Arupratan Chakraborty

Experienced journalist, editor, researcher, media professional, and cultural coordinator with more than 25 years of experience across journalism, editorial management, digital media, policy research, publication research, cultural programming, and administration. Skilled in content development, research coordination, media operations, and cultural event management.

Associate – Admin, Policy Research & Content Management - DEREK O'BRIEN & ASSOCIATES - Kolkata

(2010-01 - 2026-01)

• Worked on policy research, survey coordination, and publication research projects.
• Managed content creation and administration activities.
• Handled content operations for Drishtibhongi News Portal.

Event & Cultural Coordinator - SS IDEAS CREATIVE PVT. LTD. - Kolkata

(2009-01 - 2009-12)

• Organized the first edition of Film Award Bangla (FAB 10), Bangkok, Thailand.

Associate Editor - EDUCATION INFO - Kolkata

(2009-01 - 2010-12)

• Worked on the weekly newspaper focused on jobs, higher education, academic institutions, professional courses, and career guidance content

Director - MIRACLE INFOWEB PVT. LTD. - Kolkata

(2009-01 - 2009-12)

• Coordinated FM programming initiatives in India in association with Voice of Russia.

Associate Editor – Foreign Affairs - AJJ VIKASH BENGALI DAILY NEWSPAPER - Kolkata

(2007-01 - 2009-12)

• Managed international affairs coverage and editorial responsibilities.

Founder Member & Co-Editor - INDEPENDENT JOURNALIST SOCIETY - Kolkata

(2007-01 - 2009-12)

• Co-edited Anahata Saptahik, The International Gazette, and Fashion Asia.

Coordinator & Programmer - BANGLA BIKSH MANCHA - Kolkata

(2007-01 - 2007-12)

• Coordinated the West Asia Peace Conference held in Kolkata.

Reporter / Senior Sub-Editor - AAJ EKHON MIDDAY DAILY - Kolkata

(2005-01 - 2007-12)

• Managed reporting, editorial review, and newsroom coordination.

Programme Assistant / Film Researcher - KOLKATA FILM FESTIVAL, NANDAN - Kolkata

(2002-01 - 2005-12)

• Worked as Programme Assistant to the Director.
• Conducted film and publication research.
• Served as Co-Programmer of the 12th Kolkata Film Festival (2006).

Partner & Supervisor - YOUNG ENGINEERING COMPANY - Kolkata

(2000-01 - 2002-12)

• Managed operational supervision and coordination activities.

Reporter - BANGALINET.COM - Kolkata

(1996-01 - 2000-12)

• Covered news reporting and editorial assignments.

Graduate - English