The Kyiv Independent – Ukraine’s biggest English language publication is looking to fill a commercial editor position.

The Kyiv Independent is Ukraine’s main English-language news outlet. It was founded in November 2021 by a team of reporters and editors who were fired from the Kyiv Post for defending editorial independence, in partnership with a media consultancy company Jnomics. Today it’s a team of around 40 people based mostly in Kyiv. Publishing in English, we serve as Ukraine’s voice in the world and the world’s window into Ukraine.

Responsibilities:

• Editing commercial content for the Kyiv Independent and preparing commercial stories for publishing on the website;
• Providing guidance to commercial writers as they develop stories;
• Suggesting and finding heroes for commercial stories;
• Generating ideas for native content production in different formats (including text, photo, video and audio) based on the client’s brief;
• Communicating with clients and partners;
• Uploading commercial content to the website;

Requirements:

• Strong command of English language (fluent or native);
• Native or strong command of Ukrainian language (enough to read and understand news, as well as understand a statement delivered in a video/audio form);
• Full understanding of Western news style in terms of language and story structure;
• Experience in a similar role (commercial or editorial) would be considered an advantage;
• Good understanding of news and current affairs in Ukraine and the region;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with rigorous accuracy;
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, external subcontractors and commercial partners of the Kyiv Independent;
• Devotion to the values of independent journalism and understanding of the importance of commercial revenues for media sustainability;
• Being based in Kyiv isn’t necessary but would be considered an advantage.

We offer:

• Market-level compensation;
• Working with a young and highly motivated team for an award-winning media startup;
• The ability to work remotely upon agreement;
• Flexible work schedule;
• Consistent mentoring;
• Work with top Ukrainian and foreign companies.

Candidates with relevant skills and experience will be invited for an interview.
Note: This can be a part-time or a full-time position.