Jist News appoints Asmita Nandy as Consulting Editor

Nandy is a Ramnath Goenka Award winning journalist

by e4m Staff
Published: Feb 12, 2026 4:44 PM | 1 min read

Jist News appoints Asmita Nandy as Consulting Editor

Jist News, the digital-first news platform, has appointed journalist and documentary filmmaker Asmita Nandy as Consulting Editor.

A Ramnath Goenka Award winner, Asmita Nandy brings nearly a decade of experience in investigative and immersive journalism across television, digital, and documentary formats. Her work has been recognized with the WAN-IFRA South Asia Award and RedInk Special Mention for impactful storytelling and editorial rigour.

Asmita has reported for leading Indian and international media organizations including CNA, French TV, Brut, The Quint, and Reuters, with a focus on people-first journalism and ground-level narratives.

At Jist, she will shape editorial strategy, lead documentary initiatives, and mentor Jist's reporting teams to deepen the platform's focus on investigative and field-based journalism.

Speaking on her appointment, Asmita Nandy said: “Jist’s commitment to on-ground journalism stands out at a time when trust, depth, and context are more important than ever. I'm excited to work with the team to build narratives that reflect ground realities and strengthen credible journalism."

Sattvik Mishra, Co-founder, Jist News, said: "Asmita brings exceptional editorial rigour and a documentary storytelling lens that align perfectly with Jist's mission. Her leadership will be instrumental as we scale our investigative capabilities and deepen our field reporting."