Sergei Yakupov

Sergei Yakupov

Media Technology & Innovation Specialist

AI-Powered Newsroom Solutions Development

Experience

23 years of experience in news media industry on different roles: editor-in-chief, managing director, founder, journalist, head of sales (Russia, Belarus, EU)

10 years of specialized consultancy across Eastern and Central Europe with European news media, Russian and Belarusian news media in exile.

Proven track record with leading organizations: Zinc, BCME (Latvia), DT Global Europe, Internews, Thomson, Fojo Media Institute, Delfi, LSM+, Postimees, Rise.md, iFact.ge

Active projects:

(developed and run by myself using AI and automation tools)

Core Competencies

  • Media technology strategy and implementation
  • AI-based solution development for news media
  • Content creation and distribution optimization
  • Performance analytics and business intelligence
  • Cross-platform integration and automation

Key Capabilities

AI for Newsrooms

Custom AI systems supporting workflows without replacing editorial judgment.

Newsroom Automation

Tools for content creation, distribution, and audience engagement.

Data Analytics

Actionable insights from performance metrics to support editorial and business decisions.

Technical Development

Python, React, and modern web technologies.

Media Strategy & Training

Advisory and workshops on monetisation, distribution, and integrating AI into editorial processes.

Rapid Product Development

Turning ideas into working tools in days, focused on practical newsroom solutions.

Portfolio Projects

AI-powered CMS for small and medium newsroomsin development

Get In Touch

Interested in AI-powered newsroom solutions? Let's discuss how I can help transform your media organization.