Who we are

JOURNALISTS AND VIDEOGRAPHERS

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

Marian has over 15 years of experience in journalism and media, with a talent for making difficult topics accessible and engaging. She has studied, lived, and worked in nine countries, and as a U.S. State Department fellow, she trained with leading journalists. Before moving to Moldova, Marian won Estonia’s most prestigious investigative prize, the Bonnier Award.

Iurie

Journalist / Photographer

Iurie is a journalist, photographer, film director, and translator based in Moldova and working across Europe. He covers business, culture, migration, and minority rights for outlets including Nokta, Emerging Europe, and Moldova Matters, while his photography has appeared in Balkan Insight. He studied photojournalism at the VII Foundation Academy, and his short documentary won the pitch competition at the Moldox Festival.

Olga

Producer / videographer / journalist

Olga is a Moldovan-born producer, videographer, and journalist who films, edits, interviews, and writes with heart. She studied Journalism at Școala de Jurnalism din Moldova, holds degrees in English and French, and is certified in graphic design. Passionate about human stories, bold ideas, and team energy, Olga believes in lifelong learning and the power of storytelling to inspire change.

Patricia

Journalist

Patricia came to the journalism field after several years in communication and marketing and quickly found her calling. For the past three years, she has reported human stories, social issues, and cultural shifts shaping Moldovan society. She has contributed to outlets including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Moldova.org, and is active in an NGO working to protect Chișinău’s built heritage and promote sustainable urbanism.

Lilia

Videographer

With a sharp eye for detail and a deep appreciation for authentic storytelling, Lilia is passionate about filmmaking. In 2023, Her first short documentary, "On My Own," is an intimate portrait of a triathlete’s perseverance. The film 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 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