Hi, I’m Ana Fota, a freelance communications specialist based in Brussels, Belgium. I have a proven track record of strategic thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and timely delivery of impactful campaigns. I build and manage multi-channel communications, craft clear messages and visuals, run workshops, and support internal communications to boost productivity. I excel at turning complex ideas into accessible content, moderating events, and growing digital audiences through thoughtful, data-informed strategies.

Ana Fota

Hi, I’m Ana Fota, a freelance communications specialist based in Brussels, Belgium. I have a proven track record of strategic thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and timely delivery of impactful campaigns. I build and manage multi-channel communications, craft clear messages and visuals, run workshops, and support internal communications to boost productivity. I excel at turning complex ideas into accessible content, moderating events, and growing digital audiences through thoughtful, data-informed strategies.

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Hi, I’m Ana Fota, a freelance communications specialist based in Brussels, Belgium. I have a proven track record of strategic thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and timely delivery of impactful campaigns.

I build and manage multi-channel communications, craft clear messages and visuals, run workshops, and support internal communications to boost productivity. I excel at turning complex ideas into accessible content, moderating events, and growing digital audiences through thoughtful, data-informed strategies.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Work Experience

Communications Manager (Freelance) at EIT Culture & Creativity
May 1, 2023 - Present
Managing communications and dissemination campaigns for a range of clients, aligning with timelines and brand identity; building strategic campaigns to convey an organization’s mission clearly and impactfully; organizing workshops and longer training sessions on topics such as social media, press outreach strategy, impact communications, and growing a digital audience; supporting internal communications to facilitate productivity within companies; moderating events with guests and stakeholders.
Social Media Manager at POLITICO Europe
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Developed and implemented a social media strategy that grew engagement by 60% in the first year and increased followers by 50,000 on Twitter and 10,000 on LinkedIn; created the publication’s official Instagram account (reaching 30,000 followers); managed daily postings across Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, and trained the team; wrote articles for the website and print on EU matters.
News Assistant at The New York Times
June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Wrote long-form articles that generated dialogue and high readership; managed sections’ social media accounts and tracked audience engagement; collaborated with editors and reporters, meeting tight deadlines and multi-tasking; maintained organized processes under pressure.
Student Reporter at WFUV Radio
February 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Covered local news for the Bronx, went into the field for interviews and wrote copy under tight deadlines for the daily afternoon broadcasts; attended press conferences and interviewed city officials and civilians; learned to write engaging, easy-to-follow lines for broadcasts; developed strong deadline discipline.
Freelance Communications Specialist
May 1, 2023 - Present
Managing communication and dissemination campaigns for various clients, aligning with timelines and brand identity; crafting main messages and visuals; organizing workshops on social media, press outreach, and audience growth; supporting internal communications; moderating events and engaging stakeholders.
Student Reporter at WFUV Radio, New York
February 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Covered Bronx local news, conducted field interviews for daily broadcasts, and wrote copy under tight deadlines for afternoon programs; attended press conferences and conducted interviews with city officials and civilians; learned to craft engaging headlines for busy audiences.

Education

B.A. at Fordham University
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018
B.A. at Fordham University, New York
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018

Qualifications

Lambda Pi Eta - Communications Studies Honor Society
January 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education