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I am a journalist, writer, and content creator with a track record of producing clear, well-sourced reporting and engaging editorial content across English and Czech-language platforms. I have worked across media, think tanks, and academic settings, blending research, storytelling, and digital publishing to inform and engage diverse audiences. I enjoy building efficient, AI-enabled workflows that maintain quality and oversight while expanding reach.…I am a journalist, writer, and content creator with a track record of producing clear, well-sourced reporting and engaging editorial content across English and Czech-language platforms. I have worked across media, think tanks, and academic settings, blending research, storytelling, and digital publishing to inform and engage diverse audiences. I enjoy building efficient, AI-enabled workflows that maintain quality and oversight while expanding reach.

Jakub Ferencik

Writer, Copywriter, Content Producer, +2

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I am a journalist, writer, and content creator with a track record of producing clear, well-sourced reporting and engaging editorial content across English and Czech-language platforms. I have worked across media, think tanks, and academic settings, blending research, storytelling, and digital publishing to inform and engage diverse audiences. I enjoy building efficient, AI-enabled workflows that maintain quality and oversight while expanding reach.…I am a journalist, writer, and content creator with a track record of producing clear, well-sourced reporting and engaging editorial content across English and Czech-language platforms. I have worked across media, think tanks, and academic settings, blending research, storytelling, and digital publishing to inform and engage diverse audiences. I enjoy building efficient, AI-enabled workflows that maintain quality and oversight while expanding reach.

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I am a journalist, writer, and content creator with a track record of producing clear, well-sourced reporting and engaging editorial content across English and Czech-language platforms. I have worked across media, think tanks, and academic settings, blending research, storytelling, and digital publishing to inform and engage diverse audiences. I enjoy building efficient, AI-enabled workflows that maintain quality and oversight while expanding reach.

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English

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Slovak

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Czech

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Russian

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Work Experience

News Curator, Content Editor at Taboola

November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026

Reviewed and curated news and editorial content for Czech and Slovak feeds, ensuring articles met standards for accuracy, legality, and recency. Brought editorial judgment to balance across categories, maintained feed updates, and supported platform quality with consistent content decisions. Built AI-assisted workflows using Claude to support summarization, classification, and drafting tasks, enabling greater efficiency and experimentation with automation while preserving quality and editorial oversight.

Journalist at Czech Radio / Radio Prague International

June 1, 2024 - January 31, 2026

Wrote for Czech Radio’s external service, focusing on Czech domestic politics and international affairs. Managed RPI’s English-language Facebook page with ~16,000 followers and co-managed RPI’s X account. Regularly hosted and moderated the daily podcast, Czechia in 30 Minutes, contributing to a lively, accessible news brief.

Lead Copywriter at Bearicorn

March 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Led video scripting in collaboration with the team on topics related to security, AI, and privacy. Produced content across social media channels from YouTube to X, and participated in grant editing and evaluation to support funding decisions and program delivery.

Lead Copywriter at Mithryl

June 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Co-writer and editor of content production. Worked with the team on drafting and editing content that aligned with AI in manufacturing and development topics, ensuring clear messaging and accurate technical detail.

Contributing Writer at Standard

October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Weekly contributor to 'Téma Týždňa' (Theme of the Week), covering topics such as EU sanctions on Russia, AI morality, Bitcoin narratives, Germany’s leadership in the EU, Slovakia’s manufacturing capabilities, and other current affairs.

Research Assistant at Europeum Institute for Foreign Policy

April 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Wrote on EU affairs, including EU demilitarization, Ukrainian EU accession, EU sanctions against Russia, far-right politics in Europe, Russian disinformation, and Europe’s energy crisis. Assisted with background research and fact-checking for policy papers.

Lead Analyst at Defence and Security Innovation Hub

February 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023

Led analysis on pro-Ukrainian and pro-Russian media narratives, shaping insights for policy and security-oriented audiences.

Policy Advisor & Chief Editor at LCOY Canada

October 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

Led editorial direction and provided policy guidance around climate change, sustainability, climate justice, and related policy debates.

Contributing Writer at Macdonald-Laurier Institute & Disinformation Watch

February 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022

Contributed two articles to MLI and Disinformation Watch on Ukraine, information warfare, and related policy topics.

Editorial Intern at GlobSec (Global Security Forum)

May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024

Edited social media content and assisted with drafting summaries from panels, contributing to web content for 2023–2024.

Teaching Assistant at McGill University

September 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

HIST 216: Russian history course – graded essays for ~60 students and led monthly group discussions for ~50 students; JWST 240: Holocaust studies – graded essays for ~60 students and led bi-weekly group discussions.

Research Assistant at Europeum Institute for Foreign Policy

April 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Assisted with EU affairs research, including demilitarization, EU sanctions, and energy policy.

Lead Analyst at Defence and Security Innovation Hub

February 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023

Lead analyst on Ukrainian and Russian media narratives; contributed to analysis used by policy and security teams.

Policy Advisor & Chief Editor at LCOY Canada

October 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

Provided editorial leadership and policy advisement on climate and sustainability topics.