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Rusudan Shelia

Washington,DC

Summary

Attentive to news at regional, national and international level. Experienced in crafting well-written positions and coverage. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder, Journalist

GlobalNews Georgia
12.2023 - Current

Founded GlobalNews Georgia, a news agency focusing on Georgia–US relations and the South Caucasus.

Coordinated meetings with U.S. officials and regional experts to provide strategic insights on Georgia–US relations.

Established GlobalNews Georgia as a primary source for independent Georgian media reporting on U.S.–Georgia relations.

Media Fellow

Eurasia Democratic Security Network
2025 - 2025
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Conducted comprehensive research to inform decision-making and drive project success.

Journalist

TV IMEDI
09.2018 - 11.2023
  • Developed content for multiple news outlets, including newspapers and magazines.
  • Researched and wrote stories on a variety of topics, such as politics and foreign affairs.
  • Conducted interviews with sources to obtain information for stories.
  • Edited copy written by other journalists to ensure accuracy and clarity.

  • Analyzed data from surveys and polls to identify trends or patterns related to specific topics.

Journalist

Palitra Media Holding
12.2015 - 08.2018
  • Monitored local, national and international events for potential story ideas.
  • Created multimedia content for web-based platforms using video footage and audio recordings.
  • Developed content for multiple news outlets, including newspapers and TV.
  • Researched and analyzed background information related to stories to provide complete and accurate information.
  • Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
  • Arranged interviews with witnesses and bystanders, providing first-hand accounts of stories.

Journalist

Georgian Journal
10.2009 - 11.2015
  • Researched and wrote stories on a variety of topics, such as politics and foreign affairs.
  • Conducted interviews with sources to obtain information for stories.
  • Attended press conferences and other events to gather newsworthy information.
  • Discussed issues with editors to establish priorities or positions.

Education

Bachelor of Journalism - Journalism

Ilia State University
Tbilisi, Georgia
06.2010

Skills

  • Content Creation
  • Interviewing Strength
  • Media Operations Understanding
  • Public Opinion Expertise
  • Research and Fact-Checking
  • Story Development
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Story Editing
  • Content Management Systems
  • News Reporting

Languages

Georgian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
French
Professional
Russian
Professional

Timeline

Founder, Journalist

GlobalNews Georgia
12.2023 - Current

Journalist

TV IMEDI
09.2018 - 11.2023

Journalist

Palitra Media Holding
12.2015 - 08.2018

Journalist

Georgian Journal
10.2009 - 11.2015

Media Fellow

Eurasia Democratic Security Network
2025 - 2025

Bachelor of Journalism - Journalism

Ilia State University
Rusudan Shelia