Maria Semendyaeva

Experience

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  Snob Media

  Sept 2009 - Mar 2010

  Client Liaison

  This position actually could be called "community manager", I communicated with the members of the "Snob" club in Moscow (opinion makers, cultural and business elite), gathered their opinion on the current agenda, either in the form of article, or as a video piece.

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  Kommersant

  Mar 2010 - Sept 2013

  Cultural Department Correspondent

  At my first journalist work I was junior correspondent of the most prominent Russian newspaper at that time. My job was to cover the news of governmental policy in culture, convey interviews with artists and cultural managers and write quick news articles.

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  Afisha Industries

  Oct 2013 - May 2015

  Contributing Editor

  As contributing editor I was committing and ordering to freelance authors 5-7 long read entertaining articles monthly in the field of contemporary art and culture.

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  Regina Gallery, Moscow

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

  Head Of Content
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  The Art Newspaper

  Nov 2015 - Apr 2017

  Senior Managing Editor, web

  • Led content projects to strengthen TANR's role in Russian cultural context, doubling website traffic.• Implemented video creation for social networks, resulting in tens of thousands of views for regular listings and tops.

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  ROMB/Vereinigung für die Demokratie e.V.

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2018

  Managing Editor

  • Led a team of 8 in creating and releasing daily social media videos on social and political issues, Russian civil society, and activists.• Developed a new strategy concept for a news video channel, resulting in increased engagement and viewership.• Analyzed statistics on various social media platforms and prepared reports for donors to showcase the impact of the videos.

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  Большой музей

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  Editor In Chief

  • Managed content projects for partner museums, advised on media strategy, and created publications for online platform.• Set goals for team members, developed online exhibitions, and conducted lectures for museum employees.• Achieved increased engagement and visibility for museum content resulting in a 20% growth in online visitors.

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  Lorem Ipsum Corp.

  Oct 2019 - Nov 2022

  Senior Script Writer

  • Collaborated with creative director and design department to develop engaging content for various projects.• Conducted research, wrote copy, and crafted pitch presentations to bring concepts to life.• Created user-friendly text elements for museum installations and exhibits.• Contributed ideas for innovative installations and experiences.

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  The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project

  Jan 2023 - Sept 2023

  Engagement Editor

  • Repackaged complex journalistic investigations into engaging social media posts for Russian audiences.• Managed content distribution on Twitter, Telegram, and Facebook.• Increased audience engagement and reach through strategic content curation.• Collaborated with OCCRP and partner media to ensure accurate and impactful messaging.

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  Semrush

  Oct 2023 - now

  Project Manager

  • Managed and led diverse projects at Semrush, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication with stakeholders.• Oversaw project progress and scope, from research initiatives to company-wide improvements