Interview Notes
In this episode of the EssayPro Podcast, we are honored to have veteran journalist Sweta Kaushal. Sweta has worked in print, digital, and television media for over two decades across prominent Indian outlets like NDTV, Hindustan Times, and Forbes. She has covered beats from politics, crime, and entertainment to the business of film. Sweta provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to flourish in the world of modern journalism.
Sweta reflects on her early motivations, growing up around social inequality, and how those experiences shaped her path into reporting. She unpacks how social media has redefined news delivery, the growing trend of opinion masked as journalism, and the discipline required to survive in the digital-first newsroom.
Listeners will learn:
- What a journalist’s day looks like in the digital era
- Why curiosity, empathy, and the willingness to listen still matter most
- How to begin building a portfolio while in college
- The difference between breaking in and staying in the industry
- Why full-time media jobs can be essential for building a structure
- The emotional cost of rejection, and how to recover when your stories are spiked
Sweta also discusses whether to specialize early, the tension between truth and speed, and why journalism is not just activism. It is a business, and young professionals need to be ready for that reality.
This conversation is honest, while still being very inspiring and motivating. If you are pursuing a future in journalism, or media in general, this episode contains raw insights, practical advice, and reflections from someone who's been in the industry long enough to see its formed, and reformed, itself and her sensibility, into something beautiful.
Who is Sweta Kaushal?
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Annie Lambert
specializes in creating authoritative content on marketing, business, and finance, with a versatile ability to handle any essay type and dissertations. With a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a passion for social issues, her writing not only educates but also inspires action. On EssayPro blog, Annie delivers detailed guides and thought-provoking discussions on pressing economic and social topics. When not writing, she’s a guest speaker at various business seminars.
