Rohit Gandhi

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Rohit Gandhi
Nationality Indian
Alma mater Delhi University
Carleton University
Occupation(s)Journalist and documentary film-maker
Years active1995–present
Children2
Awards Emmy Award
Alfred duPont Award

Rohit Gandhi is an Indian journalist and cameraman. [1] He was the Editor-in-chief of World is One News (WION) and DNA India. [2] [3] [4]

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Education

In 1989, Gandhi enrolled in University of Delhi for his undergraduate education. He was awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Sociology and Anthropology in 1992.

In 1992, after completing his graduation, he went to University of Pune for further studies. Here, he was studying for a master's degree in Communication and Media Studies.

In 1999, he went to Carleton University in Canada to study broadcast journalism. He completed his study the next year and achieved a master's degree in Broadcast Journalism.

Career

From 2000 to 2006, he was a producer at CNN.

Between 2015 and 2017, he was the Editor-in-chief of Zee Media CL (Digital), WION and DNA India. [2] [5] [6]

Rohit founded Democracy News Live a digital news network in 2017.

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References

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  5. "Zee Media appoints Rohit Gandhi as Editor-in-Chief; to venture into English News Broadcasting". tvnews4u.com. 17 August 2015. Retrieved 2018-07-13. He has won many international awards including the Edward R. Murrow, Dupont Award, Emmy, Golden Cine Eagle, Gracie Award and the Headliner Award.
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