Giorgi Tskhvitava
Tbilisi,Georgia
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive experience in crisis management and content creation. Demonstrates exceptional language proficiency in Georgian, English, and Russian, coupled with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to manage people effectively and work under pressure in challenging environments such as Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo, Pankisi and Kodori Gorge, and Gali. Adept at podcast creation, copywriting, and maintaining organization in high-stress situations. Career goal includes leveraging expertise to contribute to impactful projects in dynamic settings.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Communications Specialist
Civil Counsel on Security and Defence
Tbilisi, Georgia
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Streamlined processes to enhance team productivity and efficiency.
- Achieved higher engagement rates with well-curated social media content.
- Awareness increase of the society over the key aspects on Georgia's safety and EU/NATO integration
- Generated greater audience reach with strategic public relation activities.
- Ensured seamless internal communication for smooth project execution.
- Built robust relationships with key influencers in industry for maximizing organization visibility.
Anchor at '6:00 PM news show'
TV-24
Tbilisi, Georgia
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with production team for efficient workflow during live broadcasts.
- Conducted interviews with guests, facilitated insightful conversations.
- Led team briefings to ensure clear communication amongst staff.
- Assisted producers in creating engaging and relevant content for viewership growth.
- Managed live broadcasting for smooth transition between segments.
- Ensured accuracy and fairness in reporting by adhering strictly to journalistic ethics and standards.
Copywriter
TV Imedi
Tbilisi, Georgia
05.2020 - 04.2024
- Proofread materials before final publication, maintaining brand consistency.
- Produced high-quality product descriptions
- Communicated concepts in clear, concise language to maximize readability and understanding.
- Managed content update requests, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Reviewed analytics reports to understand content performance trends over time.
- Collaborated with graphic designers to develop visually appealing promotional materials.
Anchor, author and producer of various TV shows
Georgian Public Broadcasting Company (GBP/1TV)
Tbilisi, Georgia
01.2014 - 04.2020
- Planned and Anchored following TV shows with the purpose of delivery of information and raising awareness on EU and NATO integration and Georgian Army (missions in Afghanistan)
- TV show “Vector” (2016-2018)
- TV show “Georgian army” (2014- 2016)
Anchor/Author at Radio show 'Together To Europe'
Georgian Public Broadcasting Radio
Tbilisi, Georgia
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Scheduling and conducting interviews with different stakeholders to conduct informative discussions on Georgia's path to integration in European Union
Chief Producer of news show and Senior Reporter
TV Company 'Channel 9'
Tbilisi, Georgia
02.2012 - 12.2013
- Holding different roles at TV Company, such as: Chief Producer of news show " Open Game", News Producer and Senior Reporter. Main responsibilities were:
- Organized production schedules for timely project completion.
- Assessed project feasibility with thorough market research analysis.
- Conducted regular progress meetings, keeping stakeholders informed.
- Handled crisis management on set, mitigating potential disruptions.
- Improving narrative consistency.
- Managed and coordinated all aspects of production, from pre-planning to post-event evaluation.
- Monitored news cycle to help make trending story selections alongside team.
Other relevant experience
Multiple Employers
Tbilisi, Georgia
08.1994 - 01.2012
- News Anchor at radio "FORTUNA" (2009 – January 2012)
- Producer of documentary films' cycle: “Profession Soldier”, “Soldier of Georgia”, “Soldier of Republic” at TV "SAKARTVELO" (2008 – 2010)
- Producer and anchor of talk show “Omi da Mshvidoba” at TV "SAKARTVELO" (2007 – 2008)
- Producer of Military-Political Redaction, author of documentary films' cycle: “the Way to NATO”, “Profession Soldier” at the Georgian Public Broadcasting TV (2006 – 2008)
- Military Correspondent, author and producer of the films' cycle “Profession” at TV Company “MZE” (2002 – 2006)
- Military Correspondent of news block “Moambe” at the First Channel (2000 – 2002)
- Correspondent at Information Agency “Prime News” (1996 – 2000)
- Correspondent at Information Agency “Iprinda (1995 – 1996)
- Correspondent at TV-Radio Company Sakartvelos Khma (1994 - 1995)
Lecturer, course: 'Military and Extreme Journalism'
Georgian Institute of Public Affairs 'GIPA'
Tbilisi, Georgia
01.2009 - 11.2011
- Advised students on academic progress to ensure positive results.
