Mikhail Chizhov

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Experienced Content Manager and Executive Editor with a Master’s in Linguistics and a proven track record in digital media.

About

Experienced Content Manager and Executive Editor with a Master’s in Linguistics and a proven track record in digital media. Currently managing content workflows at Shopify and serving as Executive Editor for the Obyektiv YouTube channel. I specialize in end-to-end project management—from scriptwriting and rigorous fact-checking to metadata optimization and final publishing. Whether you need high-level content strategy, team leadership, or precise copy editing in English (C2) and Russian (Native), I bring an analytical mindset and creative flair to every project.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • RussianFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
  • GermanIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Government
  • Gaming
  • Financial Services
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Other

Work experience· 6 roles

Content Manager (Russian) · ShopifyJul 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

● Led a team of 3 translators, who delivered blog content translations and AI translation edits in a timely manner; ● Successfully used the internal CMS system to publish blog content to the company website; ● Provided important feedback for the usage of the LLM used by the company to ensure future projects’ quality.

Obyektiv Youtube channel · Executive editor, writerOct 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

● Monitored established international media outlets for relevant news developments and content analysis; ● Managed key aspects of video content production, including sourcing, integrating, and quality-checking photo and video materials to enhance viewer engagement and meet project deadlines; ● Planned and executed metadata optimisation strategies (titles, tags, descriptions) to improve content discoverability and effectively manage project-related information for YouTube channel growth; ● Ensured high-quality project deliverables by implementing rigorous fact-checking and editing processes for scripts, maintaining accuracy and readability.

Editor, SMM and marketing specialist · Vnimanie Foundation (NGO)Mar 2019 – Feb 2021 · 2 yrs

● Developed and monitored adaptable project plans for social media and digital channels, ensuring content delivery aligned with awareness campaign objectives; ● Led special projects from conception to completion aimed at raising public awareness for building preservation, managing timelines and stakeholder communication.

Editor, Translator, SMM manager · Urban Projects by Ilya Varlamov and Max KatzJul 2018 – Feb 2022 · 3 yrs 8 mos
Signature verification Team Lead · Electoral campaigns in RussiaDec 2017 – Jan 2024 · 6 yrs 2 mos
English-Russian editor/translator · FreelanceJan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 11 mos

Education

Master of Linguistics · Moscow State Linguistic University2016 – 2018
Bachelor of Linguistics · Moscow State Linguistic University2012 – 2016

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