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Yana Nesterenko (CUAET)

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Yana Nesterenko (CUAET)

Summary

Professional journalist and communications specialist with 8 years of experience in various fields such as television and multimedia journalism, advertising, marketing and public communications. Can write varied news items and articles, TV-spots, as well as scripts for promos and advertisements. Have worked in different areas of journalism and PR, thanks to which can create compelling and exiting stories.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

Odessa Regional State Administration

Press Secretary, Communications and PR Assistant
02.2021 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Developed personal brand strategy for Odessa official and managed all of head's social media accounts.
  • Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences on personal Facebook page (organic growth of subscribers +5.5K in 2 years).
  • Facilitated press conferences and other outreach events to raise visibility of organization.
  • Created high-quality press releases, blogs and newsletters.
  • Built strong relationships with members of media to ensure broad coverage and opportunities.
  • Helped head to prepared to interviews and live broadcasts; wrote speeches for head.
  • Completed media task to attract attention of key stakeholders to one of projects (Odessa Expo 2030).
  • Handled media support to Regional Development Agency of Odessa Region, Department of Investments, International Relations and Tourism of Odessa Administration and project "Odessa Expo 2030" (were part of activities of head).
  • Developed scripts for various videos, organized entire filming process and post-production.
  • Photographed events with participation of head and employees of Department and Agency.
  • Monitored media coverage and produced detailed reports to analyze impact of PR efforts.

Odesa City Online Magazine "Lotsiya"

Journalist (author)
06.2019 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Searched and monitored of relevant topics for publication
  • Found heroes for stories; conducted interviews
  • Wrote articles on various topics (about 4 different themes per week)

https://lotsia.com.ua/authors/-antonina-smolova

https://lotsia.com.ua/article/pro-zhizn-odesskih-moryakov

  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

Information Project "Redakciya"

Reporter, Presenter Live Broadcasts
03.2018 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources.
  • Emphasis on initiating and developing ideas for enterprise stories.
  • Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
  • Worked and coordinated with production and digital teams to supplement stories with multimedia content; together created interactive maps, graphics and other multimedia elements.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv88dn4DyjI&list=PLPCyPNewFPrkwgWBIT4K8BwrpJNtanKKy&index=4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUczhqQ7erk

  • Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information (emphasis on political topics).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5sqk-YVCd8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xbP-dGJ6T8

  • Captured and edited audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.
  • Anchored broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement (mostly on Facebook and YouTube).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osj5KeijlTI&list=PLPCyPNewFPrmeQJmCG4rwGMxAYd4Kp8Ys&index=96

Ad Agency "KNSKA"

Brand Manager
10.2017 - 03.2018

Job overview

  • Conducted meetings with clients to clarify goals and requirements of project; in-depth interviews for further work on content (about 20 conversations with 10 representatives and employees of the company).
  • Drew up project calendar; tracked deadlines and interaction between team members.
  • Participation in brainstorming and developed creative; created slogans.
  • Developed presentations, trend and summary reports.
  • Worked with production and post-production teams (photo sessions, video, searching for props and actors, writing scripts, working with editor, etc.)
  • Maintained social networks and posted articles on website of client company.
  • Wrote and distributed press releases to increase brand visibility; organized press conferences.
  • Optimized email and SMS campaigns to increase open and click-through rates.

Company "KISS Chocolaterie"

Internet Marketer
06.2017 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Helped to develop advertising campaign strategy (online and offline).
  • Ran social networks Facebook and Instagram.
  • Developed content plan, organized photo and video shoots.
  • Wrote press releases, organized PR actions and press conferences (organized event that attracted 15+ media representatives, news was published/shown on 25 media resources, including national TV channels)
  • Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
  • Developed questionnaires and facilitated focus group discussions.
  • Implemented and supervised market research projects from start to finish with focus groups, surveys and interviews.

7 Channel

Reporter
12.2015 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Researched and produced daily news reports.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies and other breaking news stories.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVBmrRgxTAA

  • Conducted live broadcasts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG2SMuYKGJo

  • Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
  • Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
  • Hosting author's project weekly program "Odesa of Future" (entrepreneurship, startups, innovation).
    http://7kanal.com.ua/2017/04/segvei-gorodskoy-elektrotransport-budushhego/

Education

Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University
Odesa, Ukraine

Master of Arts from Journalism
07.2017

University Overview

  • Professional Development Studies: journalism, copywriting, public communication, 2015, 2019, 2021
  • Professional Development Studies: SMM, strategic marketing, 2017
  • Professional Development Studies: scriptwriting for promo and advertising, 2020


Skills

  • Enterprise Journalism
  • Multimedia journalism
  • Brand Management
  • Stakeholder Communications
  • Media Relations Management
  • Administering Social Media Accounts
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Content Creation
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Press Secretary, Communications and PR Assistant
Odessa Regional State Administration
02.2021 - 04.2023
Journalist (author)
Odesa City Online Magazine "Lotsiya"
06.2019 - 11.2019
Reporter, Presenter Live Broadcasts
Information Project "Redakciya"
03.2018 - 07.2019
Brand Manager
Ad Agency "KNSKA"
10.2017 - 03.2018
Internet Marketer
Company "KISS Chocolaterie"
06.2017 - 10.2017
Reporter
7 Channel
12.2015 - 06.2017
Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University
Master of Arts from Journalism
Yana Nesterenko (CUAET)