I am a journalist and editor with 15 years of experience in research, information gathering, and analytical reporting. I specialize in rigorous fact-checking, metadata management, and cross-functional collaboration across media formats, from YouTube channels to television and digital platforms. I enjoy turning complex topics into clear, engaging stories that inform and inspire audiences. I've led teams, managed programs, and collaborated with international partners across Europe and North America. I speak Ukrainian, Russian, and German, and I am passionate about continuing to learn and adapt in fast-changing media landscapes while delivering high-quality content.

Oleksiy Bilous

I am a journalist and editor with 15 years of experience in research, information gathering, and analytical reporting. I specialize in rigorous fact-checking, metadata management, and cross-functional collaboration across media formats, from YouTube channels to television and digital platforms. I enjoy turning complex topics into clear, engaging stories that inform and inspire audiences. I've led teams, managed programs, and collaborated with international partners across Europe and North America. I speak Ukrainian, Russian, and German, and I am passionate about continuing to learn and adapt in fast-changing media landscapes while delivering high-quality content.

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I am a journalist and editor with 15 years of experience in research, information gathering, and analytical reporting. I specialize in rigorous fact-checking, metadata management, and cross-functional collaboration across media formats, from YouTube channels to television and digital platforms. I enjoy turning complex topics into clear, engaging stories that inform and inspire audiences.

I’ve led teams, managed programs, and collaborated with international partners across Europe and North America. I speak Ukrainian, Russian, and German, and I am passionate about continuing to learn and adapt in fast-changing media landscapes while delivering high-quality content.

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Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Researcher at RIDDDLE (Science YouTube Channel, with 5,5 Mil. viewers in the USA)
May 1, 2022 - Present
Monitored and summarized daily science news; responded to research queries from various departments; collaborated with producers to identify video topics, gather relevant facts, and conduct in-depth research for scriptwriters; ensured script accuracy through rigorous fact-checking and proofreading; created and maintained a comprehensive background information database; researched competitor products and generated ideas for stories; conceptualized channel format improvements; provided feedback on script structures; conducted quality control through editing and proofreading; performed qualitative and quantitative analyses of competitors and translated findings into actionable proposals for producers.
Program Manager at FREERADIO.TV (USAID project)
June 1, 2022 - March 1, 2025
Utilized fact-checking and monitoring methodologies to investigate over 1,000 content creators for involvement in Russian propaganda; conducted daily monitoring of project-related news and content across TV, YouTube, social networks, and news agencies; led a team of sociologists researching the Russian-speaking audience in Europe; recruited and managed editors; collaborated with board members on budgets and hiring; developed a daily news feed curation strategy and editorial policy to maintain high-quality standards; analyzed competitors and developed narrations; uploaded and categorized videos with updated metadata; crafted program descriptions and hashtags to optimize discoverability; managed broadcasting schedules; ensured content met technical and editorial requirements.
Content Researcher at TV and Media Platform "Kyiv", Ukraine
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2022
Played a key role in strategic rebranding and transformation of the channel into a 24/7 news service; developed research objectives for sociologists to study Kyiv audience information needs; monitored project-related news and content; analyzed competitive landscape and provided recommendations; engaged external news content providers and negotiated agreements with news agencies and production companies; created strategic and weekly program schedules; ensured timely delivery of third-party programs and materials; sought programs and grants to fund channel activities and staff training.
Intern at Deutsche Welle. Bonn, Germany
March 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019
Studied information policy and international activities in the field of information policy of the German government.
Intern at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Prague, Czech Republic
August 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Completed Certificate in Audience Research; studied international activities of non-governmental organizations in the field of information policy.
Editor at Internews Network Ukraine, News Agency
January 1, 2005 - December 20, 2008
Oversaw production of a news feed using information from regional correspondents and offices; conducted daily monitoring and data collection for up-to-date coverage; performed thorough fact-checking and verification from diverse sources; maintained effective communication with local offices; edited and wrote news texts to ensure clarity and adherence to editorial standards; collaborated with local media to curate content for a national audience; participated in training programs to enhance local media capabilities and industry standards.
Researcher at RIDDDLE (Science YouTube Channel)
May 1, 2022 - Present
Monitor and summarize daily science and related news, collaborate with producers to identify topics, perform in-depth research for scripts, ensure factual accuracy through proofreading, and maintain a comprehensive background information database for all departments.
Intern at Deutsche Welle, Bonn, Germany
March 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019
Studied information policy and international activities in government information policy.
Researcher at RIDDLE (Science YouTube Channel)
May 1, 2022 - Present
Monitored and summarized daily science news, collaborated with producers to identify topics, conducted in-depth research, fact-checked scripts, and created a comprehensive background database accessible to all departments.
Content Researcher at TV and Media Platform 'Kyiv'
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2022
Directed research objectives for sociologists; monitored news and information agendas; analyzed competitors and opportunities; negotiated with news agencies and production companies; created strategic weekly program schedules and ensured timely delivery of third-party content.
Intern at Deutsche Welle
March 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019
Studied information policy and international activities in the German government’s information policy field.
Intern at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
August 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Completed Certificate in Audience Research; studied international activities of NGOs in information policy.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Journalism
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2004
Certificate in Project Management at IT Education Academy, assisted by the German Government
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Certificate in Digital Marketing at Digital Marketing Academy of Ireland
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Certificate in Audience Research at Broadcasting Board of Governors (RFE/RL)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor’s Degree at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Journalism
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2004
Certificate in Project Management at IT Education Academy, assisted by the German Government
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Certificate in Digital Marketing at Digital Marketing Academy of Ireland
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Certificate in Audience Research at Broadcasting Board of Governors (RFE/RL)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor’s Degree at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Journalism
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2004
Certificate in Project Management at IT Education Academy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Certificate in Digital Marketing at Digital Marketing Academy of Ireland
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Certificate in Audience Research at Broadcasting Board of Governors (RFE/RL)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Certificate in Audience Research
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Certificate in Digital Marketing
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Certificate in Project Management
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Certificate in Project Management
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Certificate in Digital Marketing
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Certificate in Audience Research
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Certificate in Audience Research
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Certificate in Digital Marketing
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Certificate in Project Management
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services