Pallabi Munsi
London,India
Summary
Multiple award-winning multiplatform investigative journalist with a strong background in investigative research and reporting, fact-checking, and open-source intelligence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investigative Researcher
CNN
London
01.2023 - Current
- As a multiplatform investigative researcher, writer, and producer, I specialize in identifying critical stories and conducting in-depth research that combines traditional investigative techniques—such as source-building, whistleblower interviews, and archival digging—with cutting-edge open-source intelligence and data analysis. From the initial concept to final publication, I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring complex investigations to life across diverse media platforms.
- Over the past two years, my work has exposed atrocities, such as sexual slavery in Sudan and the arms supply chain fueling the country's ongoing war, earning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative News: Long Form and recognition as a runner-up at the AIB Awards. My sustained coverage of the war in Sudan has also been shortlisted for the FPA Awards. Additionally, in the last year and a half, I have led and contributed to multiple high-impact investigations into the Israel-Gaza conflict, securing whistleblowers from the Israeli military and US State Department, and as part of a team, I received the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award.
- My recent investigations also uncovered the Iranian regime's use of black sites to detain and torture protesters following Mahsa Amini's death and revealed the Myanmar junta's brutal tactics of burning and beheading opposition forces as they lost ground on the battlefield.
Reporter
CNN
New Delhi, India
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Reporting original enterprise and investigative multiplatform pieces on gender inequalities from across Asia
- I have helped conceptualize and launch four As Equals series with investigations: one has been highly commended in the Drums Online Media Award; one of which has won a Sigma Delta Chi Award and Lovie Award
Reporter
OZY Media
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Pitched and reported original enterprise and investigative features and analysis with a focus on gender inequalities, social justice, politics and human rights from India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, the Philippines, China among other countries
- I reported OZY's top performing story of 2020 from India's remote Northeast states on a woman who saved 72,000 human trafficking victims from across South Asia
- I have conducted fact-checks and research for OZY-produced podcasts and TV shows, including Black Women OWN the Conversation, which led me to be part of an Emmy Award-winning team
- I have also written deep dive newsletters and daily news newsletters
Deputy Chief Editor
Hindustan Times
New Delhi
05.2018 - 07.2019
- As Deputy Chief Editor at Hindustan Times, I was responsible for commissioning and editing the main national and international news stories of the day, ensuring their accuracy and clarity. I worked closely with reporters, guiding them on sourcing, fact-checking, and refining content to produce polished, compelling narratives.
- My role also involved overseeing editorial quality and maintaining consistency across the publication's coverage.
Senior Editor
The Indian Express
New Delhi
08.2015 - 04.2018
- As a Senior Editor at The Indian Express, I was responsible for commissioning and editing national news stories, ensuring their accuracy, clarity, and editorial integrity. I also spearheaded weekly long-form stories, collaborating closely with reporters to deliver in-depth investigative pieces.
- In this role, I also reported several investigations, one of which highlighted the continued practice of female genital mutilation among female children in India's Bohra community—a story that gained significant legal traction, with the testimonies I gathered being used as evidence in the Indian judiciary.
Copy Editor
Mumbai Mirror
Mumbai
12.2012 - 06.2015
- In my role as a Subeditor at Mumbai Mirror, I honed my skills in both reporting and editing, learning the ropes of fast-paced newsroom operations. I was responsible for editing breaking news stories, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to tight deadlines, while also contributing to story development. My role involved working closely with reporters to refine content, correct factual inaccuracies, and enhance narrative structure.
- I reported on local events and breaking news, which allowed me to sharpen my storytelling and investigative skills.
Education
Post Graduate Degree - Journalism
Asian College of Journalism
Chennai, India 04.2010 - 05.2011
B.A. (Hons) - History
Presidency College, University of Calcutta
Kolkata, Indioa 04.2007 - 05.2010
Skills
- Investigative research and reporting
- Fact-checking
- Open-source Intelligence
- Data Analysis
- Editing
- Interview data collection
- Critical evaluation
- Cross functional collaboration
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Certification
- Hostile Environment and First Aid Training - Pangolin Group
- Bellingcat 40-hour open source investigations training
Languages
English
Native
Bangla
Native
Hindi
Native
Urdu
Intermediate
Punjabi
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Have won Emmy Award
- Have won Edward R Murrow Award
- Have won SPJ Sigma Delta Chi Award
- Have won Lovie Award
- Highly commended at Drum Online Media Award
- Runners-up at AIB Award
- Shortlisted for FPA Award
- Shortlisted for British Journalism Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Investigative Researcher
CNN
01.2023 - Current
Reporter
CNN
05.2021 - 01.2023
Reporter
OZY Media
08.2019 - 05.2021
Deputy Chief Editor
Hindustan Times
05.2018 - 07.2019
Senior Editor
The Indian Express
08.2015 - 04.2018
Copy Editor
Mumbai Mirror
12.2012 - 06.2015
Post Graduate Degree - Journalism
Asian College of Journalism
04.2010 - 05.2011
B.A. (Hons) - History
Presidency College, University of Calcutta
04.2007 - 05.2010
- Hostile Environment and First Aid Training - Pangolin Group
- Bellingcat 40-hour open source investigations training
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