Noida: Jist, a pure-play digital media company, has announced the appointment of Sonal Pateria as Senior Reporter, reinforcing its commitment to fearless journalism and high-caliber investigative reporting. In her new role, Sonal will be at the forefront of delivering ground-breaking investigation reports, in-depth features, and exclusive insights on stories that matter. Her focus will be on critical issues spanning politics, social affairs, and human interest narratives.
Sonal Pateria joins Jist with an impressive resume, having previously served as Special Correspondent at The Lallantop and holding key editorial positions at TV9. Based in Noida, she is renowned for her candid, impactful interviews—many of which have generated millions of views and stimulated significant public debate. Her fearless reporting style has earned her accolades such as the “Journalism for Peace” Award from MIT-World Peace University in 2023, a “Jury Appreciation Citation” at the Laadli Media Awards 2023, and the Laadli Media Award 2021 for gender-sensitive reporting.
Welcoming Sonal to the team, Nitin Narang, Co-founder at Jist, said, “Sonal’s work in ground level journalism aligns perfectly with Jist’s mission to deliver credible and compelling news. We are excited to see how her voice will elevate the platform’s impact and further engage with its growing audience base.”
Sattvik Mishra, Co-founder at Jist, added, “We have been steadily building a strong editorial team and Sonal’s appointment is a major step forward. Her presence will strengthen our ground reporting network and allow us to deliver fearless and in-depth storytelling that goes beyond the headlines.”
CEO & Co-founder at Jist, Rishi Pratim Mukherjee, also expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Sonal to Jist. Sonal not only brings deep journalistic experience but also a keen eye for impactful storytelling. As the digital news landscape continues to evolve, Sonal will be instrumental in steering our next phase of growth.”
Commenting on her new role, Sonal Pateria said, “I am excited to join Team Jist. It is a great opportunity to work with one of the country’s fastest growing digital news platforms. I look forward to collaborating with a team that is committed towards bold and impactful journalism.”
