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Elina-Alem Kent

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Elina-Alem Kent is the producer of Media in Progress, a podcast documenting the origin story of the Kyiv Independent and following the journey the team takes as they make an independent English media company from scratch in Ukraine. She previously worked at the lifestyle desk at the Kyiv Post covering the booming techno and art scenes of Ukraine as well as produced the Kyiv Post podcast. She has an International Relations degree from Boston University.

Articles

Media in Progress final episode: An established Kyiv Independent?

by Elina-Alem Kent
In the final episode of the "Media in Progress" podcast series, we follow how the Kyiv Independent has become a world-renowned, established media outlet since Russia's full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, and how our team of journalists continues to work during the war. The Kyiv Indie Podcasts · Media in Progress Final Episode: An established Kyiv Independent?

Ukrainian designers swap fashion week collections for army apparel

by Elina-Alem Kent
While international designers may be busy doing shows at Milan and Paris fashion weeks, Ukrainian designers are making clothes for war. After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, Ukrainian designers have decided to use their sewing skills to support the Ukrainian army. Instead of fashionable shoes and stylish outerwear, they are now making camouflage nets, combat boots, and even armored vests. The Kyiv Independent spoke to Ukrainian designers helping the country amid

Questions about Russia’s war against Ukraine with defense reporter Illia Ponomarenko

As Russia continues to build up military personnel along Ukraine’s borders many of us are wondering what’s next. We turn to our defense reporter Illia Ponomarenko for answers. The Kyiv Independent’s patrons who have access to a closed chat with the editorial team were able to send in questions that were included in this episode. In order to send in future questions and hear more exclusive opinions and analyses from our journalists and editors become our patron at patreon.com/kyivindependent. T

Media in Progress Ep. 7: Company culture - What can make or break a team

by Elina-Alem Kent
As the Kyiv Independent team develops its new media start-up while working around the clock amid an ever-growing threat of Russian invasion, the company needs to create a corporate culture that protects morale and productivity. Episode #7 of our origin story podcast “Media in Progress” is out: Media in Progress · Company culture: What can make or break a team

Media in Progress Ep. 6: Popular protest, inter-elite feuds or Russian intervention - What’s going on in Kazakhstan?

by Elina-Alem Kent
As Kazakhstan suppresses anti-government protests with the help of Russian-led troops, the Kyiv Independent closely monitors and reports on a situation that could affect Ukraine’s future. Episode #6 of our origin story podcast “Media in Progress” is out: Media in Progress · Popular protest, inter-elite feuds or Russian intervention: What’s going on in Kazakhstan?

Media in Progress Ep. 3: Who, what, where

by Elina-Alem Kent
The newsroom of a nascent publication is separated by borders and time zones, as the threat of a full-blown Russian invasion of Ukraine calls for round-the-clock coverage. Episode #3 of our origin story podcast "Media in Progress" is out. Media in Progress · Who, what, where

Media in Progress Ep. 2: What's in a name?

by Elina-Alem Kent
Finding investors and developing a sustainable business model are high on the to-do list for the ex-Kyiv Post staff. But first, the team has to choose a name for their new media. That proved... difficult. Episode #2 of our origin story podcast "Media in Progress" is out. Media in Progress · What’s in a name?

Media in Progress Ep. 1: Our fight for independent journalism in Ukraine

by Elina-Alem Kent
When the entire staff of a prominent newspaper in Ukraine gets fired for defending their editorial independence, they do something bold: They launch a brand new media outlet on their own. Join them on this adventure by listening to our new podcast. Episode #1 of our origin story podcast "Media in Progress" is out. Media in Progress · Our Fight For Independent Journalism in Ukraine