I am a Marketing and Communications professional, Certified Journalist, and Content Creator with a passion for arts, culture, and storytelling. Over the years, I have built a diverse portfolio spanning music, education, and cultural events across Cambridge, London, and beyond. I love shaping brand identities, crafting engaging content, and connecting with audiences through social media, press, and live events. As a certified journalist and experienced host and producer for Radio Dante, I bring a curious mindset, strong writing skills, and a hands-on approach to every project. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into measurable results that grow audiences and support cultural initiatives.

Gilda Notarbartolo

I am a Marketing and Communications professional, Certified Journalist, and Content Creator with a passion for arts, culture, and storytelling. Over the years, I have built a diverse portfolio spanning music, education, and cultural events across Cambridge, London, and beyond. I love shaping brand identities, crafting engaging content, and connecting with audiences through social media, press, and live events. As a certified journalist and experienced host and producer for Radio Dante, I bring a curious mindset, strong writing skills, and a hands-on approach to every project. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into measurable results that grow audiences and support cultural initiatives.

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I am a Marketing and Communications professional, Certified Journalist, and Content Creator with a passion for arts, culture, and storytelling. Over the years, I have built a diverse portfolio spanning music, education, and cultural events across Cambridge, London, and beyond. I love shaping brand identities, crafting engaging content, and connecting with audiences through social media, press, and live events.

As a certified journalist and experienced host and producer for Radio Dante, I bring a curious mindset, strong writing skills, and a hands-on approach to every project. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into measurable results that grow audiences and support cultural initiatives.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Marketing, Social Media, and Communication Senior Manager at Duo Destino Band
January 1, 2025 - Present
Remote, Part-time, Independent Position. Responsible for shaping and enhancing the band's brand identity and presence in the music industry, including website maintenance, external communications, bookings, and gig organization. Key responsibilities include Brand Development; Content Creation; Social Media Management; Public Relations; Event Promotion; Fan Engagement; Analytics and Reporting.
Marketing Manager at La Dante in Cambridge, European Cultural Centre
July 31, 2024 - October 17, 2025
Responsible for managing the marketing team and coordinating teaching staff. Oversaw projects and maintained communication with students, potential clients, and the public. Handled press relations, issued press releases, and managed media coverage related to the institution.
Assistant Marketing Manager at La Dante in Cambridge, European Cultural Centre
June 30, 2019 - October 17, 2025
Assisted in marketing initiatives and coordination of activities within the centre.
Marketing and Administration Coordinator at La Dante in Cambridge, European Cultural Centre
March 31, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Coordinated marketing and administrative tasks for the centre and its diverse teaching staff.
Marketing and Administration Assistant at La Dante in Cambridge, European Cultural Centre
March 31, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Supported marketing and administrative activities within the centre.
Host and Producer at Radio Dante
June 1, 2019 - Present
Trilingual show host and producer for the Cambridge-based radio program.
Shadow/Intern – Look East newsroom at BBC
March 31, 2017 - October 17, 2025
Shadowed journalists – reporters, editors and producers – as well as technicians at BBC Look East newsroom.
Registration Assistant at Sheffield Doc Festival
June 30, 2016 - October 17, 2025
Welcomed delegates and provided main information about the festival.
Marketing and Communication Assistant at e-Luminate Foundation CIC
February 1, 2015 - Present
Implemented social media strategy and created/edited content for social channels.
Volunteer Assistant at Oxfam
July 31, 2017 - October 17, 2025
Engaged with the public, pricing and selling items, window dressing, till operations, and donations sorting.
Communications and Press Relations Manager, Logistics for the Italian Literary Award Elsa Morante at Premio Elsa Morante Cultural Association
January 1, 2016 - Present
Managed communication strategy, served as primary media contact, wrote and distributed press releases, handled media queries, organised press conferences, oversaw social media strategy/content for Facebook and Instagram, and contributed to ceremony logistics (music and video projections).
Journalist at Il Confronto Magazine
January 1, 2008 - Present
Wrote a column on Mindset, Wellness, and Living Intentionally; previously served as Graphic Designer.

Education

MA in Film and TV Production at Anglia Ruskin University
February 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016
Laurea in Communication Sciences at Università degli studi Suor Orsola Benincasa
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025

Qualifications

Licensed Journalist
January 1, 2008 - October 17, 2025
Registered at the Italian national Order of professional journalist (N. 068484)
January 1, 2008 - October 17, 2025
Licensed Journalist
January 1, 2008 - October 17, 2025
Registered at Italian national Order of professional journalist (N. 068484)
January 1, 2008 - October 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization