Saurav Dutta
Manager · Content Strategy & Editorial Leadership
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
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+91 98308 64385
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[email protected]
+91 98308 64385
linkedin.com/in/sauravduttajsr
sauravdutta.site
Content Strategy Leader with 6+ years driving editorial management, brand storytelling, and multi-channel campaigns at scale. Led teams of 16+ members across editorial, SEO, and digital marketing — achieving 25% organic reach growth, 18% increase in inbound leads, and 15% production efficiency gains through data-driven content governance and strategic editorial optimization at Research Nester Pvt. Ltd.
Content Strategy
Editorial Calendar Management
Brand Storytelling
Omnichannel Distribution
SEO & Digital Marketing
Content Governance
Content Audits
Team Leadership
Web Analytics
A/B Testing
Marketing Automation
Thought Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Content ROI Analysis
WordPress CMS
Generative AI
Professional Experience
Manager — Content Strategy
Research Nester Pvt. Ltd. · Jul 2025 – Present · Jamshedpur
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- Led a 16-member cross-functional content team spanning editorial, SEO, and digital marketing functions.
- Scaled multi-channel content campaigns across 7+ platforms — achieved 25% increase in organic reach within 12 months.
- Drove 18% growth in qualified inbound leads through strategic content governance and editorial optimization.
- Developed editorial calendars aligned with market insights and client needs in coordination with research and business units.
- Delivered data-backed content initiatives in collaboration with digital marketing and research teams.
Assistant Manager — Content Strategy
Research Nester Pvt. Ltd. · Jul 2023 – Jul 2025
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- Streamlined content audits across 2,400+ articles — improved organic engagement by 20% and reduced content redundancy by 15%.
- Supervised and mentored a team of 5 writers/editors; improved productivity by 25% while maintaining SEO and brand consistency.
- Established and enforced company-wide style guides, standardizing content across 7+ digital channels.
Team Lead — Content Strategy
Research Nester Pvt. Ltd. · Oct 2022 – Jul 2023
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- Spearheaded the launch of 3 new content verticals — increased web traffic by 18% and contributed to a 15% rise in inbound client inquiries.
- Conducted in-depth content performance analysis (CTR, bounce rate, keyword rankings), leading to 12% improvement in SEO-driven traffic within 6 months.
Content Writer & Editor
Research Nester Pvt. Ltd. · Oct 2019 – Oct 2022
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- Produced and edited 800+ SEO-optimized research articles, blogs, and press releases — drove 30% increase in search visibility and achieved first-page rankings for 40+ industry keywords.
- Contributed to positioning Research Nester as a top-ranked research provider across multiple sectors, resulting in 15% growth in inbound leads.
- Mentored and trained 10+ junior associates, improving content quality scores by 20%.
Strategy & Leadership
Content Strategy97%
6+ yrs · Full ownership, 16-member team
Editorial Leadership93%
Writer to Manager in 6 years
Content Governance90%
Style guides, 7+ channels, 2400+ audits
Cross-Functional Collaboration88%
Editorial, SEO, research, business units
Stakeholder Management85%
Client-aligned content plans
Digital & Technical
SEO & Organic Growth91%
40+ first-page keywords, 30% visibility lift
Web Analytics (GA, SEMrush, Ahrefs)82%
Performance reporting & CTR analysis
WordPress CMS85%
Full content lifecycle management
Generative AI in Content78%
Certified Aug & Sep 2025
B2B Long-form Writing94%
800+ articles, whitepapers, executive briefs
Languages
English — Full Professional
Hindi — Full Professional
Bengali — Native
Assamese — Full Professional
Verified Performance Metrics
25%
Organic Reach Growth
18%
Inbound Lead Increase
15%
Production Efficiency Gain
2,400+
Articles Audited
800+
Articles Written & Edited
40+
First-page Keywords
16+
Team Members Led
7+
Channels Managed
6+
Years in Leadership
Key Achievements
Organic Growth — 25% Reach Increase
Multi-channel campaign strategy · 2025
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- Scaled campaigns across 7+ platforms with a unified editorial calendar and audience segmentation strategy.
