Olga Shylenko
Schaerbeek
Summary
- Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 20, 1987
- Long experience as a senior correspondent in Agence France-Presse (AFP), ARTE, Le Point, printed newspapers and TV media, including the coverage of breaking news and making documentaries
- Good social media skills and communication skills
- Good writing skills, creativity and non-standard mindset
- Working in English, Ukrainian, Russian and French
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Media and Press Officer
The European Committee of the Regions
Brussels
07.2022 - Current
Last project 2024:
A Cookbook project for The European Committee of the Regions PES Group:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C5qqzBSNN4D/?img_index=1
In charge of social media development and media communications.
Correspondent
Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Kyiv
10.2014 - 07.2022
Last project 2023:
A documentary for ARTE https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/116099-000-A/ukraine-le-pays-de-l-interieur/
- Used to quick prompt reporting and objective journalism;
- Explain the local information in simple terms for the foreign audience;
- Do all the fact checks to provide the accurate reporting;
- Have good contacts in and outside Ukraine;
- Cultivate relationships with sources and key figures to produce the comprehensive news coverage;
- Meet deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage;
- Cover social media to get the information as fast as possible.
Blog Editor
Platfor.ma
Kyiv
03.2013 - 11.2013
- Pitched stories weekly, storyboarded plans and assigned writing to various authors;
- Collaborated with authors from different spheres (mostly culture, science, history) to establish a content for the website;
- Working with TEDx talks.
Correspondent
Focus magazine
Kyiv
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Provided prompt reporting by adhering to deadlines with organized research and polished delivery;
- Wrote engaging stories, features on social and cultural issues. Covered education, health, science, entertainment;
- Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism
National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
Kyiv2011
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Foreign Literature
National Pedagogical Dragomanov University
Kyiv2009
High School Diploma -
Klovsky Lyceum №77
Kyiv2005
Skills
- Fact Checking
- Breaking News Coverage
- Videotaped Segment Introduction
- Customer Service
- Social Media Coverage
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Public and Media Relations
- On-scene Reporting
- Interviewing
- Story Development & Editing
- Foreign Affairs Policies Analysis
- Creative writing
- Online News Content
- Translating
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
French
Upper Intermediate
B2
Russian
Proficient
C2
Ukrainian
Proficient
C2
Certification
- Very sociable
- Fast learner
- Able to analyze complex issues
- Able to communicate in four languages
- Always have fast reaction
- Advanced user of social media: Telegram, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Viber + additing applications sucj as VSCO, CutStory, Canva, Storyblocks etc
- Communication platforms: Microsoft Teams, Cisco, Zoom
- For AFP: Iris 360, the new production and distribution system aimed to assist the clients in facing the challenges of the digital age
Additional Information
- Cinema (specialized in European directors: Luca Guadagnino, Paolo Sorrentiono, Christophe Honoré, Xavier Dolan)
- Literature
- Music (from collecting vinyls to festivals and concerts)
- Cooking
- Travelling
Timeline
Media and Press Officer
The European Committee of the Regions
07.2022 - Current
Correspondent
Agence France-Presse (AFP)
10.2014 - 07.2022
Blog Editor
Platfor.ma
03.2013 - 11.2013
Correspondent
Focus magazine
03.2012 - 03.2013
Master of Arts - Journalism
National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Foreign Literature
National Pedagogical Dragomanov University
High School Diploma -
Klovsky Lyceum №77
- Very sociable
- Fast learner
- Able to analyze complex issues
- Able to communicate in four languages
- Always have fast reaction
- Advanced user of social media: Telegram, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Viber + additing applications sucj as VSCO, CutStory, Canva, Storyblocks etc
- Communication platforms: Microsoft Teams, Cisco, Zoom
- For AFP: Iris 360, the new production and distribution system aimed to assist the clients in facing the challenges of the digital age
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