I am a video journalist with experience developing story ideas, writing scripts, filming, and editing digital content. I focus on short-form videos and reporting on social and political topics for online audiences, approaching my work with curiosity, dedication, and a strong interest in learning new news and production skills. I handle the full production process from pitching to scriptwriting, interviewing, filming, and editing. I am also active in media literacy and research projects, supporting critical thinking about mainstream media, sensationalism, and misinformation.

Mila Dragnić

I am a video journalist with experience developing story ideas, writing scripts, filming, and editing digital content. I focus on short-form videos and reporting on social and political topics for online audiences, approaching my work with curiosity, dedication, and a strong interest in learning new news and production skills. I handle the full production process from pitching to scriptwriting, interviewing, filming, and editing. I am also active in media literacy and research projects, supporting critical thinking about mainstream media, sensationalism, and misinformation.

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I am a video journalist with experience developing story ideas, writing scripts, filming, and editing digital content. I focus on short-form videos and reporting on social and political topics for online audiences, approaching my work with curiosity, dedication, and a strong interest in learning new news and production skills.

I handle the full production process from pitching to scriptwriting, interviewing, filming, and editing. I am also active in media literacy and research projects, supporting critical thinking about mainstream media, sensationalism, and misinformation.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Serbian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Video Journalist (full production: pitching, scripting, interviewing, filming, editing) at Deutsche Welle
January 1, 2025 - Present
Handled the complete media production process, including pitching, scriptwriting, interviewing, filming, and editing. Produced coverage across a wide range of topics—from daily political events and protests to cultural and social issues.
Researcher (Investigative journalism project) at Novi Sad School of Journalism
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Participated in the investigative journalism project "Equal and Truthful: Deconstructing Gender Disinformation in Media." Conducted research identifying harmful medical misinformation related to hymenoplasty/hymen-related information in mainstream and social media. Documented patterns and interviewed medical experts (including gynecologists and psychiatrists) to examine ethical implications and contribute to analysis exposing gender-based disinformation trends in digital media.
Media Literacy Trainer (Media literacy workshops) at Media Diversity Institute Western Balkans
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Completed a media literacy certification workshop and designed and delivered two-day media literacy workshops for elementary and high schools across rural Serbia. Facilitated critical discussions on the mainstream media landscape, sensationalism, and misinformation. Helped underserved students build practical skills to critically assess and navigate media content.
English Tutor at Lingoturtle
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Worked as an English tutor for children aged 3 to 16. Improved English speaking skills and strengthened resilience, calm presentation, and active listening. Produced multimedia content including articles, interviews, podcast episodes, and social media campaign materials, managing the full production cycle (content creation, post-production editing, and digital promotion). Also participated in a specialized project on ethical reporting of violence against women with the local SOS Women’s Center to develop sensitive gender-based violence reporting practices over several months.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies at Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Media literacy certification (workshop completion)
January 1, 2024 - August 17, 2026
German Welle Academy — Young Media Makers Fellowship (media production skills program)
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2028
DW Akademie — English media production program (fellowship)
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2028
DWA Medien Diversity Institute training / Media literacy certification workshop (referenced)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Institute for European Affairs — Young People Against Corruption (training and anti-corruption classes)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate