Producer

The Kyiv Independent, Ukraine’s biggest English-language publication, is looking for a producer.

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:

• Organization of filming (logistics and coordinating crew members);
• Organization of business trips;
• Coordinating the freelancers' work;
• Searching for filming locations;
• Searching for expert contacts;
• Organization of presenting investigative films.

Requirements:

• Previous experience of working in a similar position;
• Have own contact databases;
• Understand the specifics of journalistic investigations;
• High communication skills and ability to work in a team;
• Devotion to the values of independent journalism;
• Being based in Kyiv;
• English language proficiency (B2 or higher)

We offer:

• market-level compensation;
• working with a young and highly motivated team, for an award-winning media startup;
• busy but flexible work schedule;

Please submit your CV and motivation letter to jobs@kyivindependent.com. Put “Producer” in the subject line of the email. The candidates with relevant skills and experience will be invited for an interview.

Note: It’s a full-time position. Hybrid format of work is possible for this position upon agreement.