Editorial Assistant

Location: Kyiv We are toogeza, a Ukrainian recruiting company that is focused on hiring talents and building teams for tech startups worldwide. People make a difference in the big game, we may help to find the right ones. Currently, we are looking for a Editorial Assistant for The Kyiv Independent. The Kyiv Independent is Ukraine’s leading English-language media outlet and one of Europe’s fastest-growing independent media organizations. Founded by 19 journalists in 2021, they have grown into a team of more than 95 people in less than five years, reaching global audiences through reporting, investigations, newsletters, podcasts, video, live events, publishing projects, and e-commerce initiatives. Supported by a community of more than 32,000 members, they are constantly experimenting with new formats, platforms, and business models to tell Ukraine’s story to the world and help shape the future of independent journalism. This position is Kyiv-based and requires frequent in-office presence. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Drafting official information requests on behalf of journalists and communicating with governmental bodies, institutions, and other official structures; - Planning and coordinating logistics for reporters’ assignments and trips, including conferences and events in Ukraine and abroad; - Providing written translation (English–Ukrainian and Ukrainian–English) to cover various newsroom needs; - Supporting newsroom operations, including maintaining databases, assisting with research, accreditations, and organizing internal documentation; - Handling public newsroom inquiries received via email and other channels; - Providing professional assistance and scheduling support to newsroom leadership; - Assisting the newsroom with administrative and ad hoc tasks in a fast-paced environment. REQUIREMENTS: - Strong proficiency in English and Ukrainian (C1–C2 or native level); - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and switch between tasks efficiently; - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; - High level of responsibility, initiative, and persistence; - Ability to communicate effectively within a large team; - Ability to respond quickly and remain reachable outside standard working hours when occasional urgent requests arise; - Basic research skills are a plus; - Experience with organizational tools (e.g., Notion, spreadsheets, project management tools) is an advantage; - Devotion to the values of the Kyiv Independent. WE OFFER: - Market-level compensation; - Working with a young and value-driven team in an award-winning media outlet; - Professional development opportunities and training sessions (including BLS and first aid training); - Mental health support program, including access to psychologists and therapists; - Office-based work with structured support during energy outages; - Other benefits available to the team. Note: This is a full-time, primarily office-based position. If this role sounds like a fit — we’d love to hear from you! Just send over your CV and anything else you’d like us to consider. We’ll review everything within five working days, and if your background matches what we’re looking for, we’ll get in touch to set up a call and get to know each other better.