Pradipta Sarkar

Pradipta Sarkar has a diverse work experience in various roles and companies. Starting in 2006, they worked on various projects such as acting in a minor role in a feature film, designing a book cover, and co-authoring a travel guide. In 2008, they joined HarperCollins Publishers as a Copy Editor and also helped establish the young adult list and negotiated licensing agreements. From 2011 to 2013, they worked as a Commissioning Editor at Rupa Publications India, acquiring titles and developing marketing campaigns. After that, they became an Assistant Director at FICCI, where they developed programs for media and entertainment conferences and managed content. In 2014, they joined POPxo as a Managing Editor, where they significantly grew the user base and page views. In 2017, they joined Pocket Aces as a VP, overseeing content and product for Loco. Their responsibilities at Pocket Aces continued until 2021, with roles including VP of Product and VP of Content. Most recently, they joined Loco as a Product Director in 2021.

Pradipta Sarkar completed their education at Jadavpur University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English Language and Literature from 2003 to 2006. Pradipta then pursued further education at the same university and obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in English Language and Literature from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, Pradipta Sarkar acquired a Postgraduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing from the School of Cultural Texts and Records at Jadavpur University in 2007.