Kumar Kru

Editorial judgement is my core strength: selecting the stories that matter, identifying the strongest angle, shaping the narrative, sharpening the headline and ensuring the finished piece earns its place in the publication. I bring 25+ years across newspapers, magazines, scientific and technical publishing and digital media, with experience spanning politics/public affairs, health, life sciences, pharma, agriculture, food technology, entertainment and general-interest content.

Assistant Editor (Official Designation) at MM ACTIV SCI-TECH COMMUNICATIONS PVT. LTD. (2020-06 – 2026-07)

• Led editorial production across four monthly B2B scientific publications, including separate India and Asia editions.
• Selected, edited and shaped editorial content while maintaining scientific accuracy, clarity, consistency and production quality.
• Implemented a centralized Google Drive editorial production platform, replacing fragmented email-based content sharing with a transparent workflow.
• Reworked language, tone and headline architecture toward sharper, audience-focused editorial copy.
• Collaborated with production editors and designers to transform scattered collage-style covers into a cleaner, professional B2B publication identity.
• Coordinated production involving 6 writers, 3–4 freelancers, 2 production editors, 1 senior editor and 4 designers.

Technical Editor at IBM GLOBAL SALES DIVISION

Edited enterprise technical documentation for language accuracy, consistency, clarity and documentation quality, translating complex technical material into usable professional communication.

Various Positions at Earlier Editorial Experience

Progressive experience across newspapers, technical publications, trade magazines, digital publishing and editorial production, including reporting, sub-editing, content development and editorial consulting.

• Vijay Times
• The Hitavada
• Electrical India
• Real Estate Reporter
• Strategic Outsourcing
• Independent Editorial Consulting

Certificate Course in Journalism & Public Relations – SFS College, Nagpur

Higher Secondary (10+2) – Maharashtra State Board