Zhanna Turkova portfolio

ZHANNA TURKOVA

Content Creating, Video Production, Storytelling
zanna.turkova@gmail.com
(310)-237-3229

I am a journalist and an editor specializing in working with entertaining and educational TV shows, YouTube content, interviews, and social media.

My passion and motivation is to create content that engages and inspires people - viewers and the team. My ambition is to influence and deliver thoughts and feelings to the audience regardless of whether it is video, article, interview, or social media footage.

My experience in this creative work varies from Scriptwriter, Commissioning Editor, Set Producer, Editor-in-Chief, and Creative Producer.

EXPERIENCE

My recent projects for TV and YouTube channels you can kindly find below.

FAMETIMETV | YOUTUBE Interview
Editor, Scriptwriter

My Contribution

Contributed to channel growth from 500K Subscribers to 900K. Developed a story and conducted deep research about each guest.
Wrote scripts for portrait interviews. Created unique format elements for each interview. Worked with the host as a prompter and a set manager during filming. Collaborated with the team during all production stages.

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Popular YouTube interview channel in Russia. For 2 years we released more than 100 interviews with famous Russian influencers - celebrities, singers, actors, sportsmen, bloggers, that generated millions of views. Exclusive facts, stars' home tours, and meaningful conversations. Interviews are filmed in and out of Russia.

Sovremennoe zdorovie | YOUTUBE Interview
Content Creator, Creative Producer

My Contribution

Relaunched the channel and boosted views and engagement by 50%. Created a new interview format. Worked with advertisement and partners. Managed production and postproduction teams to deliver high TV quality level of content. Collaborated with the host to bring their unique perspective and personality to each show, resulting in engaging and relatable content for the audience.

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A relatively new and growing YouTube interview channel created by healthcare professionals. The main goal is to give more information about healthy lifestyles and promote family values through meaningful conversations with celebrities.

THE VOICES OF THE COUNTRY | YouTube musical show
Editor-in-Chief

My Contribution

Developed a story, and created numerous twists for the plot in each episode to boost views. Every episode got from 1 to 2M views. Conducted casting of participants. Collaborated with multiple teams and participants at all production levels.

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YouTube brand new start musical entertaining show where young musicians get the opportunity to create a feat and collaborate with their favorite and already popular singers and bands. To obtain this, they should overcome some challenges and inward fears. Scripted reality format. The first season consists of 7 series.

THE REGINA+1 SHOW | FRIDAY TV Channel
Commissioning Editor, Editor-in-Chief

My Contribution

During my work, the show got a prestigious award as the best entertainment show. Led a team of writers and editors to promote high-quality shows for TV broadcasting. Managed stage phase and postproduction.

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Entertaining and educational format for women that covers plenty of topics such as beauty, style, health, celebrities, housekeeping, maternity, psychology, etc. The show got TEFI - the most prestigious television award in Russia. It was broadcast on one of the most popular entertaining TV channels in Russia (FRIDAY TV Channel).

THE DOCTOR IMMORTAL SHOW | FRIDAY TV Channel
Editor-in-Chief

My Contribution

Launching a new TV show in a team of creative producers of a TV channel. Co-creating a bible, an idea, and a visual conception of the show. Providing all stages of production in a timeline guidance and quality standards. Maintaining a high level of visual and content parts of the product in accordance with channel requirements. Writing scripts and managing the editorial department, working on set, and fulfilling the transfer of the master series for broadcasting.

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Entertaining and educational show format for young parents who are always worried about their babies and need support and good peace of advice from a professional pediatrician. The show was broadcast on one of the most popular entertaining TV channels in Russia (FRIDAY TV Channel).

LET'S MARRY SHOW | CHANNEL ONE Russia
Senior Editor

My Contribution

I was honored to be a part of the team of the legendary “Let’s Marry!” show that aired for 15 years and is still on. Conducted casting and profiling of participants, developed plot twists, and produced episodes on the set.

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Project Review

One of the most well-known entertaining formats in Russia. The show helps singles to find a partner. Been awarded the main television prize - TEFI. It has aired on the main Russian channel for more than 15 years so far.

THE MORNING SHOW | CTVBY Channel
Reporter

My Contribution

Worked as a reporter for the Morning Show. Delivered positive and engaging city news and entertaining footage. Took part in the postproduction process

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Project Review

CTVBY Channel is in the top 3 informational channels in Belarus. The Morning Show is on air 5 days a week.

VISION and COMPETENCE

Features that I try to implement and develop in my work and which thankfully also my colleagues have commended:

— Quickly integrate into a team and understand the essence of work specially in a fast-paced environment.

— Keen on creating a proper working mood and an inspiring atmosphere on set.

— Consideration of social and psychological aspects of getting along with hosts, guests, and the team.

— Management skills in administering and optimizing all stages of video production - from drawing up a timeline to the project release.

— Diversified skills and experience in developing and writing scripts for various types of content.

— Fluent in English, Russian is my mother tongue, Swedish and Spanish are in the process of learning.

Me in life

My interests and hobbies are photography, music, and sport. I am also engaged in healthy lifestyle courses and studies in psychology.
I love traveling and cooking food for family and friends.
I have a deep curiosity about other cultures and human beings in general, I find my most inspiration in other people’s lifestyles and life experiences. I almost find it an obligation to share my experiences with people to whom it may be interesting, especially the younger generation. Therefore, sometimes I was a lecturer for teenagers on television and media-related subjects. I have also a special love for abandoned animals, and trying to make their life easier as a volunteer.

For more details about my experience don't hesitate to get in touch with me zanna.turkova@gmail.com

(310)-237-3229

Instagram @zannaturkova

Thank you!