Prof. Dr. Sachin Batra

Prof. (Dr.) Sachin Batra is having 27 years of experience in Print Media, TV News and teaching experience in various Universities like IMS Noida, Sharda University, Amity University, IIMT, SRM, NIMS University etc. He is Ph.D. in Hindi – Journalism, University Topper & Gold Medalist in M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication and Diploma in French. He was associated with SAMAY National News channel as Bureau In-charge in Rajasthan and worked with leading newspapers like Rajasthan Patrika, DainikBhaskar etc. He had completed Professional Training Course for Working Journalists conducted by RWJU & International Institute of Journalism, Brandenberg, Berlin. Prof. Sachin has qualified some International Courses eg:- ‘Investigative Reporting in the Digital Age’ from Knight Center for Journalism in America’s – University of Texas, ‘Visualization for Data Journalism’ from University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign and Specialized Course on ‘Journalism in a Pandemic: Covering Covid-19’ from Knight Center for Journalism in America’s, University of Texas, Professional Course on ‘Digital Investigations for Journalists: Digital Trail’ from Knight Center for Journalism in America’s, University of Texas & Introduction to Digital Journalism course from Reuters International. His profile has featured by the IJEC – ‘Investigative Journalism Education Consortium’ as Investigative Reporting Expert Educator in Asia. He has been honored with the Best Digital Media Educator of the Year, National Award 2021 by Media Federation of India, Delhi during its 15th Media Excellence Awards for Digital Hindi India innovative training to media students for a decade. He has authored a book “Bishan Singh Shekhawat: A Leader and a Journalist”, which was unveiled in the year 2000 by the then Governor of Rajasthan, Hon’ble Mr. Anshuman Singh & Former Hon’ble Vice President of India, late Mr. Bharo Singh Shekhawat, another book “Media Sakshatkar” based on Interviews of the prominent Media Professionals, published by Media Federation of India and written articles for research journals like ‘Sanchar Madhyam’ of IIMC, Delhi & ‘IMS Manthan’ etc. He holds memberships of Imagine Photojournalist Society -Jaipur, Jodhpur Press Club, INMA, Creative Commons and Professional Society of Drone Journalists – USA. Prof. Sachin is also associated with the prestigious website for Media Professionals and Media Academicians “Newswriters.in”, where he contributed various articles/chapters on Investigative Journalism, Sting Operation, Cartoon Journalism, Drone Journalism, Artificial Intelligence etc. His noted Innovative contribution to academia is known as the ‘Digital Hindi Training exclusive Workshop’ to the Media / Journalism & Mass Communication students under ‘Digital Hindi India’ flagship program since 12 years (which helped achieved successful placements to students) and skill training program on Mobile & Drone Journalism. He is currently Director, School of Media Studies at a Jaipur National University & Advisor with Media Federation of India.