Jayashree Narayanan is a distinguished journalist and Copy Editor at The Indian Express. With over a decade of rigorous professional experience, she specializes in translating complex social and health issues into compelling, human-centric narratives, focusing on themes from public health and fitness to gender, diversity, and climate action.
Experience & Career
Jayashree's extensive career, spanning over 10 years in the industry, reflects a strong commitment to both editorial precision and impactful feature writing. She possesses robust academic credentials, including an M.A. in Convergent Journalism from AJK MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia University, and a B.A. (Hons.) in Journalism from Kamala Nehru College, Delhi University.
Notably, her professional history includes a significant role as a Media Consultant for the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) under the Ministry of Women and Child Development (GOI), demonstrating a strong, policy-based journalistic background. She has also served as an editorial Feature Writer at the Deccan Herald and contributed to Delhi Post before joining The Indian Express in 2019.
Expertise & Focus Areas
Jayashree is renowned for her wide-ranging yet incisive coverage, utilising a human-first approach to reporting:
Health & Public Policy: Expertly covers health and fitness, focusing on critical topics like disease classification (e.g., obesity) and the impact of public health decisions.
Gender & Diversity: Dedicated coverage on empowering women leaders and presenting the stories of people with disabilities, advocating for diversity and social inclusion.
Societal Trends & Culture: Reports on evolving generational behaviours and cultural phenomena, utilizing a sociological lens.
Methodology: Her philosophy centers on the belief that "every person has a story to tell," driving her on-ground research and the creation of deeply empathetic, yet objective, features.
Authoritativeness & Trust
Jayashree's professional history establishes high authority and trustworthiness. Jayashree's profile adheres strictly to E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness). Her experience as a Media Consultant for a key government body (NCPCR) provides her with unique, verifiable expertise in dealing with sensitive social and legal frameworks related to child protection and policy. Furthermore, her role as a Copy Editor at a leading national publication ensures that her content is meticulously vetted, structurally sound, and adheres to the highest journalistic standards.
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