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Roman SkrupinUkrainian media manager, journalist and TV presenter.
Date of Birth: 27.05.1973
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Media Career
- Rise to Prominence
- Role in Media Development
- Media Leadership
- Controversies
- Current Projects
Early Life and Education
Roman Skrypin was born on May 27, 1973, in Poltava, Ukraine. He pursued a higher education in journalism at the Institute of Journalism at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv from 1991 to 1997.
Media Career
Skrypin began his media career in 1990 as a journalist intern at the newspaper "Komsomolets Poltavshchiny." He later worked as a journalist for "Ukrayina Moloda" (1991-1992) and the "Gart" studio of Ukrainian Television (1992-1993). From 1993 to 1995, he was a journalist at the Center for Creative Television.
In 1995, Skrypin became a co-owner and journalist-producer at the private firm "Agency of Producers." He subsequently worked as a reporter, news editor, and news anchor at UTN's "Good Morning, Ukraine!" (1996-1998).
Rise to Prominence
In September 1998, Skrypin became the editor and host of the "Vikna. Review of the Press" program on the STB television channel. In January 1999, he took over as head and host of the programs "Vikna. At Midnight" and "Media Club" on STB.
Due to pervasive political censorship, Skrypin left STB in 2002. He became a journalist for "Public Radio" and testified before the Ukrainian Parliament about the state of freedom of speech in the country.
Role in Media Development
Skrypin co-authored the idea for "Channel 5," the "channel of honest news." He worked there from its inception on September 1, 2003, as the host of the news program "VREMYA" and as editor-in-chief. He resigned in June 2006, citing lack of development and changes in the decision-making process.
From August 14, 2006, to January 31, 2008, Skrypin served as media director at the news agency "RBC-Ukraine." He simultaneously hosted the Ukrainian service of Radio Liberty.
Media Leadership
On February 23, 2008, Skrypin was elected chairman of the Independent Media Trade Union of Ukraine. He became host and creator of the program "Roman Skrypin's Truth" on the "TVi" television channel on January 19, 2009. He headed the channel's news service from April 2, 2009, as deputy editor-in-chief.
Skrypin was re-elected as chairman of the Independent Media Trade Union of Ukraine on June 27, 2010. He hosted the entertainment show "Rise" on Novyi Kanal from May 30, 2011, to January 2012.
Controversies
On September 15, 2011, Skrypin resigned as chairman of the Independent Media Trade Union of Ukraine due to the organization's financial difficulties. The Trade Union's council accepted his resignation on September 21, 2011.
In January 2016, the supervisory board of Hromadske.tv accused Skrypin of concealing funds from the television channel. Skrypin declared his willingness to return most of the funds and initiate a dialogue with the supervisory board.
Current Projects
Skrypin is currently the host of the program "Intermarium" on the First National Television Channel and runs the internet program "Skrypin.ua," launched in May 2016.
