Louis Chenaille

Experience

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  L'EQUIPE

  Jan 1997 - Sept 2004

  Bureau Chief

  ✅ Coverage of the host country's preparations for major international sports events (Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup); ✅ Local correspondent for several media organisations (Le Point, La Croix, Europe 1) covering national and international news (politics, economics, diplomacy, society).

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  RMC Info Talk Sport

  Apr 2005 - May 2013

  Multimedia Producer, Paris (🇫🇷France)

  Radio Producer for live sports programmes & talk shows. Web Senior Editor. Newsroom Editor. ✅ Produced high-profile live sports programs for major events such as the London 2012 Olympics, FIFA World Cups, Tour de France and French Open, demonstrating expertise in dynamic content creation at NextRadioTV (RMC Sport / BFM TV). ✅ Provided in-depth coverage of French and international news, highlighting critical corporate and governance issues such as sports betting, anti-doping regulations and athlete protection on RMC Sport radio and rmcsport.fr. Show less

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  Union Cycliste Internationale

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2021

  Media Relations Officer, Aigle (🇨🇭Switzerland)

  I contributed to significantly improving the Federation's reputation through several high-profile communications initiatives, including:✅ Designed, organised and conducted a 'truth' international media conference on the Independent Cycling Reform Commission (ICRC) findings in its investigation into past doping in cycling;✅ Facilitated an open day at the UCI headquarters to present the strategy to combat technological fraud in cycling to the Swiss and international media;✅ Organised regular media activities with UCI President and Director General, including press conferences, round tables and one-to-one interviews;✅ Handled the on-site communication on a case of Covid-19 in an athlete participating in the 2020 UCI Track Cycling World Championships;✅ Conducted the crisis communication for the disqualification of a Road World Champion, a severe crash between an official and an athlete, and a case of technological fraud;✅ Managed the media facilities (press centre, interview area, start/finish line, live post-race interviews) at over 30 major sporting events;✅ Supported the introduction of best practice in gender equality, inclusion, athlete integrity, sustainability and climate change, including facilitating international advocacy conferences across Europe. Show less

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  OMCT - World Organisation Against Torture

  Aug 2022 - Oct 2024

  Communications Officer, Geneva (🇨🇭Switzerland)

  As part of OMCT's Communications team, my primary responsibilities included increasing the organisation's audience engagement and outreach, developing and implementing innovative advocacy campaigns, and strengthening OMCT's collaboration with the 200 member groups of the SOS-Torture network.✅ Provided communications support for OMCT's main programmes of assistance to victims and human rights defenders, including drafting and editing official announcements, letters to donors, and publications (reports, briefings, blog posts) in French and English; ✅ Facilitated the promotion of the work of the OMCT and the Network's member organisations in the Swiss and international media;✅ Managed OMCT's five digital channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube) with the organisation's latest activities and human rights news; ✅ Maintained and developed the OMCT website for a more user-friendly experience for external and internal users; ✅ Kept abreast of human rights news to communicate activities related to the OMCT's mandate adequately; ✅ Supported the organisation and delivery of communications training for OMCT staff and network member partners. Show less