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Hi, I’m Andra Samoila. I’m an international TV producer and media fixer with over a decade of experience delivering documentaries, investigative journalism, travel shows, reality formats, and broadcast productions for BBC, Netflix, ARTE, Discovery, Vice, and other global broadcasters. I thrive in cross-border environments and excel at access negotiation, high-risk logistics, permits, and contributor management.
I’m a proven leader from concept to delivery, coordinating international crews across multi-location shoots, building strategic partnerships, and managing complex production pipelines while keeping budgets and timelines on track.
Language
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Producer & Founder at AS Media Productions
January 1, 2021 - PresentFounded and lead an independent international production company delivering documentaries, branded content, and broadcast-ready factual projects. Oversaw full production lifecycle: development, budgeting, contracts, access, permits, filming, post-production, and delivery. Led international crews, high-risk logistics, and multi-location shoots across Romania. Built strategic partnerships with broadcasters, directors, and international production houses. Managed company finances, invoicing, payroll, suppliers, and client negotiations.
International Media Producer / Fixer at Romania
January 1, 2017 - August 1, 2021Provided full production services for international crews filming in Romania. Managed schedules, resources, logistics, transportation, and equipment hire. Hired crews, negotiated supplier and location rates, and built contributor networks. Developed proposals, storyboards, production schedules, and managed budgets. Led on-set production, field producing, post-production coordination, payroll, and vendor relations. Delivered documentaries, travel shows, reality formats, corporate videos, and commercials.
Voice Talent at B1 TV Channel
October 1, 2011 - March 1, 2018Presented news and introduced programs for 24/7 television broadcast. Recorded corporate narration, radio commercials, and audiobooks. Delivered emotionally driven voice performances for broadcast media.
Youth Worker at Freelance / Project-Based
June 1, 2014 - August 1, 2021Delivered communication and entrepreneurship training for youth beneficiaries. Designed non-formal education programs and leadership workshops. Provided emotional support and maintained detailed documentation and reporting.
Operations Manager at Teach for Romania
January 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015Led logistics and production operations for NGO training programs. Coordinated teams, schedules, and resources for national education projects.
Education
Master’s Degree – Broadcast Journalism at University of Bucharest
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025Bachelor’s Degree – Communication & Journalism at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iași
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025Qualifications
Certification – Radio Broadcasting (Lagardère Group, France)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025Award Winner – European Commission Journalism Competition
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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