Journo Birds

16/04/2026

Are you giving scraps to the megaphone?

11/03/2026

Valentina says that now, it really is the time to live! "It was really difficult before, I tell you honestly."

Valentina and Mihai created the pit themselves and called a special service when it needed to be emptied. They always had to think about where to throw, or what to do with, the wastewater that came from the kitchen and the bathroom. That is still the reality for many people in Moldova.

But it doesn't have to be this way.

In collaboration with the German Embassy in Chișinău and Apa Cahul, we created this video to show how a small change, like connecting to a proper sewage system, can change lives. The German government is building a massive sewerage system for the Cahul region.

Deutsche Botschaft Chişinău

17/02/2026

We reached over four million people in one year putting Moldova on the map for foreigners. It was factual, real, true stories. Articles, short documentaries, posts.

This is not bragging. This is making sure the right people are seen.

Imagine what that kind of noise could do for your mission.

10/02/2026

Here’s a list of our services at Journo Birds.
Reach out to hear more!

07/02/2026

“Moldova is like a 32-year-old woman who has just come out of an abusive relationship, working on her confidence and finding her voice,” said Marcela Nistor on Johannese lähetamine, one of ERR’s most popular TV programmes.

Host Johannes Tralla came to Moldova to better understand the country and to show Estonian audiences what is actually happening here.

We supported the team with local production by setting up interviews, identifying the right voices, and helping find locations that reflect everyday Moldova beyond stereotypes.

Thank you for the trust. It was a pleasure working together 🤍

And thank you to our journo bird, Patricia Mihaila, for finding the protagonists, translating, and supporting Johannes’ team on the ground.

This is how Johannes described working with us: "I have worked with a couple of dozen different fixers across Europe, and the Journo Birds team is definitely one of the most professional. Many thanks for the very thorough preparation! It was a pure joy to work with you!"

You can watch the beautiful episode here (in Estonian, but the interviews are done in English, Romanian or Russian):
https://arhiiv.err.ee/video/vaata/johannese-lahetamine-moldova

Marcela Nistor appears around minute 6
Daniel Voda around minute 8
Nata Albot around minute 13
Catalin Josan around minute 19

Milestii Mici Winery European Union in the Republic of Moldova Plincuvin Wine Boutique Artcor Guvernul Republicii Moldova

Johannes Tralla istub mootorratta selga, et avastada Euroopa äärealasid. Seekord viivad käänulised teed riikidesse, mis on aastaid proovinud pääseda Euroopa Liitu. Miks nad meie klubisse nii väga igatsevad ja mis neid ta..

06/02/2026

When it comes to storytelling, people don’t usually know what they want.

But they know with absolute certainty what they DON’T want the moment they see the outcome.

It’s typical. We discuss the potential outcome of an article, a reel, or a press trip with our partners. It’s a difficult question to answer because storytelling is fluid. It’s momentary. It’s about catching the right people and the right moments.

There needs to be a plan, but if you overplan it, you lose that magic “it” factor.

That’s why it’s hard for partners to pinpoint what they want to see in the end. So, we go to the field. We interview, we film, we write, and we edit. We capture the raw reality.

And then, the dance starts.
• “Can we say this?”
• “Can we show that?”
• “Are we risking too much?”

Suddenly, the fears kick in.

To avoid the “post-production panic,” here are 3 questions to ask before you send your content team out into the wild:

1. Which reaction do I want to see? (Laughter, an action, a deeper understanding, or a subscription?)

2. Who is my perfect audience?
What do they care about? What do they consume, when, and why? Create only for them, and the outcome will be much sharper.

3. Who are we actually doing it for?
If it’s just to tick a box or show your manager you’re working, maybe a simple photo post is enough?

Storytelling requires a bit of bravery.

What else would you add to this list to make the process smoother?

26/01/2026

Looking for wells for our next videos!
Creative work sometimes means walking on thin ice, literally. 🧊
We take the risk to drive far, to show up, but we don’t always know what we return with. Or if we return with any stories at all!
Keep your fingers crossed for us today!

21/01/2026

Why simple videos start with complex thoughts.

15/01/2026

Just doing our job as best as we can.

12/01/2026

We’ve organised three press trips lately and suddenly realised we never even listed this as one of our core services.

Press trips can be risky and expensive. You can’t control what journalists will write, and you shouldn’t try to. But when done well, they’re incredibly powerful. What really stays with people isn’t the talking points, it’s the experience.

A journalist once told us the only thing she remembers from a packed trip was tasting local fruit. That simple moment became her lasting connection to the country.

That’s what we love creating: those small, sensory “fruit moments” that make a story unforgettable. 🍊

If you’re planning an international press trip, we’d love to help you make it one to remember.

Reach out via [email protected] or on our website.