The Kyiv Independent – Ukraine’s biggest English language publication is looking to fill a commercial writer 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:

• Generate ideas for native articles based on client’s brief;
• Communicate with clients and partners, presenting ideas for native articles;
• Create engaging native content for client campaigns;
• Suggesting, finding, and interviewing heroes for commercial stories;
• Going on reporting trips in Ukraine and abroad if necessary;
• Research, write and publish content that will promote products and services of the client;

Requirements:

• English language proficiency (C1 or native speaker);
• Command of Ukrainian language (enough to read and understand news updates, as well as understand a statement delivered in a video/audio form);
• Good understanding of news and current affairs in Ukraine and the region;
• Journalistic experience would be considered an advantage;
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members;
• Devotion to the values of independent journalism and understanding of the importance of commercial revenues for media sustainability;
• Being based in Kyiv would be considered an advantage.

We offer:

• Market level compensation;
• Working with a young and highly motivated team, for an award-winning media startup;
• Working on a freelance basis (per story basis);
• Consistent mentoring and multiple opportunities for professional development.

The candidates with relevant skills and experience will be invited for an interview.
Note: This is a project-based position, hybrid or remote work is possible for this position upon agreement.