Bio
I have assisted colleagues from BBC, SBS, NBC, “Financial Times”, Austrian ORF, Norvegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK), Swedish SVT, Chanel 4, Ruptly TV, International Consortium for Investigative Journalism
I have assisted colleagues from BBC, SBS, NBC, “Financial Times”, Austrian ORF, Norvegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK), Swedish SVT, Chanel 4, Ruptly TV, International Consortium for Investigative Journalism (ICIJ), Organised Crime and Corrruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), Global Integrity (USA), The Bureau for Investigative Journalism (UK), who came to shoot documentaries or produce stories in Bulgaria etc.
I have publications in more than 40 media outlets in Bulgaria, USA, Russia, Croatia and Britain.
I am also author of 5 books with documentary investigations - 'The Iron Fist' (2005, London – in English), 'The War of the Spies' (2005), 'The King’s Secret Files' (2009), “Murder Bureau” (2010). I I I co-authored “Manual for Investigative reporting – practical tips for a good investigation” published in 2009 in Bulgaria.
I am also adjunct professor on investigative journalism in Sofia University and trainer on investigative journalism of mid career journalists in Bulgaria and worldwide.
I speak English, Russian, Bulgarian, read and understand French and Macedonian.
Specialist areas
I am a fixer, location producer, researcher and Investigative journalist with 20+ years of experience. In the last 10+ years I have been using my skills to assist international journalists/crews coming to shooting in Bulgaria or seeking help in the country. I have worked with colleagues from Australia, Austria, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, and USA. I am a hardworking, reliable and trustworthy person with excellent organizational and planning skills, and I have a superb track record in getting results for the projects to which I am assigned. I am highly self-motivated with a passion for detail. I am accurate, diligent, efficient, determined and possess the ability to prioritize tasks and perform different duties which ensures that deadlines and objectives are met. Over my many years working as a journalist I have acquired a good knowledge and an excellent network of important contacts on various levels and, which gives me access to information, individuals, locations and permits throughout Bulgaria – many of which are extremely difficult to obtain. My years long journalistic experience helps me to go beyond traditional fixing and to enlarge it to full journalistic support to foreign crews covering Bulgaria. I am familiar with the social context of the region, which allows me to support not only fixing and logistic, but also research and production process. If you need help do not hesitate to contact me - alexbul@hotmail.com, +359 886 794 493