Natalie Gryvnyak Email & Phone Number

Ukraine

Ukraine

Ukraine

InFeatures – is the story production agency that provides fully researched, interesting feature stories, based on the news and current affairs in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. We produce content for media and social networks, organize production and are providing information services for International Media. Main facts about us:• Throughout researched and investigated feature stories• Professional production team: videographers, producers, fixers, translators, photographers… Show more InFeatures – is the story production agency that provides fully researched, interesting feature stories, based on the news and current affairs in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. We produce content for media and social networks, organize production and are providing information services for International Media. Main facts about us:• Throughout researched and investigated feature stories• Professional production team: videographers, producers, fixers, translators, photographers, camera people, streamers throughout Ukraine• Broad access to various experts and govermental officials• Expertise in production for more than 6 years• Starting from the beginning of Euromaidan, we have worked with more than 60 various international and Ukrainian media outlets including BBC, CNN, Vice news, NBC, Washington Post, Suddeutsche Zeitung, Asahi Shimbun, Ukraine Today etc.We have regional hubs in Kharkiv, Dnepropetrovsk, Odessa, Mariupol, Slaviyansk, Donetsk, Moscow - for local stories and production and mobility on demand. Show less

Kiev, Ukraine

TOPClub online magazineJournalist, editorOctober 2010 – March 2011 (6 months)GOA TV Journalist, director Goa, IndiaDecember 2012- March 2013- led two programmes as a producer, director and presenterThe Village, Cafe Babel, ActuSoins, Radio France InternationalFreelance Journalist/Local… Show more TOPClub online magazineJournalist, editorOctober 2010 – March 2011 (6 months)GOA TV Journalist, director Goa, IndiaDecember 2012- March 2013- led two programmes as a producer, director and presenterThe Village, Cafe Babel, ActuSoins, Radio France InternationalFreelance Journalist/Local CorrespondentOctober 2013 - up to now- Provided up to date information as to the current affairs in the country Show less

Ukraine

More than 20 Media outlets for whom I have done production of more than 40 stories. The Washington Post, BBC, PBS, The Asahi Shimbun, Al Jazeera, Euronews, TV5, Canadian National TV, France Televisions, France 24, TV2, Aamulehti, The Independent, Le Figaro, French "Elle", etc- Successfully arranged production of more than 40 various stories; - Organized the production processes- Providing fully researched stories and pitches- Assisting as a second journalist and… Show more More than 20 Media outlets for whom I have done production of more than 40 stories. The Washington Post, BBC, PBS, The Asahi Shimbun, Al Jazeera, Euronews, TV5, Canadian National TV, France Televisions, France 24, TV2, Aamulehti, The Independent, Le Figaro, French "Elle", etc- Successfully arranged production of more than 40 various stories; - Organized the production processes- Providing fully researched stories and pitches- Assisting as a second journalist and videographer Show less

The Town Chernobyl built documentary productionvia Peripheral ProductionsOctober 2009 – May 2011 (1 year 8 months)It's a story about Slavutych, the twin town of ghost city Pripyat. People's lives are interconnected with already non-functioning atom station, that caused one of the World's greatest nuclear damage.Functions:- been organizing production and post production of the documentary "The Town Chernobyl Built" (budget planning, crew management, travel and accommodation… Show more The Town Chernobyl built documentary productionvia Peripheral ProductionsOctober 2009 – May 2011 (1 year 8 months)It's a story about Slavutych, the twin town of ghost city Pripyat. People's lives are interconnected with already non-functioning atom station, that caused one of the World's greatest nuclear damage.Functions:- been organizing production and post production of the documentary "The Town Chernobyl Built" (budget planning, crew management, travel and accommodation, working with heroes)- along with other producer found investors and affiliated partnerships for 10 000 dollarsThe Babushkas of Chernobyl October 2012 – December 2012 (3 months)The Babushkas of Chernobyl - is the documentary about women that are inhabiting restricted and closed territories of Chernobyl zone. It's a set of their personal stories, their life drama.www.thebabushkasofchernobyl.comFunctions:- pre-production research- production filming assistance- post- production translationsSpiritual IndiaDecember 2012 – March 2013 (4 months)IndiaA story of spiritual knowledge and understanding in India and it's multi-layered business structures.Functions:- directing and pre-production managementEco-lifeApril 2012 - June 2012 (3 months)It's a documentary about the family, whose living is almost totally organic amidst Kiev urban megapolis. It's a set of analysis and ideas as to the possibilities of organic life-style in the nowadays society.Functions:-Full production, including directing Show less

