MUMBAI: The team at the recently launched Hindi news channel JK 24x7 News is being strengthened. The men behind JK Media Network - R.K. Arora, Subash Chowdhary and Tapinder Kumar - have roped in the seasoned journalist Dinesh Gautam as the executive editor. The network also has Gulistan News in the regional space which caters to Jammu & Kashmir television viewers.

“We believe in bringing more leadership to our growing network, and I welcome Dinesh to a network that has immense potential, and believes in the fundamental principle of ‘You must be the change you want to see in the world.’ I am sure, that under his leadership the channel will create a benchmark in innovation, impact, ratings, time spends and viewer-support,” said Arora.

Gautam has also worked at senior editorial positions in Live India and Sahara News Network. Prior to this, he was the prime time anchor and principal correspondent at Zee News and was also associated with All
India Radio (AIR).

From the political battlefields of different Lok Sabha and assembly elections, to the heights of the union and rail budgets, he has covered every big news television from the frontline. He has anchored and reported on almost all the news beats including external affairs, cricket series, the Olympics, social and human issues and travelogues.

“I am truly elated to be part of this growing network, which continues to invest in people and infrastructure. I see tremendous opportunities and areas where we can provide value to our viewers,” added Gautam.