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Arianna Francesca Brasca

Arianna Francesca Brasca

Milan

Summary

Graduated in Journalism and Communication, with theoretical background in International Relations and practical experience in carrying out press office activities, press reviews and writing gained during several work experiences. Ability to learn quickly, work in a team and perform assigned tasks with accuracy and proactivity.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Media Relations Specialist

INC - PR Agency Content First
01.2024 - Current

Brand and corporate communications consulting for clients such as Barilla, Heineken, Emirates, Danone. Media target analysis and creation of media databases and media lists; media positioning analysis of clients and competitors; monitoring, analysis and evaluation of media coverage; creation of media content (press releases, press kits, key messages, media storytelling, media statements, Q&As, infographics, videos, photo galleries, opinion polls, etc.); ongoing management of media relations on behalf of the agency's clients and development and execution of media engagement activities, with the aim of ensuring media coverage in line with client expectations (sending press releases, meetings 1: 1, invitation to events, interviews, exclusives, press trips, media partnerships, etc.); client relationship management; participation in internal and/or client meetings and calls; participation in creative brainstorming and design of media and PR strategies for active clients and prospects; reporting.

Media Relations Account

Espresso Communication Solutions S.R.L.
09.2023 - 01.2024

I worked as a Media Relations Account helping to plan and execute corporate and brand events. My job involved writing and disseminating press releases, media advisories and other public relations materials with the goal of increasing awareness of the company's values and products by implementing communication strategies.

Junior Account - Media Relations

Havas Pr - Havas Group
04.2023 - 09.2023

I worked as a Junior Account in the Healthcare team of the international communications agency Havas Pr. I have been involved in strategic communications, public affairs, lobbying and media relations, media training for pharmaceutical and healthcare companies such as Napisan, Prenatal, AstraZeneca, Suanfarma, Sofinnova, Bolton and many others.

Freelance Journalist

HuffPost Ita, Trieste News, L'Arena, Il Bollettino
01.2022 - 09.2023

Journalistic activity about Russia and the Ukraine War, the Balkans, Europe, International Relations, economics, sustainability and Energy transition . Research and information gathering to develop accurate and credible stories. Writing, editing, and content production for the Internet and digital channels.

International Press Office Assistant

EMERGENCY NGO
03.2022 - 10.2022

International press office activities: updating mailing list, press review and crisis monitoring, drafting press releases and writing articles for Emergency's magazine, supporting content and event hosts.

Press Office Trainee

Università degli Studi di Verona
02.2021 - 07.2021

Management of media relations on behalf of the University of Verona: production of information and news, press reviews, conception and realization of journalistic and information products, publication of articles and interviews.

University Tutor

Casa di Reclusione Milano Opera
10.2019 - 02.2020

I have participated as a student at the University of Milan in workshops and teaching modules to encourage joint attendance by inmates and students. The goal was to build strong social relationships and reflect together on current issues, promoting education and re-education in social coexistence.

Summer Internship

Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri
05.2016 - 08.2016

The summer internship offered by the Mario Negri Institute allowed me to participate in experimental and clinical research projects. In particular, I personally spent 3 months working in the oncology laboratory and studying the potential of a new anticancer drug, working in the laboratories, using modern equipment, attending an up-to-date library, participating in seminars and meeting distinguished personalities from international scientific research.

Project work Assistant

Università degli Studi Milano Bicocca
01.2016 - 07.2016

Internship project for molecular dynamics study on the p-53 protein and its mutations, a key starting point in cancer research. The research project was presented to the "FAST - I giovani e le scienze" committee in Milan, and subsequent presentation of the project at the Taiwan International Science Fair (February 2017).

Education

Master of Arts - International Relations

ASERI - Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore
Milan, Italy
12.2023

Master Degree - Jurnalism And Communication

Università Degli Studi Di Verona
Verona, Italy
07.2022

Exchange Programme - International Relations

Saint Petersburg State University
Saint Petersburg, Russia
06.2022

Short Diploma - International Relations: Russia As Case Study

ISPI
Milan, Italy
04.2022

Bachelor's Degree - Philosophy

Università Degli Studi Di Milano
Milan, Italy
07.2020

High School Diploma - Scientific High School

Liceo Scientifico Carlo Emilio Gadda
Milan, Italy
07.2017

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Russian
Beginner (A1)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Executive Media Relations Specialist

INC - PR Agency Content First
01.2024 - Current

Media Relations Account

Espresso Communication Solutions S.R.L.
09.2023 - 01.2024

Junior Account - Media Relations

Havas Pr - Havas Group
04.2023 - 09.2023

International Press Office Assistant

EMERGENCY NGO
03.2022 - 10.2022

Freelance Journalist

HuffPost Ita, Trieste News, L'Arena, Il Bollettino
01.2022 - 09.2023

Press Office Trainee

Università degli Studi di Verona
02.2021 - 07.2021

University Tutor

Casa di Reclusione Milano Opera
10.2019 - 02.2020

Summer Internship

Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri
05.2016 - 08.2016

Project work Assistant

Università degli Studi Milano Bicocca
01.2016 - 07.2016

Master of Arts - International Relations

ASERI - Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore

Master Degree - Jurnalism And Communication

Università Degli Studi Di Verona

Exchange Programme - International Relations

Saint Petersburg State University

Short Diploma - International Relations: Russia As Case Study

ISPI

Bachelor's Degree - Philosophy

Università Degli Studi Di Milano

High School Diploma - Scientific High School

Liceo Scientifico Carlo Emilio Gadda
Arianna Francesca Brasca