Jaideep Karnik

Head of Digital, Amar Ujala

Jaideep Karnik is the Head of Digital at Amar Ujala, where he focuses on exploring and experimenting with innovative forms of digital content across web, mobile, and other platforms.

With over two decades of experience, Jaideep is one of India’s early adopters of digital media. He has witnessed the evolution of online content, from the early days of dial-up internet to the modern 4G era. His journey began as a print journalist with Naidunia, a prominent Hindi daily in Central India, where he later became the youngest Editor and held the position for over four years.

Jaideep’s passion for journalism led him to blend content and technology seamlessly. During his time at Webdunia, a pioneer in digital language technology, he honed his expertise in digital platforms. Later, as a consultant for Network18, he played a key role in transforming premium news websites such as IBNLive, IBNKhabar, and News18.

A prolific writer and passionate journalist, Jaideep’s articles and editorials cover a wide range of topics, from international and national issues to stories of human interest. His extensive experience spans print, digital, and television media.

Widely traveled and well-connected, Jaideep has represented India at various prestigious international seminars. His career reflects a deep commitment to innovation and excellence in journalism and digital content creation.