Makepeace Sitlhou — Co-Founder
Emmy award winning independent journalist and Fulbright fellow. I have been reporting on human rights, social movements, culture, travel, and alternative lifestyles for over a decade, with a focus on India and its Northeast region. I have worked with leading international and national media outlets, such as The Washington Post, Al Jazeera, Vice, Vox, and ThePrint, among many others, producing stories that inform, engage, and inspire audiences across the world. Until June 2023, I was in residency at the Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, where I expanded my skills and knowledge in investigative reporting, digital storytelling, and audience development. I have also received multiple awards and grants for my work. My mission is to use journalism as a tool for social change and empowerment and to amplify the voices and stories of marginalized and underrepresented communities. I’m available for feature writing, podcasting, producing documentaries, investigations, journalistic collaborations, editing, proofing, research, speech writing and copy writing. Don’t do execution anymore but can devise a digital/social media strategy for you!
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned journalist specializing in human rights and social issues.
Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
Experience: 7 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Media Management
- Editing
- Investigative Research
- Investigative Reporting
- Journalism
- Digital Security
- Training
- Research
- Report Writing
- Grant Writing
- Feature Writing
- Reporting
- Podcasting
- Production Planning
- Video Production
Career Highlights
- Emmy award-winning journalist with a decade of experience.
- Expert in investigative reporting on human rights and social movements.
- Fulbright fellow focused on amplifying marginalized voices.
Work Experience
Faultline Media
Founding Editor (11 mos)
Reporter ohne Grenzen
Digital Security Fellow (3 mos)
Earth Journalism Network
Fellow (1 yr 5 mos)
National Law School of India University
Researcher (3 mos)
The Prajnya Trust
Rajaram Media Research Fellowship (6 mos)
Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development
Militarism, Peace and Women’s Human Rights Media Fellow (10 mos)
Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting
Freelance Journalist (1 mo)
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Hubert H Humphrey Fellow (10 mos)
International Women's Media Foundation
Howard G Buffett Fund Grantee (7 mos)
The Bachchao Project
Podcast Producer (2 mos)
VICE Media
Host/Producer (1 mo)
Centre for Financial Accountability
Media Fellow (6 mos)
Amnesty International
Researcher (2 mos)
National Foundation for India
Media Fellow (1 yr)
Fact checking trainer (3 mos)
ThePrint
Correspondent (4 mos)
Freelance Self-Employed
Independent Journalist (8 yrs 9 mos)
The Humsafar Trust
Media Fellow (2 mos)
Amnesty International
Rapid Response Campaigner (1 yr 7 mos)
Sr. Web Editor (1 yr 4 mos)
Sattva Media and Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Community Editor, The Alternative (2 yrs 3 mos)
Halabol Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Associate Editor, Halabol (6 mos)
Breakthrough (US human rights group)
Programme Executive - New Media (1 yr 2 mos)
Deepalaya
School Counselllor (Trainee) (1 mo)
TARSHI
Intern (2 mos)
Twenty Onwards Media
Editorial Assistant (7 mos)
Education
Non degree at Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University
Master of Arts - MA at Delhi University
Bachelor of Arts - BA at Jesus and Mary College (JMC), Delhi
10+2 at The Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi
