I am a versatile professional with a background in social media management and filmmaking. I enjoy writing about defence and security, and I love telling stories through video and digital content.

Alessandro Collalto

I am a versatile professional with a background in social media management and filmmaking. I enjoy writing about defence and security, and I love telling stories through video and digital content.

Available to hire

I am a versatile professional with a background in social media management and filmmaking. I enjoy writing about defence and security, and I love telling stories through video and digital content.

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Fundraising and Communications Intern at European Institute of Peace (EIP)
April 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Conducted donor mapping to identify partnerships and funding opportunities with governmental stakeholders. Identified potential partners for grant applications. Organized high-profile events involving representatives and stakeholders. Worked on social media content to promote the Institute’s outreach and managed the social media accounts (X, LinkedIn). Managed the Institute’s website using WordPress, ensuring timely content publication and site maintenance.
Filmmaker / Videomaker at Freelance / Rome, Italy
November 1, 2022 - January 31, 2024
Developed creative concepts and scripts for short films and music videos; directed and filmed projects; edited with DaVinci Resolve to produce final cuts; managed set organization and direction throughout production; produced promotional videos.
Social Media Manager at Various clients (small shops and businesses)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Managed social media strategy, content, and advertising; created advertising videos for product launches; videomaking from filming to editing to advertise shops’ products and establish their brand.
Independent Writer – Blog at Self-employed
November 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote analytical op-eds and analyses on international politics, social trends, economics and public policy; managed content planning and editorial consistency.

Education

Master’s Degree in Applied Economics (Erasmus+) at IE University, Madrid, Spain
September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Master’s Degree in Transnational Governance at European University Institute, Florence, Italy
September 1, 2024 - April 30, 2026
Bachelor’s in Performing Arts and Video Production (Erasmus+) at The Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology, Mosta, Malta
February 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Bachelor’s Degree in Performing Arts at University La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2014
Filmmaking Workshop at New York Film Academy, Florence, Italy
September 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization