Fabrizio Colimberti

Experience

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  Italian Embassy to the Republic of Korea

  Oct 2008 - Jan 2009

  Political Section (internship)

  A short but valuable spell in the Italian diplomatic service. I mainly supported diplomats and the ambassador in drafting official documents and memos, writing some speeches and assisting with a few events (for example the Italian-Korean commercial forum).

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  International Crisis Group

  Jun 2009 - Jan 2010

  Online Media & Research Assistant

  I worked for both the Communications Unit (70%) and the Research Unit (30%):• For the Media Unit I was writing press releases, op-eds for newspapers and magazines, web pages, conducting media relations, managing Facebook and Twitter channels, producing videos and podcasts.• For the Research Unit, I was conducting research on poverty and displacement, and contributing various entries for a monthly bulletin named 'Crisis Watch'.

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  Cambre Public Relations and Public Affairs

  Dec 2010 - Oct 2015

  Trainee > Consultant > Account Manager

  I helped trade associations and corporations (chemicals, renewables, fossil fuels, consumer goods, transport, etc.) communicate to regulators, politicians, scientific communities and the general public. My duties ranged from online and social to media relations and others, including:• Digital & social: a-z website development (concept, content, outreach), social media (training, branding, monitoring, managing), animations, advertising (CCP, PPC), analytics (reporting, SEO).• Media relations: crafting and pitching stories, maintaining and developing media contacts, organising interviews, Q&As, briefings, organising and managing media field trips, media trainings.• Copywriting (English and Italian): press releases, web and social media content, trade articles,newsletters, print (annual reports, brochures, leaflets).• Corporate & stakeholders relations: event preparation and promotion, video services (scripting and coordinating), auditing and branding.• Others: financial management and reporting of accounts (incl. external spending and client invoicing), managing and mentoring communications interns, chairing the 'Juniors Forum'.Some of the projects I am proud of (although there are many others!):• 'Faces of Brewing', Digital/Online Champion, 2012 European Public Affairs Award. • 'Digital Associations', a study looking at how European trade associations use social media.• 'EUssentials', Cambre's iPhone & Android app developed and maintained by Cambre Associates. Show less

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  Hill+Knowlton Strategies

  Jan 2016 - Sept 2017

  Digital & Content Strategist

  I led the online and offline communications, advocacy and editorial strategies of multinational corporations and trade associations (chemicals, energy, health and other consumer issues).In December 2016, one of my projects (EL Magazine - http://el-magazine.european-lotteries.org/) was named 'Highly Commended' in the category 'Best Association Magazine or Publication' by the European Association Awards.

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  European Commission

  Nov 2017 - Aug 2019

  Policy & Communications Officer at DG Research and Innovation
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  European Committee of the Regions

  Sept 2019 - now

  Horizontal Affairs | Project Lead (Digital & Communications)