FixEd

How to hire, fire, and develop talent in a newsroom, with The Kyiv Independent’s Daryna Shevchenko In this episode, The Fix’s Anton Protsiuk sits down with Daryna Shevchenko, CEO of the Kyiv Independent, to unpack one of the toughest challenges in journalism: hiring and developing great people – especially under extreme pressure. Daryna has overseen the outlet as it grew from an emergency startup...

In this episode, our host Jakub Parusinski speaks with Sheetal Puri, fundraising director at the Wikimedia Foundation. They dive into the fundraising strategy behind one of the world’s most trusted websites: Wikipedia. They explore how small wording changes — even a single word — can shift millions in donations, why longer messages outperform short ones, and how authenticity drives results. Dive d...

In this episode, we talk about what happens when classic investigative journalism meets the new world of TikTok and creator culture. More newsrooms are partnering with people who’ve built their own audiences online, instead of just asking readers to come to their websites. It raises big questions: can this make serious journalism stronger and what’s the path to financial sustainability here? To ex...

In this episode we talk about what happened in the media in 2025, and what we can expect in 2026, with Jakub Parusinski (The Fix) and Marcela Kunova (JournalismUK). Dive deeper: Learn more about Marcela Kunova on Linkedin. To stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix ’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn To support what we do, become The Fix...

In this episode, we talk about resilience in newsrooms under attack — focusing on what is happening in Serbia — with media expert Maja Vasić-Nikolić. We explore the impact of propaganda on audiences and, most importantly, how to maintain morale under political pressure. Dive deeper: Learn more about Maja Vasić-Nikolić on Linkedin. To stay on top of the most important news and trends in European me...

Host Orsolya Seregély speaks with Mariia Leonova, media manager, consultant, and CEO of The Tellers Agency, about how newsrooms can navigate the world of social media. They discuss the balance between reach and editorial integrity, the most common mistakes outlets make when “gaming” algorithms, and why analytics and audience behavior matter more than raw reach. Mariia also shares practical tips fo...

Journalist, editor of The Local Sweden , and trainer Emma Löfgren joins host Orsolya Seregély to explore the biggest challenges facing today’s newsrooms. Together, they share examples and practical solutions, from building clearer roadmaps to recognizing which problems can be solved – and which ones need to be left behind. Dive deeper: Emma is also a contributor to The Fix . You can read her work...

Media leader Raju Narisetti (ex-WSJ, Washington Post, Mint, Gizmodo Media Group; now Head of Publishing at McKinsey) joins host Anton Protsiuk to unpack practical leadership in journalism and beyond – how to avoid “better sameness” and aim for meaningful differentiation, balance micromanagement with long-view strategy, make decisions, and mentor people at the age of AI. Dive deeper: Read our 2024...

In this episode, we are joined by Vjosa Cerkini (Deutsche Welle), an award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker, to discuss how long-form storytelling can be used to create captivating stories that reach wider audiences. Dive deeper: Learn more about Vjosa Cerkini on LinkedIn Her work: Working today, only for tomorrow , and the award-winning Boxing with politics To stay on top of the most...

In this episode, our host Orsi Seregély talks with Alexander Damiano Ricci, senior podcast editor and co-founder of Europod, about the state of podcasting in Europe. They explore how the industry is shaped by US and UK influence, the unique challenges of smaller language markets, business models for independent producers and media outlets, and lessons from cross-border projects like WePod. Dive de...

How is the news market changing – and how is The Fix keeping up? The Fix Media ’s senior editor Anton Protsiuk joins us to talk about what’s new at The Fix and what are some of the biggest underdiscussed topics in media on his mind. Dive deeper: Learn more about Anton Protsiuk on LinkedIn To stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix ’s weekly newslet...

How do you tell the same story across podcasts, TikTok, newsletters, and traditional media — without losing its essence? What are some common mistakes in multiplatform journalism and who’s doing it well in Europe? Journalist, trainer and expert Aleksandar Manasiev joins this week’s host Orsolya Seregély to unpack the art of multiplatform journalism, sharing insights on reaching audiences wherever...

In our debut episode, we sit down with Jakub Parusinski, co-founder and director of The Fix, to explore the impact of AI on journalism. What is the role of AI in media—and is it truly useful for the future of news? Dive deeper: Learn more about Jakub Parusinski on LinkedIn To stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix ’s weekly newsletter and follow u...