- Provided feedback on student work, improved academic performance.
- Fostered stimulating learning environment through open discussions.
- Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
Education
Doctorate Degree - Security Issues
IB Euro-Caucasian University
Tbilisi, Georgia 09.2014 -
Master of Arts - Department of international Economic Relations
Tbilisi Institute of Economics
Tbilisi, Georgia 09.1994 - 06.1999
Some College (No Degree) - International Relations
Tbilisi School of Political Studies
Tbilisi, Georgia 09.2000 - 06.2001
High School Diploma -
Tbilisi School N1
Tbilisi, Georgia 09.1983 - 05.1994
Skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated, organized, able to work under pressure
- Crisis management
- Content creation, Podcast creation, Copywriting
- People Management
- Ability to work in hot spots: Ukraine (2022, 2023), Afghanistan (2011, 2013, 2014), Iraq 2006, 2007), Kosovo (1999), Pankisi and Kodori Gorge (2000 - 2001), Gali (1998)
Custom
- Distinguished Humphrey Fellowship Program: Media and Information, The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of U.S. Department of State, 06/01/23
- Distinguished Humphrey Fellowship Program: Media and Information, University of Washington continuum college and the center for an informed public, 06/01/23
- Investigative Reporting, U.S. Agency for Global Media, 02/01/23
- A Two-week Training Program in Media Education Sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, 06/01/16
- Digital Storytelling Social media Engagement and Advertising workshop, 05/01/19, U.S. Agency for Global Media
- Boarder-Guard Honor Breastplate, 01/01/01
- Symbolic medal by NATO - participant at NATO multinational military trainings together with Georgian sub-division, 01/01/98
Languages
Georgian
Native
English
Advanced
Russian
Advanced
Certification
- Distinguished Humphrey Fellowship Program: Media and Information by The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of U.S. Department of State (June 2023)
- Distinguished Humphrey Fellowship Program: Media and Information by the University of Washington continuum college and the center for an informed public (June 2023)
- Investigative Reporting – U.S. Agency for Global Media (February 2023)
- A Two-week Training Program in Media Education Sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi – (June 2016)
- Digital Storytelling Social media Engagement and Advertising workshop (May 2019) by U.S. Agency for Global Media
Accomplishments
- Boarder-Guard Honor Breastplate (2001)
- Symbolic medal by NATO - participant at NATO multinational military trainings together with Georgian sub-division (1998)
Timeline
Communications Specialist
Civil Counsel on Security and Defence
08.2024 - 04.2025
Anchor at '6:00 PM news show'
TV-24
05.2024 - 07.2024
Copywriter
TV Imedi
05.2020 - 04.2024
Doctorate Degree - Security Issues
IB Euro-Caucasian University
09.2014 -
Anchor, author and producer of various TV shows
Georgian Public Broadcasting Company (GBP/1TV)
01.2014 - 04.2020
Anchor/Author at Radio show 'Together To Europe'
Georgian Public Broadcasting Radio
01.2014 - 01.2017
Chief Producer of news show and Senior Reporter
TV Company 'Channel 9'
02.2012 - 12.2013
Lecturer, course: 'Military and Extreme Journalism'
Georgian Institute of Public Affairs 'GIPA'
01.2009 - 11.2011
Some College (No Degree) - International Relations
Tbilisi School of Political Studies
09.2000 - 06.2001
Master of Arts - Department of international Economic Relations
Tbilisi Institute of Economics
09.1994 - 06.1999
Other relevant experience
Multiple Employers
08.1994 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Tbilisi School N1
09.1983 - 05.1994
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