Shatarupa Chaudhuri is a deputy managing editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica, where she works across a wide range of subjects—from literature and Indian history to business and culture. She joined the team in October 2024, bringing nearly two decades of editorial experience across publishing, journalism, and digital content creation.
Over the years, Shatarupa has worn many hats: she’s managed children’s books at Dorling Kindersley, shaped higher education content at Pearson, written UX copy for Airtel’s music and entertainment platforms, reported on books, theatre, and LGBTQ+ stories for The New Indian Express, and edited business news at The Economic Times.
EDUCATION AND EXPERTISE
Shatarupa holds a master’s degree in English literature from Jadavpur University and a bachelor’s degree in the subject from Presidency College, University of Calcutta. Her academic love for literature set the stage for what has become a wide-ranging editorial journey.
Her strengths lie in editorial project management, content development, and cross-functional collaboration—especially when it comes to balancing creative vision with practical timelines. Along the way, she’s developed a knack for working with authors, designers, and subject experts to bring projects to life.
IN SHATARUPA’S OWN WORDS…
I’ve often been called a “Jill of all trades”—a compliment, I think—given how I’ve bounced between editing illustrated non-fiction, writing UX copy, and everything in between. At Encyclopaedia Britannica, I’ve found the perfect meeting point between news media, print publishing, and digital content. It’s a space that allows us to respond to what’s immediate and relevant, while also taking the time to dive deep into stories that deserve to be told with nuance.
For me, it all comes down to storytelling—building a narrative that offers clarity and insight while connecting with the readers. Whether it’s a news explainer or a profile of a cultural icon, I’m driven by the challenge of making complex ideas more meaningful and accessible for a wide audience, and just as invested in shaping widely read pieces as I am in bringing underrepresented stories to the forefront.
