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Mohan Gurung

Media Professional · Nepal

Mohan
Gurung

Visual Storyteller & Research Scholar

मेडिया प्रोफेसनल, भिजुअल स्टोरीटेलर तथा एमफिल–पिएचडी रिसर्च स्कलर — crafting narratives that connect language, culture, and public life.

Podcast Host News Editor Linguistics Digital Creator Board Member
Walling, Syangja · Kathmandu, Nepal

The person behind the mic

Mohan Gurung
8+ Years in Media & Research

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.

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Audio & Podcast

Hosts deep-dive conversations on culture, folk music, and social discourse

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Editorial Leadership

Led newsrooms from reporter to Editor-in-Chief across multiple platforms

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Linguistics Research

MPhil–PhD scholar bridging language science with mass communication

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Public Policy

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।"

Skills & Focus Areas

Blending linguistics, mass communication, public health, and digital media to craft impactful, research-driven narratives.

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Communication & Editorial

Writing, editing, and linguistic expertise honed across newsrooms

Editorial Management News Reporting Field Journalism Academic Writing Copyediting
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Digital Media & Content

Podcasting, social media, and visual storytelling across platforms

Podcast Hosting Video Production Content Strategy Social Media Digital Branding
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Research & Academia

Linguistics scholarship and applied public health perspectives

Sociolinguistics Research Methods Public Health Language Policy Discourse Analysis
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Focus: Nepali Culture

Preserving and amplifying lok geet, culture, and community voices

Folk Music Cultural Narrative Community Engagement Nepali Languages
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Leadership & Training

Managing teams, training journalists, and field supervision

Team Leadership Communications Training Field Supervision Teaching
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Policy & Governance

Media regulation, human rights monitoring, and civic engagement

Ad Board Policy Human Rights Municipal Governance INSEC Monitoring
8+ Years Experience
16+ Podcast Episodes
5+ Editorial Roles
3 Advanced Degrees

Professional Journey

Extensive experience across editorial leadership, reporting, digital content creation, and supervision roles in media, civil society, and local government across Nepal.

2023 – Present

Podcast Presenter

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.

Digital Creator Content Strategy Audience Engagement
Board Tenure

Board Member

Advertisement Board Nepal

Contributes to policy, governance, and strategic decisions in advertising regulation and media-related initiatives at the national level.

Governance Media Policy
Editorial Leadership

Editor-in-Chief

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.

Editorial Leadership Team Management Content Quality
Sub-Editorial

Editor · Sub-Editor

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.

Field Journalism

Reporter

Republica

Reported on local and national issues, conducting field visits, interviews, and fact-checking to develop accurate, impactful news stories.

Civil Society

District Representative

INSEC

Monitored and documented human rights and social justice issues at the district level, coordinating with local stakeholders and civil society organizations.

Public Sector

Supervisor

Waling Municipality

Supervised local-level activities and supported implementation and monitoring of municipal programs and community services.

Education

Assistant Teacher

Armadi English School

Taught and supported students in classroom activities, focusing on language, communication, and foundational academic skills.

Education & Qualifications

Academic foundation in linguistics, mass communication, and public health — combining research depth with applied media practice.

Completed

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Tribhuvan University

Public health policy, research methods, and community health with a communication and development perspective.

Completed

Mass Communication

Purbanchal University

Professional skills in journalism, media studies, and communication theory with hands-on newsroom exposure.

Ongoing / Completed

Studies in Linguistics

Tribhuvan University

Language structure, sociolinguistics, and applied linguistics relevant to Nepali languages and communities.

Graduate

Higher Secondary Education

Waling Multiple Campus

Social sciences and communication-related subjects forming the academic foundation.

Graduate

School Education

Shree Majhkot Higher Secondary School, Syangja

Foundational education in language, social studies, and civic awareness.

Podcast Episodes

Conversations on Nepali folk music, culture, and social issues — published on YouTube and reaching audiences across Nepal and the diaspora.

Narayan Rayamajhi Episode

Episode 01 · Lok Sangeet · 2024

नेपाली लोकसंगीतका धरोहर नारायण रायमाझी

Narayan Rayamajhi — leading figure of Nepali folklore and film, a master of original folk music dedicated his life to preserving Nepali cultural heritage.

Shila Ale Episode

Episode · Folk · 2024

गायिका शिला आलेको आँबुखैरेनीदेखि अमेरिकासम्मको यात्रा

Singer Sheela Ale's remarkable journey from Ambukhaireni all the way to America — a story of music, migration, and identity.

Khuman Adhikari Episode

Episode 03 · Folk Artist · 2024

ह्वात्त आएर ह्वात्त जानेलाई भाइरल भनिन्छ — Khuman Adhikari

Khuman Adhikari — popular folk artist from Syangja who has dedicated his life to Nepali folk literature and music, with thousands of beloved songs.

Raju Pariyar Manju BK

Episode · Lok Dohori · 2024

स्वर सम्राट राजु परियार र ठाडो भाकाका गायिका मञ्जु बिकसँग

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.

Badri Pangeni Episode

Episode 12 · Folklore · 2024

लोकगीत र लोकदोहोरी दाजुभाई हुन् — Badri Pangeni

Badri Pangeni on the brotherhood between lok geet and lok dohori — exploring how Nepali folk traditions hold communities together.

Shiva Hamal Episode

Episode 11 · Folk Music · 2024

शिव हमाललाई व्यापारमा घाटा, लोकसंगीतमा नाफा — Shiva Hamal

Shiva Hamal on trading business losses for folk music gains — a candid conversation about passion, purpose, and the Nepali creative spirit.

What I'm doing right now

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In Progress

MPhil–PhD Research in Linguistics

Advancing doctoral research at the Central Department of Linguistics, Tribhuvan University — exploring the intersection of language, media, and public narrative in Nepal.

Tribhuvan University
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Ongoing

Serving on the Advertisement Board Nepal

Contributing to national-level media regulation policy, governance decisions, and strategic frameworks for the advertising and communications sector.

Advertisement Board Nepal
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Exploring

Deepening study of sociolinguistics & Nepali language policy

Reading widely at the crossroads of discourse analysis, media studies, and applied linguistics — feeding both research and editorial work with fresh perspectives.

Research & Reading

Let's connect

Whether you're looking to collaborate on a podcast, editorial project, or research initiative — I'd love to hear from you.

Location

Banasthali-16, Kathmandu, Nepal