I am Nikolay Voronin, a national-level award-winning media and communications professional with a visionary outlook and a knack for creative problem-solving. I translate cutting-edge science and global news into accessible, engaging content for broad audiences. I have led multimedia teams at the BBC Russian Service in London and Moscow, built social media strategies, and nurtured relationships with stringers, correspondents, and VIPs. My work spans writing, editing, producing, and presenting across online, radio, and video formats.

Nikolay Voronin

I am Nikolay Voronin, a national-level award-winning media and communications professional with a visionary outlook and a knack for creative problem-solving. I translate cutting-edge science and global news into accessible, engaging content for broad audiences. I have led multimedia teams at the BBC Russian Service in London and Moscow, built social media strategies, and nurtured relationships with stringers, correspondents, and VIPs. My work spans writing, editing, producing, and presenting across online, radio, and video formats.

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I am Nikolay Voronin, a national-level award-winning media and communications professional with a visionary outlook and a knack for creative problem-solving. I translate cutting-edge science and global news into accessible, engaging content for broad audiences.

I have led multimedia teams at the BBC Russian Service in London and Moscow, built social media strategies, and nurtured relationships with stringers, correspondents, and VIPs. My work spans writing, editing, producing, and presenting across online, radio, and video formats.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Journalist (Science) at BBC, Russian service, London
May 1, 2018 - August 1, 2025
Covering cutting-edge scientific discoveries, translating them into everyday language to make knowledge accessible for the general public. During the COVID-19 pandemic, covering latest research on the virus and potential treatments, including investigation of the origin and clinical trials of the Russian Sputnik.
Multimedia editor at BBC, Russian service, London
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018
Editing multimedia content for BBC Russian Service including online pieces, radio and video output. Managing a team of multimedia producers in London and Moscow bureau. Maintaining relations with stringers and correspondents. Planning and agenda-setting.
Interactive editor at BBC World Service, Russian service, London
December 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014
Managing BBC Russian social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, VK), building and maintaining relations with contributors and bloggers worldwide, dealing with user-generated content (including verification), opening forums and moderating comments. Managing a team of interactive producers in London and in Moscow bureau. Building social media and interactive communications strategy including strategic planning.
Multimedia producer, editor, presenter for Russian online service at BBC World Service, Russian service, London
October 1, 2008 - December 1, 2013
Writing and editing news content for BBC Russian Service. Browsing newswires, gathering information, comparing sources, verifying data and adapting stories for BBC Russian audience. Doing video and radio packages. Communicating on different levels with business persons and state officials as well as celebrities, VIPs etc.
Reporter and editor for daily news bulletins, presenter of daily news, reporter for weekly analytical programme at TV2, Tomsk
March 1, 2004 - September 1, 2007
Covering political and economic news, finance, healthcare, government policies and public affairs. Managing editorial teams of about twenty people (reporters, cameramen, drivers, film editors, graphic designers). Good deal of experience in live broadcasting, including live reporting and news presenting.
Senior Journalist (Science) at BBC, Russian service
May 1, 2018 - August 1, 2025
Covering cutting-edge scientific discoveries, translating them into everyday language to make knowledge accessible for the general public. During the COVID-19 pandemic, covered latest research on the virus and potential treatments, including investigation of the origin and clinical trials of the Russian “Sputnik”.
Multimedia editor at BBC, Russian service
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018
Editing multimedia content for BBC Russian Service including online pieces, radio and video output. Managing a team of multimedia producers in London and in Moscow bureau. Maintaining relations with stringers and correspondents. Planning and agenda-setting.
Interactive editor at BBC World Service, Russian service
December 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014
Managing BBC Russian social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, VK), building and maintaining relations with contributors and bloggers all over the world, dealing with user-generated content (including verification), opening forums and moderating comments. Managing a team of interactive producers in London and in Moscow bureau. Building social media and interactive communications strategy including strategic planning.
Multimedia producer, editor, presenter at BBC World Service, Russian service
October 1, 2008 - December 1, 2013
Writing and editing news content for BBC Russian Service. Browsing newswires, gathering information, comparing sources, verifying data and adapting stories for BBC Russian audience. Doing video and radio packages. Communicating on different levels with business persons and state officials as well as celebrities, VIPs etc.
Reporter and editor, daily news / presenter at 'TV2' TV-company, Tomsk, Russia
March 1, 2004 - September 1, 2007
Covering political and economic news, finance, healthcare, government policies and public affairs. Managing editorial teams of about twenty people (reporters, cameramen, drivers, film editors, graphic designers). Experienced in live broadcasting, including live reporting and news presenting.
Senior Journalist (Science) at BBC
May 1, 2018 - August 1, 2025
Covering cutting-edge scientific discoveries, translating them into accessible language for the general public. During the COVID-19 pandemic, covering latest research on the virus and potential treatments, including investigation of origins and clinical trials of Sputnik
Multimedia editor at BBC
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018
Editing multimedia content for BBC Russian Service including online pieces, radio and video output. Managing a team of multimedia producers in London and in Moscow bureau. Maintaining relations with stringers and correspondents. Planning and agenda-setting.
Multimedia producer, editor, presenter for Russian online service at BBC World Service, Russian service
October 1, 2008 - December 1, 2013
Writing and editing news content for BBC Russian Service. Browsing newswires, gathering information, comparing sources, verifying data and adapting stories for BBC Russian audience. Doing video and radio packages. Communicating on different levels with business persons and state officials as well as celebrities, VIPs etc.
Reporter and editor at 'TV2' TV-company
March 1, 2004 - September 1, 2007
Covering political and economic news, finance, healthcare, government policies and public affairs. Managing editorial teams of about twenty people (reporters, cameramen, drivers, film editors, graphic designers). Good deal of experience in live broadcasting, including live reporting and news presenting.

Education

Master's Degree in Media and Communications at London School of Economics
September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2008
Certificate with distinction (TV-Mastership) at V.Pozner's School of TV-Mastership
September 1, 2005 - November 1, 2005
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism at Tomsk State University, Department of Journalism
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2004
MSc in Media and Communications at London School of Economics
September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2008
Certificate at V.Pozner's School of TV-Mastership
September 1, 2005 - November 1, 2005
Bachelor's Degree at Tomsk State University, Department of Journalism
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2004
MSc in Media and Communications at London School of Economics
September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2008
Certificate with distinction at V.Pozner's School of TV-Mastership
September 1, 2005 - November 1, 2005
Bachelor's Degree at Tomsk State University, Department of Journalism
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2004

Qualifications

YUKOS Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026
Potanin’s Scholarship for Academic Distinction and Borovik’s Foundation for Journalists
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026
YUKOS scholarship
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
Potanin’s scholarship for academic distinction
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
Professional scholarship awarded by Borovik’s foundation for journalists
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
Winner of all-Russian student competition (personal visit to President Putin)
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
Certificate with distinction
September 1, 2005 - November 1, 2005

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services