I am a Magazine News and Digital Journalism MA student/fellow at Syracuse University. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, with a BA in Communication Studies. My journalistic interests are in human interest and city infrastructure stories.
Ankit Bandyopadhyay
(256)-694-1005 | anbando9@gmail.com
Graduate journalism student at Syracuse University with a background in digital and print reporting. Experienced in transportation and political beats, with bylines in Syracuse.com, Charleston City Paper, CBS 42, and theNewshouse.com. Skilled in AP Style, interviews, and deadline-driven reporting.
Master of Arts (Magazine News and Digital Journalism) (2024 - Dec. 2025) Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York (Current GPA: 4.0)
Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies - Broadcasting), Magna Cum Laude University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, Graduated April 2024 (GPA 3.9)
AP Style, interviewing, writing, SEO
Proficiency in Adobe, Google, and Microsoft Suite
Broadcast editing experience in both academic and professional settings.
Syracuse.com Reporting Fellow (January 2025 - present)
Contributing writer to Syracuse.com as part of the Newhouse Diversity Fellowship, writing 2-3 articles weekly on infrastructure, transportation, and lifestyle beats.
Lead News Producer for the NewsHouse (May 2025 - present)
Pitched stories for contributing writers based on local Syracuse events. Edited 5+ stories weekly by contributors for the website utilizing AP Stylebook.
News Intern for Charleston City Paper (May - June 2025)
Authored front page story of June 4th issue of the newspaper on Charleston residents’ attitudes towards the Trump administration. Engaged with the local Jewish community on their feelings following Colorado’s anti-semitism attacks. Wrote about the effects of new tourist trends on local businesses.
CBS 42 Digital/News Intern (January - April 2023)
Wrote quick-turn articles for the station’s website, pitched story ideas, and assisted multi-media journalists with live packages and research on stories.
Outreach Director for University of Alabama at Birmingham Student Media (September 2023 - April 2024)
Developed a monthly newsletter for Student Media alumni, and networked with local Birmingham area businesses for marketing promotions.
Contributing writer, University of Alabama at Birmingham Kaleidoscope Newspaper writer (2021-2022)
Wrote and pitched articles for the Campus and Politics section of college newspaper.
Contributing writer, The NewsHouse - Syracuse University (2024- present)
Contributing writer to the Entertainment and Off-Campus section of college newspaper. Reported on a concert plagued with controversy, interviewed attendees in a high-pressure environment. Covered the aftermath of a Syracuse sewer leakage, spoke to city officials on environmental impact.