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I’m Stoyan Markov, a Bulgarian communications and media professional based in Sofia, with over a decade of leadership in defense-related public information and strategic communications. I’ve served in the Ministry of Defense Information Center in progressively senior roles, including Director of the Strategic Communications, Public Relations and protocol Directorate and Deputy Director. My work focuses on shaping clear public messaging, coordinating communication activities, and ensuring that information is published accurately and effectively.
Alongside my institutional responsibilities, I’ve built a strong editorial and production background—leading the military TV channel and the “Bulgarian Army” newspaper as Head and Editor-in-Chief, and working earlier as an editor and TV host. I’m also the author of more than 30 films devoted to the work of inventors in Bulgaria and to consumer issues, combining content creation with analytical attention to detail. I’m passionate about teamwork, mentoring, and using digital and communication tools to deliver high-quality media outcomes.
Experience Level
Language
Russian
Intermediate
English
Fluent
Bulgarian
Fluent
Work Experience
Deputy director at Ministry of Defense, Information Center
May 1, 2026 - PresentLeadership role at the Information Center within the Ministry of Defense, supporting strategic communication and organizational management.
Director of the Strategic Communications, Public Relations and protocol Directorate at Ministry of Defense
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026Directed strategic communications and public relations activities and oversaw protocol-related functions within the Ministry of Defense, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and messaging.
Deputy director at Ministry of Defense, Information Center
April 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024Provided executive support for the Information Center, assisting in management of media and strategic communication workflows and coordination of published content.
Head of the military TV channel and the “Bulgarian Army” newspaper at Ministry of Defense, Information Center
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Managed editorial and broadcast operations of the military TV channel and led the “Bulgarian Army” newspaper, coordinating production workflows and content planning.
Head of the military TV channel and the Bulgarian Army newspaper at Ministry of Defense, Information Center
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Led the military TV channel and the Bulgarian Army newspaper, managing editorial direction and coordinating production to deliver information to the public.
Head of the military TV channel and the „Bulgarian Army“ newspaper at Ministry of Defense, Information Center
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Led editorial and operational management of the military TV channel and the „Bulgarian Army“ newspaper, overseeing content direction and team performance.
Editor-in-Chief, Millitary TV Channel at Ministry of Defense, Information Center
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023Oversaw editorial policy and production quality for the Military TV channel, leading teams responsible for content creation and publication standards.
Editor-in-Chief at Military TV Channel, Ministry of Defense, Information Center
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023Managed editorial strategy and publication standards for the Military TV Channel, coordinating journalistic production and supervising content quality.
Editor at TV7, NEWS720
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Editorial work for TV news programming, contributing to content selection, editing, and production processes.
TV host at “TV+”
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013Hosted and presented television segments, contributing to engaging on-air communication and content delivery.
TV host / Author at TV+
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013Hosted television content and authored film projects focused on Bulgarian inventors and consumer issues; also produced over 30 films based on these themes.
TV host at TV+
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013Hosted TV programs and contributed to on-air communication and presentation of news and public-interest topics.
Reporter and Editor at Bulgarian national television
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010Worked as reporter and editor, producing and editing broadcast materials for national television.
Education
PhD in Strategic Communication at Military Academy „G. S. Rakovski“
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Master’s Degree in Digital marketing at International Business School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Master’s Degree in Strategic leadership of security and defense at Military Academy „G. S. Rakovski“
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Master’s Degree in Journalism at Southwest University „Neofit Rilski“
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017BA in Bulgarian Philology at Southwest University „Neofit Rilski“
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006PhD in Strategic Communication at Military Academy „G. S. Rakovski”
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Master’s Degree in Digital Marketing at International Business School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Master’s Degree in Strategic leadership of security and defense at Military Academy „G. S. Rakovski”
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Master’s Degree in Journalism at Southwest University „Neofit Rilski”
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021BA in Bulgarian Philology at Southwest University „Neofit Rilski”
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006PhD in Strategic Communication at Military Academy „G. S. Rakovski“
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021Master’s Degree in Digital marketing at International Business School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Master’s Degree in Strategic leadership of security and defense at Military Academy „G. S. Rakovski“
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Master’s Degree in Journalism at Southwest University „Neofit Rilski“
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021BA in Bulgarian Philology at Southwest University „Neofit Rilski“
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010Qualifications
Award from the NFIU Commander
January 1, 2016 - October 16, 2026Award from the Commander of Land Forces
January 1, 2017 - October 16, 2026Award from the Commander of the Joint Forces Command
January 1, 2021 - October 16, 2026Diploma from the Minister of Defense
January 1, 2020 - October 16, 2026Award from the NFIU Commander
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Award from the Commander of Land Forces
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Award from the Commander of the Joint Forces Command
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Diploma from the Minister of Defense
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Author of over 30 films on inventors and consumer issues
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2026Industry Experience
Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
Experience Level
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