Journalist Ananya Duttaa has left WION and joined HOOK Global as Senior News Editor & Anchor. Before joining HOOK Global, she worked with WION and Hindustan Times. Her career so far has spanned international news, broadcast journalism, digital content creation and editorial development.
Ananya began her journalism career at WION in 2019 after graduating from the Asian College of Journalism. She started as a writer but soon got the opportunity to explore anchoring. Over time, she became involved in prime-time shows, geopolitical bulletins and election-focused programmes.
After spending more than five years at WION, Ananya joined Hindustan Times in January 2025. There, she focused on digital journalism and launched several digital IPs. Her responsibilities included researching stories, writing scripts, identifying the right experts and overseeing production.
After her stint at Hindustan Times, Ananya has now started a new chapter at HOOK Global. In August 2026, she took on the role of Senior News Editor & Anchor, marking another important step in her career.
In her new role, her responsibilities will extend beyond writing stories and anchoring programmes. She will also contribute to shaping the newsroom’s editorial direction and developing news content through new ideas and formats.
Ananya describes her early experience at HOOK Global as an opportunity to learn and take on new challenges. She aims to contribute to building a newsroom that remains curious about global developments, embraces new approaches to journalism and creates content that responds to the evolving needs of its audience.
From writing and anchoring at WION to developing digital shows at Hindustan Times and now taking on a new editorial role at HOOK Global, Ananya Duttaa’s career has continued to evolve. Her latest move marks the beginning of a new chapter, bringing fresh opportunities to build on her experience across broadcast and digital journalism.