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Skills
Certification
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Elena Plotnikova

Elena Plotnikova

North Hollywood,CA

Summary

Experienced media professional with a successful track record across various media formats, from print journalism to YouTube video production. Skilled at transforming complex information into engaging and digestible content. Proficient in research, writing, and editing, with the ability to effectively manage production processes. Known for strong organizational abilities and journalistic integrity.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interviewer, Host, Editor, and Producer.

Youtube-channel Elena Plotnikova
05.2020 - Current


  • Searching for interesting personalities and businesses for interviews.
  • Preparation, conducting on-camera interviews.
  • Reviewing raw footage, creating editing specifications, and overseeing editing process.
  • SEO optimization of videos for YouTube uploads.
  • Finding advertisers.
  • Shooting and coordinating advertisements.
  • Finding contractors and overseeing their work.
  • Overseeing the entire interview production process.

Journalist, Interviewer

The Russian Time Magazine
10.2019 - 07.2023
  • Wrote reports on major events, interviewing guests, participants, and competition winners.
  • Interviewed the main characters of the publication.
  • Compiled the interview text
  • Edited articles and coordinated with both the character and the client.

A Journalist, Correspondent

The Publisher Arguments And Facts.
06.2013 - 12.2019


  • Developed ideas for articles and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
  • Conducted extensive investigations into the operations of enterprises and factories.
  • Worked on analytical materials to improve industry operations and consumer life.
  • Conducted thorough fact-checking of all written materials, maintaining the integrity of published content.
  • Edited and revised articles to achieve maximum accuracy and quality.
  • Wrote reports from trips to European countries and cities in Russia.
  • Generated compelling article ideas, staying abreast of current industry trends and leveraging professional networks.
  • Participated in the preparation and conduct of press conferences.

Copywriter, Journalist

Forbes
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • Interviewed the author to gather the most accurate information for publication in the article.
  • Fully prepared articles for publication—from writing to editing and making revisions.
  • Formatted text according to project-specific guidelines.
  • Edited existing texts for clarity, grammar, punctuation, and overall effectiveness while respecting the original intent of the author.
  • Transformed complex information into easily understandable materials tailored for specific audiences using plain language principles.
  • Supported SEO initiatives through strategic inclusion of keywords in web content, contributing to organic traffic growth.
  • Wrote advertising copy for online content, adhering to overall corporate identity and tone.
  • Researched and fact-checked information necessary for writing the article.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Southern California State University
Los Angeles, CA
09.2023

Master of Science - Journalism, Print

Southern Federal University
Rostov-on-Don, Russia
06.2015

Skills

  • Ability to conduct research and gather information
  • Skills in writing articles, investigations, interviews, and reports
  • Experience working with various sources and experts
  • Ability to fact-check and uphold high journalistic ethics standards
  • Adaptation of style and publication format for different platforms
  • Organization and management of production processes
  • Planning and coordination of filming or recordings
  • Budget management and project resource allocation
  • Skills in video or audio editing and post-production
  • Collaboration with teams and quality control of the final product
  • Evaluation of information and analysis of responses
  • Ability to work with various interview subjects, from ordinary people to well-known personalities

Certification

Member of the International Federation of Journalists (headquarters in Brussels, Belgium) from 2019 to 2022.

Languages

Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Additional Information

Received approval for the journalism talent case under the EB1 immigration visa in the USA.

Timeline

Interviewer, Host, Editor, and Producer.

Youtube-channel Elena Plotnikova
05.2020 - Current

Journalist, Interviewer

The Russian Time Magazine
10.2019 - 07.2023

Copywriter, Journalist

Forbes
09.2017 - 05.2019

A Journalist, Correspondent

The Publisher Arguments And Facts.
06.2013 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts -

Southern California State University

Master of Science - Journalism, Print

Southern Federal University

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