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Elina Kinos

Elina Kinos

Helsinki

Summary

Professional journalist, director and reporter, with the experience of working in TV and radio news and non fiction TV and Documentary film productions since 2009. Filming experience as a director in more than 10 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. Master´s degree in sport sciences, including studies in journalism. Native in Finnish. Fluent in English.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Journalist / Director

Freelancer
01.2017 - Current
  • Journalist - Erikoisjoukot 3. Banijay Finland.
  • Director - Marketing film for Mondi. Grapevine Oy.
  • Field Director - Ensitreffit alttarilla. Banijay Finland.
  • Background Journalist, Casting - Kaunarikuume. Documentary film. Napafilms.
  • Q&A Host - Docpoint Helsinki Documentary Film Festival 2024.
  • Co Director 6 Writer - Lennä, tyttö, lennä. Documentary film. Napafilms.
  • Insert Director (on set) in Rwanda, Africa - World Vision ilta lapselle. Moskito Televisions.
  • Director, Writer, Casting - Hääpäiväkirjat docu-reality series. Rabbit films.
  • Investigating Journalist - Project Silica Icelandic documentary film.
  • Field Director, Casting - Kirppiksen Kingi reality series. Rabbit Films.
  • Journalist, Writer, Editor - Radio documentary of human and nature relationship. Yleisradio.
  • Field Director, Casting, Background Journalist - Rikkaat ja Rahattomat reality series. Aito Media.
  • Creator, Director, Writer, Casting - Lätkä Love reality series. Aito Media.
  • Field Director, Script Writer - Olet mitä syöt reality series. Aito Media.
  • Journalist, Head of Casting - Napakymppi season 3 entertainment series. Aito Media.
  • Journalist, Casting - Napakymppi season 2 entertainment series. Aito Media.
  • Background Journalist, Casting - Haapasalon Suomi documentary series. Aito Media.
  • Journalist, Casting - Napakymppi entertainment series. Aito Media.
  • Entertainment series

Board Member

Football Association of Finland
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Member of the regional board of media and communication
  • Media and communications strategy building for the association's local activities

TV and Radio Journalist

Yleisradio
01.2009 - 10.2016
  • News reporter, anchor, journalist, flash writer for live TV and radio news and current affairs
  • Radio host, radio journalist

Project Manager

Football Association of Finland
08.2007 - 12.2007
  • Project Manager and expert for girl's and women's football and for youth influencing program
  • Part of event production team for National Team games

Education

INTERACTION DOC WORKSHOP -

Cacak, Serbia
08.2023

BASICS OF BUSINESS -

University of Vaasa
12.2008

MASTER OF SPORT SCIENCES - sport sociology, journalism

University of Jyväskylä
07.2008

Skills

  • Writing
  • Communication
  • Interviewing skills
  • Research and fact-checking
  • Media operations knowledge and understanding
  • Storytelling
  • Broadcasting
  • Directing
  • Content creation for various channels

Affiliations

  • Travelling
  • Nature
  • Music
  • Walking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Journalist / Director

Freelancer
01.2017 - Current

Board Member

Football Association of Finland
01.2017 - 01.2019

TV and Radio Journalist

Yleisradio
01.2009 - 10.2016

Project Manager

Football Association of Finland
08.2007 - 12.2007

INTERACTION DOC WORKSHOP -

BASICS OF BUSINESS -

University of Vaasa

MASTER OF SPORT SCIENCES - sport sociology, journalism

University of Jyväskylä
Elina Kinos