Journo Birds โ€“ Services
Journo Birds

Our services

From one article to a full retainer โ€” or local support for your shoot.

Where is your project?
Moldova pricing โ€” for international orgs and embassies running projects on the ground in Moldova.
Who are you? Optional โ€” shows you the most relevant services
Impact organisation
NGO ยท embassy ยท donor fund ยท UN agency
Journalist or editor
Fixing, access & local production
Something else
Exploring, press trips, or not sure yet

Order individual deliverables โ€” no commitment needed. One-off flexibility is priced into these rates; monthly retainers offer better value for ongoing work.

Written article

4,000โ€“8,000 chars. One reporter handles research, writing and editing on location.

  • English + local language
  • On-location reporting
  • One feedback round
  • GDPR consent
โ‚ฌ350 / article

Short video

45โ€“60s, shot on location. Requires producer/director, cameraman and editor โ€” plus equipment.

  • Producer/director + cameraman + editor
  • Colour grade, sound mix, subtitles
  • Social exports (vertical & horizontal)
  • One feedback round
โ‚ฌ500 / video

Photo set

8โ€“12 professionally edited photos from a field visit. Captions and usage rights included.

  • Field visit included
  • Edited + captioned
  • Full usage rights
โ‚ฌ150 / set

Media pitching

We pitch your story to 5โ€“10 targeted local outlets (print, radio, TV) and report on placements.

  • Targeted outlet selection
  • Active follow-up with editors
  • Placement tracking + reach estimate
โ‚ฌ200 / campaign

TV pitch day

We identify the story, prepare a broadcaster brief, coordinate with national TV and handle logistics.

  • Brief + contact list
  • On-site coordination
  • Footage provided to broadcasters
โ‚ฌ300 / day

Distribution kit

Social captions, tags, handles, influencer outreach and local media channels.

  • Platform-specific captions
  • Influencer & local media outreach
  • Placement tracking
โ‚ฌ100 / kit
Optional add-ons
Extra language
RU, EST, or other
+โ‚ฌ120
Extra reel โ‰ค30s
TikTok / Reels cut
+โ‚ฌ150
Social media boost
Paid distribution
+โ‚ฌ100

Everything for one story โ€” field to publication. Both bundles cost less than ordering the same services ร  la carte.

Most popular

Story pilot

One complete story cycle โ€” from field visit to media placement. Covers the full 12-day production cycle.

  • 1 article + 1 short video
  • Photo set (8โ€“12 edited)
  • Distribution kit
  • Media pitching (2โ€“4 outlets)
โ‚ฌ1,100 / story
Saves โ‚ฌ200 vs ร  la carte (โ‚ฌ1,300)
Video-first

Social video bundle

Two short social videos โ€” each with a producer, cameraman and editor โ€” with full distribution and boosting.

  • 2 videos (~60s vertical)
  • Subtitles in local language
  • Distribution kit + collaborations
  • Social boosting included
โ‚ฌ1,000 / bundle
Saves โ‚ฌ200 vs ร  la carte (โ‚ฌ1,200)
What is the 12-day production cycle? From the moment you confirm the topic, the full workflow runs in 12 working days: Day 1โ€“2 topic lock & logistics โ†’ Day 2โ€“4 field visit (filming, interviews, photography) โ†’ Day 5โ€“6 first drafts โ†’ Day 7โ€“9 your feedback round & finals โ†’ Day 10โ€“12 media pitching & delivery. Everything โ€” article, video, photos and pitching โ€” is complete within those 12 days.

Sustained visibility โ€” we become your embedded storytelling team. Each retainer is priced to be cheaper than ordering the equivalent services ร  la carte every month.

Articles only

Pilot Collaboration

First 6 months. One story per month with strategy meetings and success snapshots.

  • 1 article/month + photo set
  • Media pitching (5โ€“10 outlets)
  • Local language versions
  • Monthly success snapshot
  • Strategy meetings included
โ‚ฌ850 / month
~10% cheaper than buying monthly ร  la carte
Articles + video

Pilot Collaboration

First 6 months. Story + video every month โ€” our most popular entry retainer.

  • 1 article + 1 video/month
  • Photo set per story
  • Distribution kit
  • Monthly success snapshot
  • Strategy meetings included
โ‚ฌ1,400 / month
~10% cheaper than buying monthly ร  la carte
Recommended

Storytelling Bridge

Full-service. Two stories, two videos, all major languages โ€” every major audience in Moldova covered.

  • 2 articles + 2 videos/month
  • ENG + 2 local languages
  • 5โ€“10 outlet pitching per story
  • Media monitoring data
  • Strategy meetings + monthly report
โ‚ฌ3,000 / month
~9% cheaper than buying monthly ร  la carte
Max impact

Impact Powerhouse

Dominate the conversation. Documentary-grade video, deep reporting, international reach.

  • 4 articles + 1 cinematic mini-doc
  • 4 languages
  • Unlimited local + intl pitching
  • TV Pitch Day + 4 reels included
  • Full Impact & Sentiment Report
โ‚ฌ5,500 / month
~15% cheaper than buying monthly ร  la carte
Monthly retainers start with a strategy call. We align on story priorities and build the first editorial calendar together. All packages include a monthly success snapshot with placements, reach estimates and lessons learned.

Experienced local producers and fixers โ€” for international journalists, film crews and documentary teams.

Research day ยท 8 hours

Research & pre-production

Source mapping, pre-interviews, background research, expert identification, briefing documents.

  • Source & expert identification
  • Pre-interviews + background checks
  • Briefing docs + contact lists
  • Translation support (RO, RU, ENG)
  • Field-day logistics planning
โ‚ฌ250 / day
1
= โ‚ฌ250
Field production day ยท 8 hours

On-location production

On-site facilitation, real-time translation, interview coordination, logistics and consent collection.

  • Interview facilitation & translation
  • On-site logistics & transport
  • Access to communities & officials
  • GDPR consent forms handled
  • B-roll & production support
โ‚ฌ300 / day
1
= โ‚ฌ300
Add-ons
Transportation
Choose how you want to get around during the assignment.
Post-production โ‚ฌ100/half day
Translations, verifying names and locations, spelling, reviewing the article, transcriptions.
0
not included
Additional crew
Add specialists to your team. Each day rate covers an 8-hour shooting day.
Cameraman โ‚ฌ200/day
0
not included
Sound engineer โ‚ฌ150/day
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not included
Video editor โ‚ฌ150/day
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not included
Total estimate
Travel & accommodation billed separately if needed
โ‚ฌ550
Minimum notice: 5 days for research days, 7 days for field days. Use the calendar below to pick your start date.

Need multiple weeks, a specific language combination, or a bilingual journalist-fixer?

Press trip coordination

We plan and host press trips to Moldova and the Baltic states for international journalists, donor delegations, and visiting teams โ€” from itinerary design to published stories.

โ†’Itinerary design & full logistics
โ†’Access to beneficiaries, experts & officials
โ†’Translation & on-site facilitation
โ†’Photography throughout the trip
โ†’Post-trip media pitching
โ†’Story outcome tracking & reporting
When is your trip?
We need at least 6 weeks to plan a trip. Click to set arrival date, then departure date.
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Every press trip is custom. Pricing depends on group size, duration, locations, and languages needed. We need at least 6 weeks to plan a trip properly. Get in touch and we will put together a detailed proposal within 48 hours.
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