- Delivered 25% organic reach improvement within 12 months without paid promotion.
Content Audit — 2,400+ Article Overhaul
Content governance · 2023–2025
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- Audited full article library, identifying redundancy, thin content, and keyword cannibalisation.
- Achieved 20% improvement in organic engagement and 15% reduction in content redundancy.
SEO Content — 40+ First-Page Rankings
Long-form research writing · 2019–2022
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- Produced 800+ SEO-optimised articles independently, achieving first-page Google rankings for 40+ competitive keywords.
- Contributed to 30% increase in search visibility and 15% growth in inbound leads.
Academic Background
PGDM
Globsyn Business School · 71.12%
2014–2016
B.Sc. Botany (Hons.)
Gauhati University · 55%
2011–2014
Certifications
Generative AI Foundations Certificate
Professional Development
Aug 2025
How to Rank in AI Search Results
Professional Development
Sep 2025
Certification in Digital Marketing
Professional Development
2015
Awards & Recognitions
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Employee of the Month (×2)
Research Nester — Recognised out of 40+ peers for leadership and content performance excellence.
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Kalyani Leadership Award
KYLF
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Creative Head & Leadership Award
Serendipity 2016
Career Progression
Content Writer
Oct 2019
Senior Writer & Editor
2021
Team Lead
Oct 2022
Asst. Manager
Jul 2023
Manager — Content Strategy
Jul 2025 – Now
Let’s Talk Content Strategy
Whether you’re rethinking your editorial architecture, scaling a content team, or navigating the shift to AI-driven search — I enjoy exchanging ideas with practitioners facing the same challenges. Drop me a line.
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What I Bring to the Table
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Strategic Thinker
Translates business goals into content architectures that drive measurable organic growth and lead generation.
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People Leader
Built and scaled teams from 5 to 16+ members while improving productivity by 25% and content quality scores by 20%.
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Data-Driven Editor
Uses CTR, bounce rate, and keyword data to make editorial decisions — not gut feel. 40+ first-page rankings prove it.
What Colleagues Say
Saurav was my first manager and he has surely set the benchmark really high. He guided and supported my learning journey and made me a capable content writer that I am today. As a manager, he was very stern about meeting the deadlines, maintaining quality of the deliverables, and learning along the way.
Vidushi Shukla
Assistant Manager — Content
🔗 LinkedIn Recommendation · Sep 2025
Saurav has been a great teammate and someone I’ve learned a lot from during my time at Research Nester. He is a skilled content strategist who knows how to grow traffic and manage teams effectively. He’s led a large, cross-functional team and always brings clarity and structure to his work. His strong grasp of content strategy and SEO, along with his focus on process improvement, makes a real impact. Working with him has been smooth, collaborative, and truly rewarding.
Shivani Kushwaha
Japanese Language Expert @ InOpTra Digital
🔗 LinkedIn Recommendation · Sep 2025
Saurav had been the most encouraging and supportive team lead throughout my service at Research Nester. He was the one person who was always available to teach you, guide you, give you a pat in the back or a nudge in the right direction. His patience and perseverance helped the entire team to look up to him for inspiration. The perfect example of strength of character and resilience — Saurav has the courage and communication skills required in a true leader. He has been pivotal in shaping so many content writing journeys. I absolutely recommend him and wish him all the best.
Ranjana Jain
SEO Content Writer at The Luxury Closet
🔗 LinkedIn Recommendation · Sep 2025
He is a great team player. He understands the importance of the task provided to him and ensures he accomplishes the task on time with the desired quality.
Chanchal Kr. Daripa
ASM at Sunrise Foods
👤 Portfolio Testimonial
I asked Saurav to help me out to design a logo for my business. I was satisfied with his work as he designed it exactly the way I wanted it to be keeping all my requirements intact.
Rony Bhattacharya
Founder, Aspirant Academy
👤 Portfolio Testimonial
I was an amateur blogger for my blog ‘SUCHI HERE’. I was extremely satisfied and happy with the help from Saurav for all the content, graphics and overall structure of the blog. I wish him all the success in his life.
Suchismita Sanyal
Blogger at Suchi Here
👤 Portfolio Testimonial
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