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Lifestyle Manager

About

Research and operations professional with 10+ years of experience spanning digital media, content production, and research operations — with a strong track record of leading teams, managing data quality, and delivering results in fast-paced environments. I started my career in media, working across outlets like Radioandmusic.com, Spotboye (9XM), and Latestly.com — covering everything from breaking news and celebrity features to major sporting events. Over nearly a decade in digital journalism and content management, I developed sharp instincts for accuracy, speed, and storytelling, along with hands-on experience in SEO, editorial workflows, and audience-first content strategy. That foundation led me naturally into research operations. At Forbes Advisor, I now lead a team of researchers, overseeing daily research execution, enforcing data accuracy through structured quality checks, and working closely with engineering and analytics teams to continuously improve our workflows and output standards. What ties both phases of my career together is a commitment to quality, a comfort with complexity, and an ability to get teams to perform at their best. Open to connecting with professionals in research, media, operations, and knowledge services.

Location

Mumbai

AI stack

claude

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notebooklm

openai

perplexity

ChatGPT

Work experience

Lifetstyle Manager at Forbes Advisor, Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo, Hybrid, · Handle research operations across Home, Health, Legal, and Education verticals leading more than 10 researchers and overseeing daily research execution and delivery. · Ensure data accuracy through structured quality checks and validation of research outputs. · Conduct research on assigned data points and support ongoing research deliverables. · Manage stakeholder requirements and resolve operational challenges. · Oversee research workflows and ensure smooth execution of processes. · Work extensively with DataHive (in-house platform) for research operations. · Collaborate closely with Data Research Engineering team to resolve system issues and improve workflows. · Partner with Data Analysts to incorporate feedback and improve data quality standards.

Content Product Manager at Forbes Advisor, Mar 2022 - Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Senior Content Manager- Sports at Latestly, Mar 2018 - Mar 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, I look after the sports section of my website. My job includes keeping a tab on the latest developments of sports. Covering major sporting events and so on

Senior Production Manager at Latestly.com, Mar 2018 - Mar 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo, Managed full content production pipeline for a high-traffic sports vertical — from editorial planning and resource allocation through to CMS publishing and performance review. Led social media content strategy, monitoring trends and ensuring timely, audience-relevant output across platforms. Drove SEO-informed content planning, improving organic reach and engagement through data-led editorial decisions. Coordinated cross-functional content operations, managing multiple content formats simultaneously including articles, social assets, and live coverage.

Contributor at 9xm's Digital Portal — Spotboye, Nov 2015 - Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos, Produced exclusive features, celebrity interviews, and live event content for one of India's leading entertainment digital portals. Managed content calendar and CMS workflows for features vertical, ensuring consistent publishing schedules and editorial quality. Built industry source network to secure exclusives, demonstrating proactive ownership and accountability.

Contributor at SPOTBOYE.COM, Nov 2015 - Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos, · Produced feature stories, breaking news coverage, celebrity interviews, and exclusive content. · Conducted fact-checking, proofreading, and editorial reviews prior to publication. · Utilized CMS platforms to publish and manage digital content. · Built and maintained relationships with industry stakeholders and contributors.

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Indore

ADMM, Journalism, MET

Public links

youtube.com: https://youtube.com/@justplaysoccer8242

github: https://github.com/dhairya31072011