I am Maria Passakou, a communications professional with over 10 years of experience in journalism, content creation, and social media management. I craft compelling digital stories, manage brand identity across platforms, and engage audiences through targeted strategy. I have a strong foundation in editorial writing, PR, and visual aesthetics. I'm passionate about cultural initiatives and social impact communication, and I enjoy collaborating with brands and creatives to produce authentic experiences.

Maria Passakou

I am Maria Passakou, a communications professional with over 10 years of experience in journalism, content creation, and social media management. I craft compelling digital stories, manage brand identity across platforms, and engage audiences through targeted strategy. I have a strong foundation in editorial writing, PR, and visual aesthetics. I'm passionate about cultural initiatives and social impact communication, and I enjoy collaborating with brands and creatives to produce authentic experiences.

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I am Maria Passakou, a communications professional with over 10 years of experience in journalism, content creation, and social media management. I craft compelling digital stories, manage brand identity across platforms, and engage audiences through targeted strategy.

I have a strong foundation in editorial writing, PR, and visual aesthetics. I’m passionate about cultural initiatives and social impact communication, and I enjoy collaborating with brands and creatives to produce authentic experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Greek, Modern
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Intern – Tabloid Newspaper at Public College of Journalism
July 1, 2004 - October 2, 2025
Limited edition tabloid newspaper project; Department of Journalism.
Intern – Magazine Publication at Department of Journalism (Public College of Journalism)
February 1, 2005 - October 2, 2025
Magazine publication for the lesson Press Organization and Publication.
Journalist – Reporter at Alpha TV
January 1, 2005 - Present
Journalist – Reporter in a Daily Television Broadcast at Alpha TV station.
Interview Researcher at ΚΑΠΑ Research Company
October 22, 2006 - October 2, 2025
Personal interviews and election exit polls.
Receptionist at Lymiatis Beach Hotel, Karpathos
December 31, 2009 - October 2, 2025
Receptionist at LYMIATIS BEACH HOTEL (Karpathos).
Hotel Service Staff at Carol Hotel
September 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Service at the Carol Hotel.
Tabloid Journalist / College Project at Public College of Journalism
July 31, 2004 - October 2, 2025
Limited edition of tabloid newspaper created by journalism department as a semester project.
Publication Project Contributor at Public College of Journalism
February 28, 2005 - October 2, 2025
Magazine publication project for Press Organization and Publication course.
Journalist – Reporter at Alpha TV
December 31, 2005 - October 2, 2025
Reporter for daily television broadcast.
Research Interviewer / Election Exit Polls at ΚΑΠΑ Research Company
October 22, 2006 - October 2, 2025
Personal interviews and election exit polls.
Receptionist at LYMIATIS BEACH HOTEL, Karpathos
January 1, 2009 - Present
Front desk and guest services responsibilities.
Hotel Service Staff at Carol Hotel
September 30, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Hotel service duties.
TV Reporter – Daily Broadcast at Alpha TV Channel
January 1, 2005 - Present
Participated in daily news reporting & scripting
Researcher / Interviewer at KAPA Research S.A
January 1, 2006 - Present
Conducted political and sociological interviews (elections)
Receptionist at Lymiatris Beach Hotel
December 31, 2009 - October 2, 2025
Hospitality role as Receptionist (2009)
Service Staff at Carol Hotel
August 31, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Summer Season 2018

Education

High School Diploma at Exemplary Experimental Lyceum of Kallipolis, Piraeus
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Degree in Journalism at Public Institute of Journalism
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Leadership Through Social Influence at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Psychological First Aid at Johns Hopkins University
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Ethics of AI at University Of Helsinki
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Management Of Fashion And Luxury Companies at Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
High School Diploma at Exemplary Experimental Lyceum of Kallipolis School, Piraeus
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Journalism Degree at Public Institute of Journalism
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Leadership Through Social Influence at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Psychological First Aid at Johns Hopkins University
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Ethics Of AI at University Of Helsinki
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Management Of Fashion And Luxury Companies at Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Diploma in Journalism & Reporting at Public Institute of Journalism
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
High School Diploma at Exemplary Experimental Lyceum of Kallipolis, Piraeus
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025

Qualifications

Data Journalism & Media Standards
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Leadership Through Social Influence
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Psychological First Aid
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Data Journalism & Media Standards
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Ethics of AI
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Expert in Social Media Marketing Techniques and Tools
June 18, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Data Journalism & Media Standards
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Media Seminar: Media with sensitiveness: Arsis of Stereotypes and of Professional Dissociation
November 20, 2006 - December 8, 2006
Animation Translation Seminar
March 14, 2007 - March 15, 2007
Expert in Social Media Marketing Techniques and Tools
June 18, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Expert Certification in Social Media Marketing Techniques & Tools
January 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Leadership Through Social Influence
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Psychological First Aid
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Data Journalism & Media Standards
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Ethics of AI
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Management of Fashion & Luxury Companies
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Media with Sensitiveness: EU-funded program on gender & media
January 1, 2006 - October 2, 2025
Animation & Subtitling Seminar
January 1, 2007 - October 2, 2025

Industry Experience

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