Line producer for the War Crimes Investigations Unit at the Kyiv Independent

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Olesia Meleshko Jan 07, 2026 · 1 min read
Line producer for the War Crimes Investigations Unit at the Kyiv Independent
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The Kyiv Independent – Ukraine's biggest English-language publication is looking to fill a line producer's position with the Kyiv Independent's War Crimes Investigations Unit.

The Kyiv Independent is Ukraine's main English-language news outlet. It was founded in November 2021 by a team of reporters and editors who were fired from the Kyiv Post for defending editorial independence, in partnership with a media consultancy company, Jnomics. Today it's a team of around 80 people based mostly in Kyiv. Publishing in English, we serve as Ukraine's voice in the world and the world's window into Ukraine.

Responsibilities:

  • Organizing the filming process for the investigative teams:
      - taking care of the process logistics;
      - coordinating team members;
      - finding filming locations;
       - renting filming equipment (if/when necessary);
  • Organizing business  and reporting trips for reporters and editors;
  • Assisting in the organization of offline presentations of investigative documentaries in Kyiv and abroad.
  • Finding freelancers for the projects
  • Assisting with documentation

Requirements:

  • Good understanding of production process in similar projects;
  • Good understanding of the specifics of investigative journalism and the risks connected with it;
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team;
  • Devotion to the values of independent journalism;
  • Based in Kyiv;
  • English language proficiency (B1 or higher).

We offer:

  • Working with a young and highly motivated team for an award-winning media startup;
  • Busy but flexible work schedule;
  • Learning opportunities