I provide a full spectrum of content writing, strategy and management services to clients across the cultural and lifestyle sectors. I am a visiting lecturer at the University of Malta, regularly invited to lecture on themes related to journalism, cultural journalism and writing techniques (both creative and academic writing). I have delivered lectures for the Department of Digital Arts and for the Department of Media and Communications within the Faculty of Media & Knowledge Sciences. I am also a published author and an award-winning journalist who’s worked with the top media houses in Malta and a former Times of Malta Head of News. A full Linktr.ee portfolio is available here. I continue to offer strategic editorial leadership and production for print and digital platforms, bridging journalism, culture and hospitality with a focus on storytelling, audience engagement and search-driven content.

Ramona Depares

I provide a full spectrum of content writing, strategy and management services to clients across the cultural and lifestyle sectors. I am a visiting lecturer at the University of Malta, regularly invited to lecture on themes related to journalism, cultural journalism and writing techniques (both creative and academic writing). I have delivered lectures for the Department of Digital Arts and for the Department of Media and Communications within the Faculty of Media & Knowledge Sciences. I am also a published author and an award-winning journalist who’s worked with the top media houses in Malta and a former Times of Malta Head of News. A full Linktr.ee portfolio is available here. I continue to offer strategic editorial leadership and production for print and digital platforms, bridging journalism, culture and hospitality with a focus on storytelling, audience engagement and search-driven content.

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I provide a full spectrum of content writing, strategy and management services to clients across the cultural and lifestyle sectors. I am a visiting lecturer at the University of Malta, regularly invited to lecture on themes related to journalism, cultural journalism and writing techniques (both creative and academic writing). I have delivered lectures for the Department of Digital Arts and for the Department of Media and Communications within the Faculty of Media & Knowledge Sciences. I am also a published author and an award-winning journalist who’s worked with the top media houses in Malta and a former Times of Malta Head of News. A full Linktr.ee portfolio is available here.

I continue to offer strategic editorial leadership and production for print and digital platforms, bridging journalism, culture and hospitality with a focus on storytelling, audience engagement and search-driven content.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Content Writer & Strategy Consultant at Self-employed
December 1, 2022 - Present
Provide print and digital content writing and strategy services to clients in media, arts & culture, and hospitality. Freelance roles include editor for Horeca Malta Magazine and Encore Culture Magazine; content-writer for WhosWho.mt, MaltaCEOs.mt, and iGamingGapital.com; owner of ramonadepares.com.
Editor at Horeca Malta Magazine
December 1, 2022 - Present
Oversee editorial planning and publication for Horeca Malta Magazine as part of freelance work.
Editor at Encore Culture Magazine
December 1, 2022 - Present
Oversee editorial planning and publication for Encore Culture Magazine as part of freelance work.
Content Writer at WhosWho.mt
December 1, 2022 - Present
Create and curate content for WhosWho.mt as part of freelance engagements.
Content Writer at MaltaCEOs.mt
December 1, 2022 - Present
Create and curate content for MaltaCEOs.mt as part of freelance engagements.
Content Writer at iGamingGapital.com
December 1, 2022 - Present
Create and curate content for iGamingGapital.com as part of freelance engagements.
Owner at ramonadepares.com
December 1, 2022 - Present
Manage and publish SEO-optimised cultural and lifestyle content on the personal site ramonadepares.com.
Content Editor at KaFeRocks
December 1, 2022 - October 25, 2025
Developed and published the content calendar for the company website.
Head of Media at SiGMA
November 1, 2021 - October 25, 2025
Led all content teams working on the SiGMA portal.
Content Manager at Blue Window Ltd
April 1, 2021 - October 25, 2025
In charge of the content pipeline for the English market.
Reporter / Features Writer / Features Editor / Head of News at The Times of Malta
June 30, 2020 - October 25, 2025
Joined as features writer and journalist; promoted to Features Editor (including editorship of Sunday Circle); later Head of News, managing a newsroom of 10 journalists, a studio of 4 designers and videographers, and a large team of freelancers. Responsibilities included developing contacts, assigning coverage, identifying leads, maintaining style and voice, meeting deadlines, and balancing digital and print content.
Public Relations Manager at Visual Trends Advertising Agency
December 31, 2011 - October 25, 2025
Created and delivered communications timelines for client projects; built and maintained press relationships to secure media exposure; organized events and media buys.

Education

Doctor of Laws at University of Malta
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Award for Best in Cultural Journalism
January 1, 2015 - October 25, 2025
Award for Best in Opinion Writing
January 1, 2014 - October 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Other

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