Mumbai: Zee Media Corp has announced the appointment of Gautam Bhattacharya as editor of Zee 24 Ghanta. In this new role, he will oversee the input and output of all content for the channel to drive its growth.

Bhattacharya is one of the most respected and renowned sports journalists in the country. His unique content style is sure to enrich the news consumption experience of the Bengali audience.

“Gautam's wealth of experience will make Zee 24 Ghanta stronger. He is a known face in the industry who always leads from the front, and we have immense confidence in him," remarked Zee 24 Ghanta's CEO Purushottam Vaishnava. "With the joining of Gautam Bhattacharya, we are equipped with one of the most robust regional teams. The channel is already undergoing a few changes in content and Gautam could not have joined at a better time.”

"We are excited to have Gautam on board," said Zee Media Corp CRO Abhay Ojha. "His varied experience will help in curating a viewing experience unparalleled in the Bengal news industry. This will also help us drive the revenue growth projected for the channel.”

Currently, Zee 24 Ghanta is on a fresh route to rediscover the true essence of news in the increasing clutter. Dedicated to keeping the people of Bengal abreast with the latest happenings, factual reporting, and in-depth analysis, the channel is one of the key news channels in the regional news space.