - October 2025 · Kolhapur
Adapted content for multimedia platforms including podcasts and video interviews, engaged with readers and viewers through comments and social media, developed and maintained community contacts for news gathering, and conducted in-depth investigations through interviews and public research.
Reporter
Daily Maharashtra Times (Online)
October 2025 - Current
Wrote clear articles on tight deadlines covering local and national events; covered political, student, and emotional stories; interviewed dignitaries from various fields for social media platforms; and prepared detailed news on political and crime topics for the website on a daily basis.
Education
New High School, Kolhapur
SSC (10th)
2011
79.80%
Maharashtra High School and Jr. College, Kolhapur
HSC (12th)
2014
65.54%
Vivekanand College, Kolhapur
B.Sc., Computer Science
2017
58.68%
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
M.A., Mass Communication & Journalism
2019
69.20%