Олена

Olena
Cherniakova
Journalist Profile
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Creative and driven correspondent with 5+ years of experience working with political,
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Kyiv , Ukraine Skilled in live inclusions and online streams, with a strong track record as a parliament
correspondent;
Conducted 100+ live interviews with government officials; Adept at writing and delivering
high-quality articles and TV coverage under tight deadlines and high-stress situations.
Proficient in generating story ideas for trending topics, creating compelling news stories, and
working in wartime and challenging conditions;

Employment History Links
Special Correspondent at TSN (1+1 Media), Kyiv Facebook
Instagram
02/2026—Present
Examples of work
Correspondent at RBC-Ukraine, Kyiv

11/2025—02/2026

Correspondent at We-Ukraine, kyiv Languages
09/2022—11/2025 Ukrainian Native speaker
Focused mainly on international issues: Ukraine's bilateral relations with partners, the Russian Native speaker
Global South and the situation in the Middle East, and the development of Russia's
English Very good command
alliances with authoritarian regimes
Production of materials for both television broadcasting and social networks Polish Working knowledge

News reporter at Ukraine, Ukraine24, kyiv

12/2020—07/2022
Covered an array of topics with specialization in city/local government, legal, and political
issues.
Wrote and edited stories for newscast on TV and social media
Experience in wartime and in difficult conditions

News reporter at Priamiy, Kyiv

12/2018—12/2020
Provided compelling coverage or both anticipated and breaking news.
Wrote and delivered high quality articles and TV coverage under very tight deadlines and
in high stress situations

Education
Master in Political Consulting, State University of Trade and
Economics (SUTE), Kyiv

2025—2026

Bachelor, National Taras Shevchenko University , Kyiv

09/2017—06/2021