Saurabh Agrawal

As a Senior Content Strategist and Assistant Editor, I bring over 12 years of experience in digital and broadcast journalism to the intersection of defense, military strategy, and global geopolitics. Currently leading video strategy at Indiatimes (Times Internet Ltd.), I specialize in producing high-impact narratives that decode complex international affairs for digital audiences. My recent work includes producing and anchoring in-depth video series that analyze major global flashpoints, such as the Russia-Ukraine and Iran-Israel conflicts, as well as directing flagship documentaries like Frontlines (Season 3) and Children of Terror.

My career is built on a foundation of rigorous broadcast production, having managed international distribution for Aajtak (TV Today Network) and produced prime-time programming for India News, where I played a key role in covering the 2014 General Assembly Elections. This long-standing commitment to defense journalism began during my early work with Defense and Security Alert Magazine, where I focused on national security and defense technology.

I believe in leveraging technology to enhance editorial precision and accuracy. I am adept at integrating Generative AI and AI-powered tools to optimize production workflows and maximize audience engagement. My technical toolkit includes advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and SEO optimization, complemented by academic credentials in Global Diplomacy, International Security Management, and International Law.

Beyond the newsroom, I possess deep domain expertise in Indian culture and mythology, rooted in an immersive month-long ethnographic study and dissertation conducted at the 2013 Kumbh Mela. This unique blend of investigative rigor, technical mastery, and cultural intelligence allows me to offer a nuanced perspective as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for think tank research, defense editorial projects, and the refinement of culturally sensitive AI platforms.

About Me

I am a Senior Content Strategist and Assistant Editor with over 12 years of experience at the intersection of broadcast journalism, military analysis, and digital innovation. Throughout my career at major networks like Indiatimes (Times Internet), Aajtak, and India News, I have specialized in decoding the world’s most complex geopolitical and defense narratives for a global audience.

My work focuses on producing high-impact video narratives that go beyond the headlines. From leading coverage on the Russia-Ukraine and Iran-Israel conflicts to directing documentary series like Frontlines and Children of Terror, I combine investigative scripting with advanced production workflows to explain military strategy and international relations in real-time.

I believe the future of journalism lies in the synergy between editorial rigor and emerging technology. I am an expert in integrating AI-powered tools and OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) into production workflows to optimize audience engagement and narrative accuracy. My technical toolkit includes mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Generative AI applications, backed by certifications in International Security and Global Diplomacy.

Beyond the newsroom, my foundation is built on deep cultural research, including a month-long ethnographic study and dissertation on Hindu mythology and rituals during the 2013 Kumbh Mela. This unique blend of cultural intelligence and technical expertise allows me to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for editorial projects, think tank research, and the refinement of culturally nuanced AI models.