Alina Paduraru

Alina Păduraru is a reporter and executive manager at Recorder, a Romanian independent video publication. After its launch in 2017, Recorder became one of the most impactful independent media outlets, producing viral video investigations and managing to spur real-life changes in Romanian society. Alina joined the Recorder team three months after the project's launch, contributing to numerous reports on social issues, human rights, poverty, and investigations into sexual abuse. Since 2020, she juggles the dedication to journalism with the role of executive manager for Recorder Community Association, the organisation overseeing donations for Recorder.