I'm Ilaria Milella, a freelance communications professional based in Bari, Italy, with a valid Italian VAT number. I specialise in press office management, media relations, and journalism, and I excel at writing, coordinating with journalists, and maintaining a strong media network. I monitor media coverage and can craft press materials that support visibility and engagement. I'm detail-oriented and organized, able to manage stressful situations and meet deadlines while keeping relationships with media outlets and editors strong. My experience includes creating press releases, curating content for media channels, and developing communication plans that align with organizational goals.

Ilaria Milella

I'm Ilaria Milella, a freelance communications professional based in Bari, Italy, with a valid Italian VAT number. I specialise in press office management, media relations, and journalism, and I excel at writing, coordinating with journalists, and maintaining a strong media network. I monitor media coverage and can craft press materials that support visibility and engagement. I'm detail-oriented and organized, able to manage stressful situations and meet deadlines while keeping relationships with media outlets and editors strong. My experience includes creating press releases, curating content for media channels, and developing communication plans that align with organizational goals.

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I’m Ilaria Milella, a freelance communications professional based in Bari, Italy, with a valid Italian VAT number. I specialise in press office management, media relations, and journalism, and I excel at writing, coordinating with journalists, and maintaining a strong media network. I monitor media coverage and can craft press materials that support visibility and engagement.

I’m detail-oriented and organized, able to manage stressful situations and meet deadlines while keeping relationships with media outlets and editors strong. My experience includes creating press releases, curating content for media channels, and developing communication plans that align with organizational goals.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Press Office Assistant at Forum delle Famiglie di Puglia
November 30, 2018 - October 25, 2025
Assisted in press office tasks: writing and distributing press releases, creating press kits, and maintaining relationships with journalists; organized events and managed media coverage.
Openers Collaborator at Libero Quotidiano
December 31, 2019 - October 25, 2025
Wrote openings and contributed to press materials; collaborated on media coverage strategies and press releases; maintained relations with journalists and editors.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications Science at University of Bari
September 1, 2005 - March 1, 2009
Photojournalism course at Order of Journalists of Puglia
April 1, 2017 - October 25, 2025
Second-level degree in Journalism and Broadcasting at Libero Quotidiano
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

Journalist register (Publicist list) - Puglia
May 23, 2016 - October 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education