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Shashank Shekhar

Shashank Shekhar

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Independent Journalist, Freelance

Bangalore, New Delhi

Biography

From starting as a cub reporter to now developing brand strategy, content planning, and solution building, in the last 15 years, I have worked closely with India’s top media houses, governments, law enforcement agencies, subject experts, and corporates. I am an independent consultant specialising in content, communication, brand strategy, campaign, policy, and digital marketing. From writing content, designing project campaigns, conducting surveys, research, and interviews, to the whitepaper, communications strategy, event & PR management and capacity building, I have led, driven and scaled various news websites from scratch. This along with digital marketing, social media campaigns, webinar, conferences, campaigns, tie-ups, advertising, data analysis, and fact check has helped me remain at the helm of several top media organisations and start-ups. A dedicated journalist with an eye for news, a passion for newsworthy stories, and a reputation for spotless ethics, I have built the country’s first bi-lingual (English & Hindi) Cyber Crime news portal – The420.in along with technology-driven NGO – Future Crime Research Foundation. I run a citizen-based storytelling platform www.atrandom.in. I am a part of country’s first audio based news/content platform Earshot.in and also contribute stories for international digital media and broadcasting companies like Vice India and Zenger News. I have an impeccable record of 15 years of commended performance as a reporter and desk editor for news outlets like India Today, Asianet, Hindustan Times, PTI and Mid-Day. A skilled communicator, writer and photographer, I am someone who believes in adding value to the work I do.

Final Covers

Artificial Intelligence , Hacking, Machine Learning , Cryptocurrency, Technology , Cybercrime, Blockchain, Security , Cyber Security

Doesn’t Cover

finance, consumer

Seniority Positions

Medium Formats

Content

Total articles 659

  • Your Bank’s Data Could Be for Sale—Hacker Offers Full CRM Access for Rs 25,000 - The420.in

    By Shashank Shekhar

    Apr. 10, 2025

  • Bharat Panchal Appointed as Chief Risk, Security, and Stakeholder Management Officer at Bima Sugam

    By Shashank Shekhar

    Nov. 11, 2024

  • Nominations Open for ‘Women in Cyber’ Honors at FutureCrime Summit 2025

    By Shashank Shekhar

    Nov. 11, 2024

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Company Info

Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

De Pere, Wisconsin, United States

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