Ilaria Biancacci

Experience

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  Corriere di Roma

  Aug 2007 - Jan 2010

  Editor
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  Teleobiettivo

  Aug 2007 - May 2008

  Intern

  Journalist in sports program.

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  RTL 102.5

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2008

  Intern
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  Sentieri Digitali - E_magazine

  Apr 2009 - Jun 2009

  Intern
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  International Journalism Festival

  Apr 2010 - Apr 2010

  Volunteer
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  Limes

  May 2010 - Dec 2010

  Web Editor
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  Uno Sguardo al Femminile

  Jan 2011 - Sept 2016

  Journalist and Founder

  A monthly e-magazine focused on gender issues, women rights and women empowerment. - Manage the editorial staff (10 freelance contributors); - Review the planning and conception of all visuals content; - Draftt the issue's outline, assign tasks to ensure all objective met the established deadlines and budget; - Contribute with editorial pieces.

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  HDI Assicurazioni

  Jan 2011 - Nov 2012

  Press Officer

  HDI provides insurance solutions for medium to large commercial and industrial clients with complex risks around the world.- Managed internal communication- Produced monthly e-newsletter- Responsible for back office activities

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  La Repubblica

  Oct 2011 - May 2012

  Freelance Journalist

  Embedded journalist with Italian army.

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  DeM | Experiential Training Center

  Nov 2012 - Jul 2013

  Video Journalist

  - Coordinated a multicultural staff; - Managed two web TV channel (one in English and one in Turkish); - Responsible for interviews, news checking and research; - Responsible for audio and video editing; - Organised and facilitated training on gender discrimination, LGBT rights and youth unemployment, funded by the European Commission.

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  Limes

  Apr 2013 - Jan 2014

  Freelance Journalist

  I wrote articles from Turkey on Kurdish issue and Imrali Process.

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  Il Fatto Quotidiano

  Apr 2013 - May 2014

  Freelance Journalist

  I wrote articles on women and LGBT rights in Turkey http://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/blog/ilariabiancacci/

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  Ce.S.I. - Centro Studi Internazionali

  Feb 2014 - Feb 2014

  Contributor

  Research on GAP project in Turkey.

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  EU Representative in Palestine

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2014

  Freelance Journalist

  EU press visit to West Bank organized by the Office of the European Union Representative in Palestine. Articles here: http://ilariabiancacci.wordpress.com/ Photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ilariabiancacci/

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  CEFTUS

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2016

  Press Officer

  - Management of internal and external communication;- Organization of events and debates;- Developing and producing internal communications including the weekly e-newsletter; - Filming and editing video content.

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  Centre for Turkey Studies (CEFTUS)

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2016

  Assistant Press Officer

  - Manage internal and external communication; - Organise events, open forums, round table and debates held at the Parliament; - Create weekly e-newsletters; - Support with the creation of videos and podcasts to be uploaded on all social media channels.

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  LeCool

  Jan 2016 - Oct 2016

  Journalist

  http://london.lecool.com/event/technology-tomorrow-philosophy-artificial-intelligence/

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  Decathlon UK

  Mar 2016 - now

  - Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service- Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards - Build and manage a community on social media, particularly Facebook and Instagram to grow industry trust/credibility- Conceive and develop relevant events and campaigns to communicate the spirit of Decathlon- Create and promote free sports events for local community and customers, in partnership with local sport entrepreneurs and clubs. Show less

  • Assistant Merchandiser

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Sport Entrepreneur

    Mar 2016 - Aug 2021
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  Academy Achievers

  Mar 2019 - Jul 2021

  Social Media Manager

  A not-for-profit organization, set up to improve the quality of life for Newham's local young people, by offering a range of educational and recreational opportunities, focusing on STEM. - Plan content and campaigns for Social Media; - Create monthly newsletters, weekly blog posts, videos and other creative content; - Plan and lead the weekly Journalism Club for children aged between 6 to 12 years old.

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  Wempower UK

  Mar 2020 - now

  Founder

  Wempower is a media platform and podcast channel that wants to change the narrative on gender issues, with more positive, inclusive and diverse stories from ordinary women that are changing the world. The goal is to empower a new generation of young women journalists through mentoring programs, courses, workshops and events, creating a platform that can amplify more diverse voices and bring more women into leadership roles in the media and journalism industry. Discover more here www.wempower.co- Develop annual editorial calendars as well as story ideas for individual issues, website articles and podcast episodes; - Work closely with freelancers, from assignment of stories to editing of copy, currently managing a team of 6; - Write interviews and editorials; - Podcast recording and editing;- Plan and create social media content; - Manage budgets and contracts. Show less

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  African Development Choices

  May 2020 - Jul 2020

  Freelance Journalist
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  Assist Associazione Nazionale Atlete

  Oct 2023 - now

  Project Program Coordinator

  I support Assist in the organization and management of 2 different Erasmus Projects focused on gender equality and diversity and inclusion in sports.

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  Assist Associazione Nazionale Atlete https://www.assistitaly.eu/

  Feb 2024 - now

  Press Officer

  As a Press Officer, I specialize in media relations, press release writing, public relations campaigns, content creation, and relationship building to effectively manage and enhance brand communication strategies.