Media Professional · Nepal
मेडिया प्रोफेसनल, भिजुअल स्टोरीटेलर तथा एमफिल–पिएचडी रिसर्च स्कलर — crafting narratives that connect language, culture, and public life.
About
Mohan Gurung is a media professional and visual storyteller who has worked as a news editor, reporter, podcast host, and communications trainer with national organizations across Nepal.
He currently serves on the Advertisement Board Nepal and is an MPhil‑PhD research scholar at the Central Department of Linguistics, Tribhuvan University. His research explores how language, media, and public narratives shape social change — linking academic insight with practical storytelling in the field.
Hosts deep-dive conversations on culture, folk music, and social discourse
Led newsrooms from reporter to Editor-in-Chief across multiple platforms
MPhil–PhD scholar bridging language science with mass communication
Board member contributing to advertising regulation at the national level
"हरेक चुनौतीको सामना गर्ने बानी परेको छ। समस्याहरूसँग जुध्ने साहस बटुल्दै, र सोही साहसलाई ऊर्जामा रूपान्तरण गर्दै म आफ्नो दैनिकी चलाइरहेको छु।"
Expertise
Blending linguistics, mass communication, public health, and digital media to craft impactful, research-driven narratives.
Writing, editing, and linguistic expertise honed across newsrooms
Podcasting, social media, and visual storytelling across platforms
Linguistics scholarship and applied public health perspectives
Preserving and amplifying lok geet, culture, and community voices
Managing teams, training journalists, and field supervision
Media regulation, human rights monitoring, and civic engagement
Mohan Gurung Podcast
Hosts and produces podcasts focused on social issues, Nepali folk music (lok geet), language, and contemporary discourse — engaging diverse audiences through YouTube and digital platforms.
Advertisement Board Nepal
Contributes to policy, governance, and strategic decisions in advertising regulation and media-related initiatives at the national level.
Mohan Gurung / मोहन गुरुङ · Mero Dristy
Led editorial direction, managed newsroom operations, and oversaw content standards for multi-platform media brands. Directed policy and coordinated reporting teams for in-depth social and political coverage.
Akala Aawaj · Nepal Bahas
Edited news and feature content ensuring accuracy, clarity, and editorial ethics. Supported the editorial desk with content refinement, headline writing, and layout coordination for print and digital editions.
Republica
Reported on local and national issues, conducting field visits, interviews, and fact-checking to develop accurate, impactful news stories.
INSEC
Monitored and documented human rights and social justice issues at the district level, coordinating with local stakeholders and civil society organizations.
Waling Municipality
Supervised local-level activities and supported implementation and monitoring of municipal programs and community services.
Armadi English School
Taught and supported students in classroom activities, focusing on language, communication, and foundational academic skills.
Academia
Academic foundation in linguistics, mass communication, and public health — combining research depth with applied media practice.
Central Department of Linguistics, Tribhuvan University
Advanced research in linguistics with focus on language, society, and communication in the Nepali context. Bridging academic inquiry with media practice.
Tribhuvan University
Public health policy, research methods, and community health with a communication and development perspective.
Purbanchal University
Professional skills in journalism, media studies, and communication theory with hands-on newsroom exposure.
Tribhuvan University
Language structure, sociolinguistics, and applied linguistics relevant to Nepali languages and communities.
Waling Multiple Campus
Social sciences and communication-related subjects forming the academic foundation.
Shree Majhkot Higher Secondary School, Syangja
Foundational education in language, social studies, and civic awareness.
Work
Conversations on Nepali folk music, culture, and social issues — published on YouTube and reaching audiences across Nepal and the diaspora.
Episode 01 · Lok Sangeet · 2024
Narayan Rayamajhi — leading figure of Nepali folklore and film, a master of original folk music dedicated his life to preserving Nepali cultural heritage.
Episode · Folk · 2024
Singer Sheela Ale's remarkable journey from Ambukhaireni all the way to America — a story of music, migration, and identity.
Episode 03 · Folk Artist · 2024
Khuman Adhikari — popular folk artist from Syangja who has dedicated his life to Nepali folk literature and music, with thousands of beloved songs.
Episode · Lok Dohori · 2024
Raju Pariyar and Manju B.K. — two icons of folk and duet song — in conversation about lok geet, lok dohori, and the art of authentic Nepali voice.
Episode 12 · Folklore · 2024
Badri Pangeni on the brotherhood between lok geet and lok dohori — exploring how Nepali folk traditions hold communities together.
Episode 11 · Folk Music · 2024
Shiva Hamal on trading business losses for folk music gains — a candid conversation about passion, purpose, and the Nepali creative spirit.
Currently
Continuing the Mohan Gurung Podcast series — hosting conversations with folk artists, musicians, and cultural figures who are shaping and preserving Nepal's living oral traditions.
Mohan Gurung Podcast · YouTubeAdvancing doctoral research at the Central Department of Linguistics, Tribhuvan University — exploring the intersection of language, media, and public narrative in Nepal.
Tribhuvan UniversityContributing to national-level media regulation policy, governance decisions, and strategic frameworks for the advertising and communications sector.
Advertisement Board NepalReading widely at the crossroads of discourse analysis, media studies, and applied linguistics — feeding both research and editorial work with fresh perspectives.
Research & ReadingContact
Whether you're looking to collaborate on a podcast, editorial project, or research initiative — I'd love to hear from you.
Banasthali-16, Kathmandu, Nepal