Олександра

OLEKSANDRA MALYSHEVA
Content & Media Assistant | Journalism Graduate

Cambridge, UK CB4 1WE | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | LinkedIn | Portfolio

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Journalism graduate with hands-on experience researching, writing and editing content on social and
political topics for a regional Ukrainian outlet and a university's marketing team. Comfortable working
across print, social media and interview-based formats, in both English and Ukrainian. Looking to bring
strong research, storytelling and copywriting skills to a junior role in content, social media or marketing.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Journalist (Internship) | Volynska Gazeta | July 2024 - July 2026
Researched, wrote and edited articles on local and socio-political stories, working both on-site
and remotely, from pitch through to publication;
Conducted interviews with local sources and community members, translating conversations
into clear, publication-ready copy under deadline;
Collaborated with editor and fellow reporters to plan coverage and fact-check stories before
print.
Marketing Team Member (Temporary) | Lviv Business School | Sep 2022 – Dec 2022
Wrote copy for the school's social media channels, helping maintain a consistent posting
schedule and brand voice;
Organised and conducted interviews with guest lecturers, turning them into short-form
content for internal and social channels;
Worked cross-functionally with the marketing team under time pressure, strengthening
organisation and collaboration skills.
Assistant Teacher | Kumon, London | Summer 2022
Delivered English and Maths tutoring to students, adapting explanations to different learning
paces;
Built confidence communicating clearly and patiently in a second language.

EDUCATION

Moved from Sociology into Journalism to focus on writing, reporting and media production;
selected for a US State Department-funded exchange semester as part of this path.

Ukrainian Catholic University | Lviv Polytechnic National University of Southern Indiana
2020-2023 University | 2023-2026 (USA) | Spring semester 2025
Sociology program Journalism program Major: Journalism
Minor: Writing

TRAINING & ACTIVITIES
Writing Program | LITOSVITA | 2022-2023 America to Ukraine Club | 2022 - current
Year long creative writing program recurring discussions with US academics on
TOEFL | 2024 current affairs in Ukraine, hosted by Hope
High-intermediate level Academy of Senior Professionals (Michigan,
USA)
MEDIA DIALOGUE | 2025
Global UGRAD by USAID | 2025
cross-border programme for journalists,
competitively selected Future Leaders Exchange
academics and students on press freedom and
Program, one-semester study scholarship in the
democratic resilience
US