Editorial & Newsroom Leadership
Odisha Reporter
Babita Swain is the Editor of Odisha Reporter and brings over 25 years of journalism and media experience with Odisha Television Limited (OTV).
She began her career as a Trainee Reporter, building extensive experience in news gathering, reporting, field journalism and newsroom operations. Over the years, she took on diverse responsibilities across the organisation and progressed into leadership roles, including serving as a Head of Department, before taking charge as Editor of Odisha Reporter.
Her role spans editorial leadership, newsroom management, team development, editorial decision-making and cross-functional coordination, with a strong focus on journalistic values, accuracy, responsibility and professional excellence.
With experience across multiple departments and a deep understanding of newsroom operations, Babita brings a strong leadership, collaborative and execution-focused approach to her role, contributing to the continued growth of Odisha Reporter and the wider organisation.
