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Getting the Jist right as Asmita Nandy joins as editor
Ramnath Goenka winner to sharpen investigative focus at Jist News.
MUMBAI: If the story is in the soil, Jist News has just hired someone who knows how to dig. The digital first news platform has appointed award winning journalist and documentary filmmaker Asmita Nandy as consulting editor, signalling a sharper push towards investigative depth and ground reporting at a time when speed often trumps substance.
A Ramnath Goenka Award winner, Nandy brings nearly a decade of experience in immersive and investigative journalism across television, digital and documentary formats. Her work has also earned her the WAN IFRA South Asia Award and a RedInk Special Mention, recognitions that underline both storytelling craft and editorial rigour.
Over the years, she has reported for leading Indian and international organisations including CNA, French TV, Brut, The Quint and Reuters, consistently focusing on people first narratives and stories rooted in lived realities rather than studio debates.
At Jist News, founded in 2023, Nandy will help shape editorial strategy, steer documentary initiatives and mentor reporting teams as the platform deepens its emphasis on field based journalism and sharp explainers within India’s crowded digital news ecosystem.
Speaking on her appointment, Nandy said Jist’s commitment to on ground journalism stood out at a time when trust, depth and context are more critical than ever. She added that she looks forward to building narratives that reflect ground realities and strengthen credible journalism.
Jist News co founder Sattvik Mishra described her arrival as a strategic boost. He said Nandy’s documentary lens and editorial discipline align closely with the platform’s mission and would be key as it scales its investigative capabilities.
In a digital landscape often dominated by noise, Jist News appears to be betting that clarity and credibility still carry weight. And with Nandy now in the newsroom, the platform seems intent on proving that sometimes, getting to the gist means going back to the ground.
