Witold Tabaka

Experience

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  J. Walter Thompson Group Poland

  Mar 2004 - Jan 2005

  Junior PR Manager

  Writing press releases, connecting key players at client organization to the press for interviews, arranging press conferences and events, composing web copy and creating newsletters.

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  Tokyo PR and Consulting

  Feb 2005 - Oct 2005

  Public Relations Manager

  Writing press releases, connecting key players at client organisation to the press for interviews, arranging press conferences and events, composing web copy and creating newsletters.

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  Warsaw University Radio KAMPUS

  Mar 2005 - Apr 2006

  Radio Host

  News programs and morning show editor and presenter. An author of "Konwersatorium" program - interviews with celebrities of media, show business and art.

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  Polskie Radio SA

  May 2006 - May 2007

  Radio Reporter at Trójka Polish Radio

  Radio reporter

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  TVP

  Jun 2007 - Jun 2016

  TV News Reporter & Host at Wiadomości and Panorama TVP

  Reporter at the most popular evening news magazine. All kinds of news coverage (live, stand-up, reports). Current issues, especially economy, politics, ecology and foreign affairs.

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  Polskie Radio SA

  Sept 2015 - Feb 2017

  Radio Host & Editor at Polish Radio 24

  Facilitated insightful discussions, conduct in-depth interviews, and host interactive segments for a diverse listenership. Oversaw and edited news script development, ensuring accuracy, impartiality, and comprehensiveness in every programme. Liaised with multidisciplinary team of journalists, technical staff, and correspondents, optimising flow of information and efficiency in programme execution.Key Contributions:● Curated and presented engaging news content for daily broadcasts at Polish Radio 24, Polish Public Radio.● Monitored breaking news events, continually updating broadcast content to reflect current and relevant issues. Show less

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  Scripps Networks Interactive

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

  TV Host & Editor at TVN24 BIS

  TV host of international and business programs.Facilitated seamless coordination with production team, ensuring broadcasts of exceptional quality that resonated with Scripps Networks Interactive's standards. Conducted compelling live interviews, fostering captivating dialogue with guests and audience, amplifying viewership. Stayed abreast of current events and news, offering insightful commentary that potentially enriched audience understanding. Engaged in promotional activities for TVN24 BIS Channel, likely boosting channel visibility and expanding its reach.Key Contributions:● Orchestrated live broadcast of major security incidents in Europe, delivering balanced and engaging content that enabled viewers to understand unfolding events without inciting panic.● Formulated and presented informative content on diverse topics for daily broadcasts on TVN24 BIS Channel to increase viewer engagement and retention. Show less

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  TVN Discovery Poland

  Feb 2017 - Sept 2019

  TV News Reporter at TVN24 News Channel

  Delved into 'Czarno na białym,' providing comprehensive reports on complex social, political, and economic issues. Led 'Diversity and Pride' group at TVN Discovery Poland, fostering environment of inclusivity, respect, and diverse representation.Key Contributions:● Produced impactful reports that stimulated local political discourse, triggered widespread media engagement, and precipitated dismissal of key state officials.

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  Huawei Consumer Business Group

  Oct 2019 - Nov 2023

  AI Business Growth Manager

  Direct successful launch and strategic management of Newsfeed in Browser and Assistant across Europe, resulting in enhanced user engagement. Steer integration of top news aggregators, including Microsoft News, Squid App, and EarliNews (Axel Springer), improving content variety and reach. Integrate podcast category into Browser Newsfeed, contributing to enriched multimedia user experience and promoting diverse content engagement. Foster strong relationships with content providers, collectively driving creation of increasingly engaging, personalized, and AI-based news content, yielding higher user satisfaction. Deliver compelling keynote speeches at major tech industry events, such as WebSummit in Lisbon, to enhance company's external representation, leveraging honed public speaking skills acquired from extensive work in television.Key Contributions:● Revolutionised industry through innovative news content and monetisation strategy, increasing viewer engagement and optimising revenue streams.● Pioneered new frontiers in product development to ensure competitive edge, delivering most relevant and engaging content to audience.● Streamlined user experience through rigorous inspection and proactive promotion of Newsfeed in Browser and Assistant, solidifying position as go-to news provider.● Successfully spearheaded marketing and PR campaigns, resulting in impactful promotion of new Newsfeed features.● Won three Corporate level Awards: Individual Smart Cat Award (2019), Individual Innovative Contributor Award (2021), Team Gold Medal Award (2022) Show less

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  Akademia Ekonomiczno-Humanistyczna w Warszawie

  Nov 2023 - now

  University Lecturer

  Lectures for MBA students on the subjects of Content Management and Media Relations.

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  TVP

  Dec 2023 - now

  News Anchor, TV Reporter

  At TVP Info, I am a host of news programs and at 19:30 the main news service of TVP1, I am a reporter.