The Kyiv Independent – Ukraine’s biggest English language publication is looking to fill a reporter 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 37 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:

• Writing exclusive, well-reported, structured stories;
• Proactively leading the coverage of the assigned beat while being ready to write on a wider range of topics when necessary;
• Maintaining and developing a network of sources.

Requirements:

• Experience in journalism;
• English language proficiency (C1-C2 or native speaker);
• Knowledge of Ukrainian language (enough to read and understand news updates, as well as understand a statement delivered in a video/audio form);
• Closely following Ukrainian news agenda, its main newsmakers, as well as the international agenda in relation to Ukraine;
• Devotion to the values of independent journalism;
• Being based in Kyiv.

We offer:

• Market-level compensation;
• Working with a young and highly motivated team, for an award-winning media startup;
• Busy, but flexible work schedule;

Candidates with relevant skills and experience will be invited for an interview.
Note: It’s a full-time position. Hybrid or remote format of work is possible for this position upon agreement.