Anna Dabrowska Khotin
Sevenoaks,Kent
Summary
Experienced TV producer and editor, covering global news for 30+ years, with very good knowledge of broadcast, digital media and video agency industry. Proven track-record of planning and running newsgathering operations both in the newsroom and in the field, including hostile environment. Sound news judgement, good team-worker with excellent communication skills and passion for the job. Excellent knowledge and contacts in Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Russia, Baltics and other former Soviet Union countries. Multi-tasker able to work under pressure to tight deadlines. Fluent in four languages.
Having recently retired, I am interested in part-time consultancy and advisory roles where I can leverage my expertise to help solve challenges.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work history
Chief Visuals Producer
Reuters News and Media
Kyiv, Ukraine
10.2022 - 11.2025
- Lead newsgathering efforts during wartime in Ukraine.
- Supported multimedia coverage through video and photo planning.
- Supervised producers, videographers, and photographers in frontline areas and sites affected by Russian air attacks.
- Maintained contact with government, military officials, and the presidential office.
- Collaborated with security teams to ensure safety of crew on the frontlines. Produced risk assessments for crew assignments in hazardous locations.
Chief Producer Eastern Europe
Reuters News and Media
Gdansk, Poland
10.2018 - 08.2022
- Coordinated newsgathering efforts in 16 Central and Eastern European countries, assigned photo and video coverage in region, in charge charge of planning and multimedia coverage
- Supervised production of Reuters regional service CEEF (Central and Eastern Europe Feed)
- Supervised producers working remotely with London newsroom, editing and writing agency stories from Europe, Asia and Americas
Head of Video Operations
Thomson Reuters
Gdynia, Poland
10.2016 - 09.2018
- Set up and managed video operations at Gdynia Strategic Centre, hired and trained staff working remotely with London newsroom
Intake Editor
Reuters Video News
London, United Kingdom
01.2010 - 09.2016
- Set daily agenda for news coverage in EMEA, monitored news developments, liaised with bureaus and teams on planning and deployment of crews, assessed material for news value, coordinated delivery of material from crews on location, bureaus, partners, NGOs, public organisations
Senior Producer
Reuters Terlevision
London, United Kingdom
12.1998 - 01.2010
- Performed duties on all key desks of London newsroom in roles of Intake Editor, Output Editor, Eurovision Editor, Night Editor, Desk and Field Producer
Senior Producer Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary
Reuters Television
Warsaw, Poland
01.1997 - 12.1998
- Responsible for news coverage from Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary
- Set up and coordinated network of stringers and freelancers throughout region
- Developed and managed relations with clients, took part in contract negotiations with major clients in region such as TVN, Polsat, CTK
Chief Producer Russia and CIS
Reuters Television
Moscow, Russia
01.1993 - 09.1996
- Managed team of over 20 staff in Moscow and large network of stringers across Russia and former Soviet Union
- Led teams, provided logistical support and safety guidance for crews working in hostile environment, field produced stories from Chechnya, Nagorno-Karabakh, Georgia and Uzbekistan
- Developed and maintained relations with clients, took part in contract negotiations with NTV Russia, ORT and RTR, broadcasters in Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan and other former Soviet republics
Senior Producer, Ukraine
Reuters Television
Kyiv, Ukraine
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Set up Kyiv office, hired and trained staff and stringers in Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus
- Led newsgathering efforts in region
- Establined and developed relations with authorities, media, NGOs, clients in Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus
Producer
Visnews (Renamed Reuters Television in 1993)
Moscow, Russia
03.1991 - 01.1992
- Performed duties of field producer, video editor, script writer, landline and satellite coordinator in Russia, Baltic republics, Caucasus
Associate Producer (Freelance)
NBC News
Warsaw, Poland
01.1984 - 02.1991
- Worked with NBC correspondents as field producer, performed desk producer duties, generated story ideas, set up interviews, established and maintained contacts with authorities and political leaders and activists, coordinated logistics for crew travel, led post production efforts
Education
Linguistics
Warsaw University
PolandSkills
- Strong leadership
- Visual storytelling
- Logistics planning
- Media law awareness
- Budget management
- Excellent communicator
- Resilience under pressure
- Safety and hostile environment trraining
Languages
Polish
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
Russian
Proficient (C2)
Ukrainian
Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary
Timeline
Chief Visuals Producer
Reuters News and Media
10.2022 - 11.2025
Chief Producer Eastern Europe
Reuters News and Media
10.2018 - 08.2022
Head of Video Operations
Thomson Reuters
10.2016 - 09.2018
Intake Editor
Reuters Video News
01.2010 - 09.2016
Senior Producer
Reuters Terlevision
12.1998 - 01.2010
Senior Producer Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary
Reuters Television
01.1997 - 12.1998
Chief Producer Russia and CIS
Reuters Television
01.1993 - 09.1996
Senior Producer, Ukraine
Reuters Television
01.1992 - 01.1993
Producer
Visnews (Renamed Reuters Television in 1993)
03.1991 - 01.1992
Associate Producer (Freelance)
NBC News
01.1984 - 02.1991
Linguistics
Warsaw University