Find a Fixer/Local Producer
Who are fixers?
Foreign journalists who come to Ukraine to cover events typically need assistants on the ground – people who will organize the work in the field, guide journalists, help prepare materials, find interviewees and sources, deal with logistical issues, and help ensure the safety of foreign reporters. These assistants are known as fixers or local producers.
Fixers can help with sorting out the nuances of working on the ground – for example, whether it is safe to go to a certain place, whether the reporter is talking to an appropriate expert, how to get permission to take photos, how to cover tragic events ethically, etc.
The fixer’s typical responsibilities:
- Conceptualization of the future journalistic material, searching for and generating appropriate topics;
- Logistics — how to get to the right place, etc.;
- Searching for speakers, communication with sources and interviewees;
- Translation to and from Ukrainian;
- Helping support the safety of journalists.
Other optional responsibilities might include technical help, driving, and more.
Where to find a fixer in Ukraine:
The Media Center Ukraine – Ukrinform provides assistance in finding fixers. Here’s how to reach them:
Help desk ukraine.media.centre@gmail.com
Press office, Kyiv: ukraine.media.centre.kyiv@gmail.com, +38 091 481 00 04
Press office, Kharkiv: kharkiv.mediahub@gmail.com, +38 093 604 01 01
Press office, Odesa: mediacenter.odesa@gmail.com, +38 050 089 58 30
You can also find a fixer on online platforms like World Fixer, Hack Pack, and Storyhunter, as well as use LinkedIn.
Where to find an interpreter:
The best option for foreign journalists is when the fixer is also an interpreter. This is because translations to and from Ukrainian might be required at all stages of reporting: during filming and recording of interviews, during communication at checkpoints and borders, communications with the authorities and law enforcement officers, in preparing the material to be published, etc.
If you only need to find a translation specialist, you can also contact the Media Center Ukraine — Ukrinform.
In addition, you can find interpreters on Upwork, Storyhunter, Interpreters.travel, A.B.C. Translation Agency, TRIS Translation and Interpreting Center, Lingo Translation Agency, and others. Still, we recommend you look for a fixer with a high level of your language proficiency.
Fixer Network
If you wish to contact a fixer directly, please refer to the list of fixers working in Ukraine below. Our comprehensive database includes essential details provided by each fixer, such as their full name, the range of services offered, years of experience, and the regions in which they work. Some fixers have also indicated that they can verify their accreditation upon request.
You can easily refine your search using the search bar, filter results by the services you need, and sort the contacts according to your preference. To view a fixer's complete contact details, simply click the "Contact" button next to their entry.
Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that the information is accurate and up-to-date, the Reporting Ukraine Guide is not responsible for the quality or reliability of the services provided by these fixers. If you encounter any issues—such as an outdated or non-functional contact—or if you have feedback regarding a specific entry, please report it using the corresponding button or fill out our feedback form.
Joining the Fixer Database
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