I am a professional journalist, editor, press office and communications specialist with a degree in Contemporary History and a State Examination as a Professional Journalist. I have built wide experience across print, web, and radio, and in press office and communications activities, especially in the cultural field: publishing houses, film festivals, and cultural events. I maintain strong relationships with national and local media and work with anti-violence centres for women on communication campaigns and training for journalists on reporting gender-based violence. I currently work as a freelance communications and press office professional, coordinating online and offline promotion for publishing houses, festivals, and cultural events, and producing texts and multimedia content for social media. I also design campaigns, handle media relations, and develop training and outreach for journalists and communities.

Sara Agostinelli

I am a professional journalist, editor, press office and communications specialist with a degree in Contemporary History and a State Examination as a Professional Journalist. I have built wide experience across print, web, and radio, and in press office and communications activities, especially in the cultural field: publishing houses, film festivals, and cultural events. I maintain strong relationships with national and local media and work with anti-violence centres for women on communication campaigns and training for journalists on reporting gender-based violence. I currently work as a freelance communications and press office professional, coordinating online and offline promotion for publishing houses, festivals, and cultural events, and producing texts and multimedia content for social media. I also design campaigns, handle media relations, and develop training and outreach for journalists and communities.

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I am a professional journalist, editor, press office and communications specialist with a degree in Contemporary History and a State Examination as a Professional Journalist. I have built wide experience across print, web, and radio, and in press office and communications activities, especially in the cultural field: publishing houses, film festivals, and cultural events. I maintain strong relationships with national and local media and work with anti-violence centres for women on communication campaigns and training for journalists on reporting gender-based violence.

I currently work as a freelance communications and press office professional, coordinating online and offline promotion for publishing houses, festivals, and cultural events, and producing texts and multimedia content for social media. I also design campaigns, handle media relations, and develop training and outreach for journalists and communities.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Press Office – Irish Film Festa at Irish Film Festa (Casa del Cinema), Rome
March 1, 2024 - Present
Press office manager: writing press releases and press kits (print and digital), organising press conferences, and promoting the festival to national (print, web, radio, TV), regional (Lazio), and local (Rome) media. Creation of press reviews.
Press Office – Integrazione Film Festival (IFF) at Integrazione Film Festival (IFF), Bergamo
January 1, 2019 - Present
Press office manager for the international film festival on cultural integration. Writing press releases, press kits, and promotional materials; managing relationships with media contacts.
Press Office – Orlando. Identities, Relationships, Possibilities Film and Cultural Festival at Orlando Festival, Bergamo
May 31, 2019 - October 26, 2025
Writing press releases, press kits, and promotional materials; establishing and maintaining relationships with journalists from national and local media; communication consulting.
Press Office – Orlando. Identities, Relationships, Possibilities Film and Cultural Festival at Orlando Festival, Bergamo
October 1, 2025 - Present
Writing press releases, press kits, and promotional materials; establishing and maintaining relationships with journalists from national and local media; communication consulting.
Press Office – Lab 80 Film at Lab 80 Film, Bergamo
January 1, 2014 - Present
Press office manager for film promotion (production and distribution across Italy) and for film and cultural festivals; drafting press releases, press kits, and promotional materials; media relations; website updates; writing texts for brochures and posters; on-site press activities during festivals.
Press Office – Gabriele Capelli Editore at Gabriele Capelli Editore, Bergamo
July 31, 2024 - October 26, 2025
Responsible for promoting newly released fiction and non-fiction titles. Writing press releases, press kits, and promotional texts; managing media contacts (national and local newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, online outlets).
Press Office – Paginauno Publishing House at Paginauno Publishing House, Milan
September 30, 2021 - October 26, 2025
Press office manager for fiction and non-fiction titles. Editorial project coordination: managing relations with rights holders and translators; designing communication strategies (cover and blurb texts); editing; planning promotional activities and book presentations.
Press Office – Anti-Violence Centre Aiuto Donna at Aiuto Donna, Bergamo
December 31, 2019 - October 26, 2025
Writing press releases and press kits, managing relationships with local media. Designing and implementing communication campaigns (video spots, graphics, events).
Journalist – L’Eco di Bergamo at L’Eco di Bergamo
March 31, 2015 - October 26, 2025
Contributor to the News, Foreign Affairs, and Culture sections, and to Il Quadrante (weekly page on international issues). Focused on human rights and equal opportunities (women, migrants, people with disabilities).
Head of Press Office – Bergamo International Culture Festival at Bergamo International Culture Festival
May 31, 2013 - October 26, 2025
Head of Press Office for the 2013 edition: 20 days of daily events (concerts, theatre, exhibitions, conferences, and children’s activities).
Editor – Weekly L’Inserto and Monthly Bergamo Avvenimenti at L’Eco di Bergamo Group
April 30, 2013 - October 26, 2025
Responsible for the Culture and Entertainment sections; writing articles, page layout, proofreading, website updates.
Press Office – ACA (Association of Municipalities for the Adda River) at ACA
June 30, 2009 - October 26, 2025
Head of Press and Communication for the inter-municipal association promoting sustainability, urban livability, and participation.
Press Officer – Lombardy Regional Council at Lombardy Regional Council
April 30, 2008 - October 26, 2025
Press officer for Vice President Marco Cipriano and for the political group Sinistra Democratica. Writing press releases and newsletters, organizing press conferences and public meetings, managing journalist relations, website content updates, and article writing for online weekly Settegiorni and the bimonthly Vox.
Editor and Presenter – Radio Città Fujiko at Radio Città Fujiko
July 31, 2006 - October 26, 2025
Editor and host of news and current affairs programs (morning press review, news bulletins, afternoon updates, thematic shows).
Head of Press Office – Bergamo International Culture Festival (alternate) at Bergamo International Culture Festival
May 31, 2013 - October 26, 2025
Head of Press Office for the 2013 edition: 20 days of daily events (already listed above).

Education

Degree in Contemporary History at University of Bologna
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2006
Classical High School Diploma at Liceo Classico Statale Paolo Sarpi, Bergamo
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2000
Professional Journalist Qualification / State Examination at State Examination
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2013

Qualifications

Professional Journalist Qualification
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services