WHO WE ARE
Who We Are
We are journalists and videographers, Baltic and Moldovan storytellers who believe in the power of mission-driven work.
At Journo Birds, we use our newsroom experience to help embassies, development agencies, and nonprofits show their real impact. From villages to cities to conflict zones, we have learned how to uncover the human story at the heart of complex issues.
Good work deserves visibility.
Our job is to tell your story clearly, honestly, and in a way that makes people stop, listen, and care.
Marian
Head of Journo Birds
With over 15 years of experience in journalism and media, Marian's superpower is to make difficult topics easy and boring topics interesting, either as a researcher, a media analyst, or a journalist. She has studied, lived, and worked in nine countries worldwide. As a US State Department fellow, she spent a month meeting and listening to some of the best journalists in the US, a big part of it at the Pulitzer-winning Miami Herald. She became the country’s first data journalist. Before moving to Moldova, Marian won the country's most prestigious investigative award, the Bonnier Award.
Iurie
Journalist / Photographer
Iurie is a journalist, photographer, film director, and translator based in Moldova and working across Europe. He writes about business, culture, migration, and minority rights for publications including Nokta, Emerging Europe, and Moldova Matters. His photography has appeared in Balkan Insight. He studied photojournalism at the VII Foundation Academy. During the Moldox Festival in Moldova, his short documentary film was screened, and he won the festival’s pitch competition.
Olga
Producer / videographer
Olga produces, films, edits, interviews, writes, and organises with heart. Moldovan-born, fuelled by nature, human stories, and bold ideas. She studied Journalism at Școala de Jurnalism din Moldova, holds degrees in English and French, and has a certification in graphic design. Creativity is at her core. She loves generating ideas that bring value and spark, and believes in team energy, lifelong learning, and the power of the spoken word to inspire change. In her free time, she enjoys creative writing, photography, and painting.
Lilia
Videographer
With a sharp eye for detail and a deep appreciation for authentic storytelling, Lilia discovered her passion for filmmaking in high school, where she first fell in love with directing, shooting, and editing videos. In 2023, she debuted her first short documentary, "On My Own," an intimate portrait of a triathlete’s perseverance. The film garnered official selections at multiple festivals and became a semifinalist at Sweden’s Boden International Film Festival. Whether exploring everyday triumphs or societal challenges, Lilia has a gift for transforming real-life stories into captivating visual narratives.
Vladislav
Videographer
Vladislav has been a freelance video journalist for over five years. He has worked as a press photographer at Estonia's national newspaper, Postimees. He has experience in managing marketing and social media campaigns.
Marina
Journalist
Journalist and copywriter with 20+ years of writing experience. Curious, friendly, and laughs a lot. Marina drives a car and speaks Russian, Latvian and English.
Meet Our Team
At Journo Birds, our strength lies in our diverse and skilled team. Each member brings unique experiences and perspectives, combining passion with expertise to deliver compelling stories. Get to know the individuals who are dedicated to amplifying your mission through powerful storytelling.