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I am a strategic PR and communications specialist with 6+ years of experience in securing high-profile international media coverage (BBC, Forbes, CNN and others). I design compelling narratives for complex topics and manage high-level stakeholder relationships. With an MSc in International Development and a background in government-level crisis communications, I offer a unique combination of media knowledge and a deep commitment to sustainable development.…I am a strategic PR and communications specialist with 6+ years of experience in securing high-profile international media coverage (BBC, Forbes, CNN and others). I design compelling narratives for complex topics and manage high-level stakeholder relationships. With an MSc in International Development and a background in government-level crisis communications, I offer a unique combination of media knowledge and a deep commitment to sustainable development.

Daria Ihnatenko

Media Coordinator, Production Manager, Project Manager, +2

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I am a strategic PR and communications specialist with 6+ years of experience in securing high-profile international media coverage (BBC, Forbes, CNN and others). I design compelling narratives for complex topics and manage high-level stakeholder relationships. With an MSc in International Development and a background in government-level crisis communications, I offer a unique combination of media knowledge and a deep commitment to sustainable development.…I am a strategic PR and communications specialist with 6+ years of experience in securing high-profile international media coverage (BBC, Forbes, CNN and others). I design compelling narratives for complex topics and manage high-level stakeholder relationships. With an MSc in International Development and a background in government-level crisis communications, I offer a unique combination of media knowledge and a deep commitment to sustainable development.

Available to hire

I am a strategic PR and communications specialist with 6+ years of experience in securing high-profile international media coverage (BBC, Forbes, CNN and others). I design compelling narratives for complex topics and manage high-level stakeholder relationships.

With an MSc in International Development and a background in government-level crisis communications, I offer a unique combination of media knowledge and a deep commitment to sustainable development.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Ukrainian

Fluent

Russian

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Chinese

Intermediate

Work Experience

Public Engagement Co-ordinator at University of Edinburgh

September 1, 2023 - Present

Lead production of public engagement events in collaboration with a £20M research centre, coordinating local NGOs and government partners to ensure brand alignment and impactful storytelling. Built a network of partners and contributors, ensuring assets are delivered across all channels. Line managed junior staff and oversaw the operational delivery of public involvement across 5+ grant-funded projects.

Communications Adviser to the Vice-Prime Minister at Ministry of Digital Transformation, Ukraine

December 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022

Secured 100+ high-value placements in global outlets (BBC, Forbes, CNN and others) through proactive pitching and journalist relations. Provided strategic guidance on global positioning and messaging across partner campaigns. Line managed two PR specialists to support large-scale press launches.

Lead Consultant (Communications) at Ukrainian Parliament

January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021

Organised 400+ engagement events with international partners including UNDP, USAID and the EU. Maintained internal tracking of partnership status, lead generation and post-event reporting to meet stakeholder expectations. Developed content for a newly established web portal, improving efficiency of partner information processing and publication.

Communications and Events Co-ordinator at University of Oxford

February 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023

Managed guest experiences and asset delivery for 100+ seminars, overseeing speaker travel, contract requirements and presentation layouts. Drafted engaging web and social media content to translate complex topics into marketing materials for a global audience.