Venkatesh R

Venkatesh H R is the Director of Training and Research at BOOM FactCheck, a media literacy and fact-checking organization.1 He is an experienced media professional with a background in journalism, entrepreneurship, and digital media. Some key points about Venkatesh H R include:

1. Professional Experience:

   • Currently serves as Director of Training and Research at BOOM FactCheck since September 20191
   • Former John S. Knight Fellow at Stanford University (2018-2019)1
   • Worked as an ICFJ-Knight Fellow at the International Center for Journalists (2017-2018)1
   • Founded and edited NetaData, a project addressing fake news and polarization in India (2016-2018)1

2. Media Background:

   • Has about 17 years of experience across various topics and platforms in journalism1
   • Worked as an editor at The Quint, a mobile-first news startup (2015-2016)1
   • Served as a Senior Anchor at CNN-IBN for over 8 years (2005-2014)1

3. Education:

   • Holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Psychology, and English Literature from Christ College, Bangalore1
   • Completed a Master's Programme in Mass Communication from Symbiosis International University1
   • Earned an Advanced Certificate in Entrepreneurial Journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY1

4. Expertise:

   • Specializes in media literacy, fact-checking, and addressing misinformation13
   • Developed and leads Media Buddhi, the media literacy initiative at BOOM3
   • Regularly speaks about fake news at journalism conferences and events2

Venkatesh H R's work focuses on improving journalism quality, combating misinformation, and enhancing media literacy in India and beyond.123