CURRICULUM VITAE of
ANNA PITTON
Contact address 16 Kinross House, Bingfield Street
London, N1 0AA
Contact phone no. 0785 2236 569
Email address anna.pitton@yahoo.it
http://www.thefirstpint.co.uk/ - contributor
http://www.greenongrey.org.uk/
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http://www.greenongrey.org.uk/
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Date of birth 09/11/1987
I am an Italian journalist seeking new challenges in the world of London media. Good writing and reporting skills, flexible and able to work on different platforms (print, broadcast, web).
I am currently completing an MA in International Journalism at City University London.
Career level Entry level
EDUCATION
Sept 2009 - present
City University London, MA in International Journalism
Modules include: International news, Writing & Reporting, Subbing & Production, Online Journalism, Home affairs, Basics of media law
2006 - 2009
University of Verona (Italy), B.A. in Communication sciences: journalism and
publishing, 110/110 cum laude
Dissertation: “Babel: a film to approach the challenges of intercultural communication”
Supervisor: Dr Maurizio Corte
Sept 2009 - present
City University London, MA in International Journalism
Modules include: International news, Writing & Reporting, Subbing & Production, Online Journalism, Home affairs, Basics of media law
2006 - 2009
University of Verona (Italy), B.A. in Communication sciences: journalism and
publishing, 110/110 cum laude
Dissertation: “Babel: a film to approach the challenges of intercultural communication”
Supervisor: Dr Maurizio Corte
2001 – 2006
Liceo Scientifico Statale M. Grigoletti, Pordenone (Italy),100/100
Foreign languages curriculum: English (A-level), French (A-level), German (A-level). Other A-levels include: Italian, Latin, Maths, History, Philosophy, History of Arts
Final project: “The language of dissent in a totalitarian society: a discussion on freedom of thought and language through George Orwell’s Newspeak”
Liceo Scientifico Statale M. Grigoletti, Pordenone (Italy),100/100
Foreign languages curriculum: English (A-level), French (A-level), German (A-level). Other A-levels include: Italian, Latin, Maths, History, Philosophy, History of Arts
Final project: “The language of dissent in a totalitarian society: a discussion on freedom of thought and language through George Orwell’s Newspeak”
MEDIA EXPERIENCE
Commercial
2009 – 2010
Freelancing for several publications both in Italian and English, both in print and
video
I contribute quite regularly to The First Pint, an oline publication targeting international students
living in London. My articles were also published on The Samosa, Film24.com and on GDOWeek, a
magazine of the Il Sole 24 Ore group (the Italian equivalent of The Financial Times), dealing with
retail and wholesale
2009 – 2010
The Periscope Post, London, start-up online newspaper, 4-week internship
I researched, collated and edited news stories for publication on the site and reported on the experience of Haitians living in London in the aftermath of the earthquake. I also contributed with opinion pieces
The Periscope Post, London, start-up online newspaper, 4-week internship
I researched, collated and edited news stories for publication on the site and reported on the experience of Haitians living in London in the aftermath of the earthquake. I also contributed with opinion pieces
2007
TelePordenone, Pordenone (Italy), local TV station, 4-week internship
I wrote copies for commercials and features for a weekly TV programme in which a book, a film and a CD were presented and reviewed. I also helped as camera assistant and had first-hand experience of liaising with clients
TelePordenone, Pordenone (Italy), local TV station, 4-week internship
I wrote copies for commercials and features for a weekly TV programme in which a book, a film and a CD were presented and reviewed. I also helped as camera assistant and had first-hand experience of liaising with clients
University and High school
2010
The Wallet Street Journal, CheckOut, greenongrey.org.uk, London
I was photo editor of the first two publications and reporter for the website. The Wallet Street Journal is a newspaper offering in-depth coverage of the Budget Day. CheckOut is a lifestyle magazine targeting young professionals on a budget. Greeongrey is a website covering issues related to the environment with a London slant.
The Wallet Street Journal, CheckOut, greenongrey.org.uk, London
I was photo editor of the first two publications and reporter for the website. The Wallet Street Journal is a newspaper offering in-depth coverage of the Budget Day. CheckOut is a lifestyle magazine targeting young professionals on a budget. Greeongrey is a website covering issues related to the environment with a London slant.
2009
Fuori Aula Network, Verona (Italy), one-off project: L’Ornitorinco
Fuori Aula Network, Verona (Italy), one-off project: L’Ornitorinco
40-hour course in radio history and editing (using Audacity)
I edited and produced a radio format pilot. In a team of two, I also planned a promotion campaign for it
I edited and produced a radio format pilot. In a team of two, I also planned a promotion campaign for it
2007-2009
Pass, Verona (Italy), student magazine
I contributed several articles on the student magazine, mainly on culture-related issues (cinema, books, theatre)
Pass, Verona (Italy), student magazine
I contributed several articles on the student magazine, mainly on culture-related issues (cinema, books, theatre)
2005-2006
Grigoleggi, Pordenone (Italy), student magazine
I founded with a team of 8 people a magazine targeting the students of our high school. I contributed mainly with articles related to culture
Grigoleggi, Pordenone (Italy), student magazine
I founded with a team of 8 people a magazine targeting the students of our high school. I contributed mainly with articles related to culture
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English – Advanced level in all areas (writing, reading, spoken), rated 7.5/9 at the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in April 2009
French – Intermediate level in reading, writing and speaking, rated 85% (B2 level), in January 2008
German – Good writing and reading, adequate understanding and speaking
ICT SKILLS
Use of Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), QuarkXPress 8 - Advanced level
Editing programs (Audacity, Adobe Audition, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro) - Intermediate level
Good skills also in Internet researching and use of social networks for media related purposes, good understanding of HTML and CSS
English – Advanced level in all areas (writing, reading, spoken), rated 7.5/9 at the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in April 2009
French – Intermediate level in reading, writing and speaking, rated 85% (B2 level), in January 2008
German – Good writing and reading, adequate understanding and speaking
ICT SKILLS
Use of Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), QuarkXPress 8 - Advanced level
Editing programs (Audacity, Adobe Audition, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro) - Intermediate level
Good skills also in Internet researching and use of social networks for media related purposes, good understanding of HTML and CSS
INTERESTS
Cinema, books, photography, performing arts, intercultural issues, travelling, arts,
fashion, culture, music