Amar Khot

About Amar Khot

I am a dynamic and socially mission-driven professional with 13+ years of experience in youth leadership, communication, and grassroots development, complemented by 4+ years of experience in journalism and forensic & criminal psychology. I bring multifaceted expertise across youth empowerment, political strategy, media psychology and data-driven analysis.Currently, I serve as a sub-editor at [Pudhari Daily Newspaper], leading a team of 120+ reporters and producing impactful investigative journalism on education, health, youth, and environmental issues. My work has directly contributed to increased readership and substantial revenue growth. As a long-standing sports director and mentor, I’ve trained over 500 rural athletes—37+ of whom now serve in government roles across the Army, Air Force, Police, and administrative services.Proudly an Army brat, I carry forward the strong sense of discipline, adaptability, and resilience instilled through that upbringing—qualities that have shaped my leadership style, strategic thinking, and capacity to thrive in high-pressure, mission-focused environments.My diverse portfolio includes roles as an investigative journalist, project manager, forensic & criminal psychologist, project coordinator, researcher, media content creator, mentor and sportsperson. I’ve led large-scale field surveys, political campaigns, and executed research etc.I have collaborated internationally with professionals from Al Jazeera, CNN, and European film circles as well as with regional teams on documentary filmmaking. As a data-driven thinker and communicator, I’ve applied analytics, storytelling, and visual media to deliver results in journalism, advocacy, and policy design.Academically, I hold advanced degrees in journalism & communication, forensic & criminal psychology, international relations & security studies, and science [chemistry], and I’m also a trained sitarist. I’ve earned national recognition in youth parliament, university academic research, photography, art and leadership. I blend technical insight with creativity and a deep commitment to social change.Skilled in leadership, content development, investigative reporting, psychology, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, and public communication, I work to bridge grassroots realities with strategic policy impact. I’ve consistently contributed to community development. Multilingual and tech-savvy, I aim to continue building inclusive, evidence-based solutions in the fields of media, education, development, and governance.

Experience

1. Sub-editor (Print)

   Pudhari Publications Private Limited

   Aug 2024 — Present · Kolhapur, IN

   Supervising 120+ reporters and led district-level stories; it has contributed to earning an income of about Rs. 70 lakhs annually. Proficient in CMS, PMP and meeting coordination. • Spearheaded investigative journalism on education, health, youth and environmental issues, it has contributed to boosting readership by copies.• Leadership, Team Coordination, Planning, Data Mining, Create Stories, Field Work

Education

• Shivaji University, Kolhapur

  P.G. Diploma in Online Journalism

  2022 — 2023

• Shivaji University, Kolhapur

  B.Sc. - Chemistry, Science- Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology

• Shivaji University, Kolhapur

  PG Diploma in International Relations & Security Studies

• Gayan Samaj Deval Club

  Sitar Player

• Shivaji University, Kolhapur

  M. A. Psychology, Forensic and Criminal Psychology

  2023 — 2025

• Shivaji University, Kolhapur

  Master of Journalism and Mass Communications

  2021 — 2023