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Hi, I’m Symeon Izmailov, a journalist and content creator based in Athens, Greece. I hold a Journalism degree from Moscow International University and I am pursuing a master’s degree in Media & Refugees - Migration Flows at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. My freelance work spans video production, photography, and drone filming, and I run the YouTube channel SIMON KRANZ where I share travel videos from Greece and around the world (13,778 subscribers as of August 10, 2025).
I’ve collaborated with Oceania Cruises, creating marketing drone footage for their ships, and I’ve helped Greek property owners enhance listings with compelling visuals. I contribute to Greek Reporter and enjoy storytelling across media. Fluent in Russian, proficient in English, and learning Greek, I’m excited to explore opportunities across Greece and beyond.
Experience Level
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Language
Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Intermediate
Work Experience
Etsy Shop Ecommerce Business Owner at Simon Kranz Etsy Shop
September 1, 2025 - PresentOwning and managing an Etsy shop with a new collection of products that support local communities and rising social issues; responsible for product development, listing, and sales.
Etsy Shop Ecommerce Business Owner at Self-employed / Simon Kranz Etsy Shop
September 1, 2025 - PresentCreated and manage an online Etsy shop featuring products aimed at supporting local communities, minorities, rising social issues, and spreading beauty around the world.
Freelance Photographer at UNHCR Greece
June 30, 2025 - October 17, 2025University internship in UNHCR Greece; participated in social media content production during refugee week Greece.
Freelance Photographer at Nisyros Geopark
June 30, 2025 - October 17, 2025Created footage for Nisyros island volcanic geological park: photos, videos, aerial shots.
Freelance Photographer at UNHCR Greece
June 1, 2025 - October 17, 2025University internship in UNHCR Greece. Participation in social media content production during Refugee Week Greece.
Freelance Photography at Geopark - Nisyros
June 1, 2025 - October 17, 2025Creating footage for Nisyros island volcanic geological park: photos, videos, aerial shots.
Freelance Journalist at Greek Reporter
May 31, 2025 - October 17, 2025Contributed freelance journalism content and multimedia for Greek Reporter from December 2024 to May 2025.
Freelance Journalist at Greek Reporter
May 1, 2025 - October 17, 2025Freelance journalist contributing to Greek Reporter.
Freelance Photographer at Self-employed / Symeon Izmailov
April 1, 2025 - PresentOpened a photography–videography company and began ongoing collaborations with various clients, including Geopark on Nisyros island.
Freelance Photographer at Self-employed / Freelance
April 1, 2025 - PresentOpened a company for photography and videography; ongoing collaborations with various companies, including Geopark on Nisyros.
Journalist at AdIndex.ru
April 30, 2024 - October 17, 2025Internship in the media.
AdIndex.ru Journalist at AdIndex.ru
April 1, 2024 - October 17, 2025Internship in the media.
Freelance Journalist at YouTube Channel
September 30, 2023 - October 17, 2025Footage of catastrophic landslides, flood in Volos and Larissa, Greece.
Freelance Photographer at Attica Media Group
September 30, 2023 - October 17, 2025Provided footage of devastating wildfires in Evros region, Greece.
Freelance Photographer at Attica Media Group
September 30, 2023 - October 17, 2025Providing footage of devastating wild fires in Evros region, Greece.
Freelance Journalist at YouTube Channel (Freelance Journalist)
September 1, 2023 - October 17, 2025Footage of catastrophic landslides, flood in Volos and Larissa, Greece.
Freelance Journalist at Evros Fire Coverage
August 31, 2023 - October 17, 2025Shooting of Evros fire 2023.
Freelance Journalist at Self-employed / Evros Fires
August 1, 2023 - October 17, 2025Shooting of catastrophic Evros fire.
Freelance Videographer at Oceania Cruises
July 31, 2023 - October 17, 2025Creating video footage of MS Vista, MS Marina, MS Riviera, MS Sirena, MS Nautica for marketing and promotional purposes.
Freelance Videographer at Oceania Cruises
July 1, 2023 - October 17, 2025Creating video footage of MS Vista, MS Marina, MS Riviera, MS Sirena, MS Nautica.
Education
Master's degree at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
September 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026Bachelor's degree at Moscow International University
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2024Bachelor's degree at Moscow International University
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2024Master's degree in Media & Refugees - Migration Flows at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
September 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Retail
Experience Level
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