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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.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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 - PresentMonitored 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, 2025Utilized 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, 2022Played 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, 2019Studied 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, 2018Completed 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, 2008Oversaw 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 - PresentMonitor 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, 2019Studied information policy and international activities in government information policy.
Researcher at RIDDLE (Science YouTube Channel)
May 1, 2022 - PresentMonitored 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, 2022Directed 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, 2019Studied 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, 2018Completed 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, 2004Certificate in Project Management at IT Education Academy, assisted by the German Government
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Certificate in Digital Marketing at Digital Marketing Academy of Ireland
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Certificate in Audience Research at Broadcasting Board of Governors (RFE/RL)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Bachelor’s Degree at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Journalism
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2004Certificate in Project Management at IT Education Academy, assisted by the German Government
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Certificate in Digital Marketing at Digital Marketing Academy of Ireland
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Certificate in Audience Research at Broadcasting Board of Governors (RFE/RL)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Bachelor’s Degree at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Journalism
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2004Certificate in Project Management at IT Education Academy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Certificate in Digital Marketing at Digital Marketing Academy of Ireland
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Certificate in Audience Research at Broadcasting Board of Governors (RFE/RL)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Qualifications
Certificate in Audience Research
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Certificate in Digital Marketing
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Certificate in Project Management
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Certificate in Project Management
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Certificate in Digital Marketing
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Certificate in Audience Research
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Certificate in Audience Research
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Certificate in Digital Marketing
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Certificate in Project Management
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Industry Experience
Education, Government, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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