BBC internshipBBC World - Ukraine2006-Facilitated necessary connections with mass media-Assisted during crisis events-Successfully arranged several interviewsKiev Post and Korrespondent KP Media2006- Assisted marketing managers of 3 magazines in launching promotional activities, that brought increased awareness to the magazines, managed tracking system of implemented projects- Negotiated for closer cooperation between the company and international… Show more BBC internshipBBC World - Ukraine2006-Facilitated necessary connections with mass media-Assisted during crisis events-Successfully arranged several interviewsKiev Post and Korrespondent KP Media2006- Assisted marketing managers of 3 magazines in launching promotional activities, that brought increased awareness to the magazines, managed tracking system of implemented projects- Negotiated for closer cooperation between the company and international organizations to increase brand publicity - Administered a company’s website by writing and translating articles, editing content and image changes.Journalist internshipInformation Strategies, INC.June 2011 – September 2011 (4 months)Greater New York City Area- been practicing on writing according to US journalist standards. - worked on business,economics themes Show less

• Was an integral part of WFA opening a branch office in Ukraine by leading the PR and communications activities, facilitating employee search and finding two major partners on the ground• Increased the awareness of the company’s services in Ukraine through launching a communications strategy

MBA Strategy/Fast ForwardContent manager/project managerJune 2006- October 2007-Successfully assisted in sales and organization of the Silicon Valley tour for top managers of IT companies in Ukraine. -Raised ca. 6K euros for the company via selling packages for the tour-Analyzed/translated data and gathered info, connected to the MBA education through taking interviews with MBA graduates, and representatives of different companies. All information was used for the articles… Show more MBA Strategy/Fast ForwardContent manager/project managerJune 2006- October 2007-Successfully assisted in sales and organization of the Silicon Valley tour for top managers of IT companies in Ukraine. -Raised ca. 6K euros for the company via selling packages for the tour-Analyzed/translated data and gathered info, connected to the MBA education through taking interviews with MBA graduates, and representatives of different companies. All information was used for the articles for the company’s website.Molodist Film FestivalPress and video center managerMolodist Film FestivalNovember 2007 – November 2008 • Successfully organized 7 press conferences with famous cinematographers• Assisted prominent TV channels and printed media journalists with translations in interviews and TV programs• Coordinated work of the video room and optimized the system of DVD festival films presented there, which resulted in higher customer satisfaction.PR/Media consultancy and managementBlueSky PR Agency, photo exhibition "Inside Chernobyl"April 2009 – May 2009 (2 months)- Contacted Russian and Ukrainian media as to the further coverage- Managed to make good relations with editorial staff with further coverage- Organized media databases for Russian and Ukrainian markets in the field of business - Made successful coverage of the event, by producing more than 10 articles in various media- Due to good location, good preliminary work and good team work we managed to gain more than 5000 viewers for 2 weeks Show less

Master'S Degree, Journalism

Activities and Societies:  Creation of radio, video, movie and print articles content, basis of cameraman work  Journalist.

Business Administration, Management/Leadership

Activities and Societies:  Journalist for the university newspaper  Member of the university Parliament  Member of the debating, public.

School Education

Activities and Societies: Debate club "Pandora", School Drama Club, Spanish freelance classes

Journalism Course, Tv Production

Activities and Societies:  creation of video and audio reports  attending trainings from prominent professionals in acting, public.

Film Director Courses

Activities and Societies:  obtaining core knowledge on film director work  editing and producing lessons, understanding.