I am a dynamic and results-driven Public Relations and Communications Specialist with extensive experience managing communication strategies for high-profile organizations, including the Warsaw Stock Exchange and government institutions. I excel in crisis communication, media relations, and strategic planning, consistently delivering positive public images and effective stakeholder engagement. I have led PR programs, managed media relationships, content creation, and social media management; I enjoy collaborating with leadership and public opinion leaders to advance organizational goals and build credible narratives across domestic and international audiences.

Sara Wilczęga

I am a dynamic and results-driven Public Relations and Communications Specialist with extensive experience managing communication strategies for high-profile organizations, including the Warsaw Stock Exchange and government institutions. I excel in crisis communication, media relations, and strategic planning, consistently delivering positive public images and effective stakeholder engagement. I have led PR programs, managed media relationships, content creation, and social media management; I enjoy collaborating with leadership and public opinion leaders to advance organizational goals and build credible narratives across domestic and international audiences.

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I am a dynamic and results-driven Public Relations and Communications Specialist with extensive experience managing communication strategies for high-profile organizations, including the Warsaw Stock Exchange and government institutions. I excel in crisis communication, media relations, and strategic planning, consistently delivering positive public images and effective stakeholder engagement.

I have led PR programs, managed media relationships, content creation, and social media management; I enjoy collaborating with leadership and public opinion leaders to advance organizational goals and build credible narratives across domestic and international audiences.

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Language

Polish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

PR Manager at Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) / GPW Group
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2025
Actively creating a positive and credible image of GPW and GPW Group; designing and implementing a communication strategy; media relations with domestic and foreign journalists; crisis communication; daily contact with opinion leaders, media representatives, capital market institutions, and authorities; preparation of press conferences and media briefings; creation of press materials and social media content; monitoring domestic and foreign media (e.g., Financial Times, The Economist, Bloomberg).
Spokesperson Office, Acting Director at Polish Investment & Trade Agency (PAIH)
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Management and supervision of Spokesperson Office; coherent communication policy for the Agency and PAIH Foreign Trade Offices; development and implementation of domestic/foreign communication strategies; crisis communication; image management of the PAIH brand; social media management; external PR activities and media relations; content management on PAIH website.
Project Manager at Polish Investment & Trade Agency (PAIH)
October 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Coordination of the implementation of the PAIH Strategy; support in project implementation; risk analysis for schedule and budget; development of project knowledge/data bases; project planning and recommendations for annual planning.
PR Expert at Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) / GPW Group
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Creating a positive image of GPW Group; implementing communication strategies with domestic and international media; crisis communication; press conferences; content creation; monitoring of media coverage (e.g., Financial Times, The Economist, Bloomberg, Financial News).
Chief Specialist at Chancellery of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland, Department of Analyses and Communications Strategies
August 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018
Planning and organizing meetings and foreign trips of the Prime Minister; liaising with Government’s Information Center and Foreign Affairs Department; coordinating international projects; organizing foreign events for PM; preparing responses to foreign editorial questions; preparing analyses and recommendations on cooperation with foreign entities; maintaining media relations with foreign outlets and think tanks; editing PR materials for international cooperation; monitoring domestic and foreign media.
PR Specialist at Ministry of Economic Development, Department of Communication, Press Office
August 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018
Press service and information dissemination; maintaining media contacts; organizing press conferences and interviews; daily press office management and media inquiries; writing press releases and articles; managing visits of Ministry leadership and related events; developing and leading communication strategies; maintaining Ministry website and social media channels; crisis media management and media monitoring.
Trainee Program at Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union, Brussels
October 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Participation in official/unofficial briefings of EU institutions; deeper understanding of EU media relations and decision-making processes; participation in working groups and committees responsible for EU trade policy.
World News Producer at TVN S.A., TVN24
April 1, 2014 - April 1, 2016
Managing TVN24 foreign operations, planning logistics for LIVE broadcasts and major international events; covering world events (Paris attacks, Ukraine crisis, Crimea, NATO Summit, papal canonizations, European Council/Parliament); negotiations with international press agencies and networks; organizing journalists’ trips and on-air appearances; budgeting for events.
Researcher at TVN S.A., TVN24
January 1, 2014 - April 1, 2014
Trainee program focusing on research and newsroom support; assisting assignment editors, producers, and anchors; supporting breaking news coverage.
Trainee Program at Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Rome, Italy (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
August 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Trainee in Political & Economical Division; support in political and economic diplomacy activities.
Interpreter / Crew Member at The Vatican Museums, Italy
June 1, 2013 - Present
Interpreter (Italian/Polish) and crew member for international film production during an interview with the director.
Interpreter at Chance Expo Fiera di Roma, Italy
May 1, 2013 - Present
Interpreter for international exhibition events.
Trainee at Polish Institute in Rome, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Italy
February 1, 2013 - March 1, 2013
Trainee program supporting international cooperation and outreach.
Trainee at Ciech Polfa Ltd.
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Trainee program (industrial/communication exposure).
Corps de Ballet at Polish National Opera
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Dancer in the ballet company, performing in repertoire productions.
Acting Director, Spokesperson Office at Polish Investment & Trade Agency (PAIH)
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Managed the Spokesperson Office; implemented coherent communication policies for the Agency and PAIH Foreign Trade Offices; led domestic and foreign communication strategies; crisis communication; branding and external relations; managed social media profiles; PR activities and media cooperation; content management on the PAIH website.
Project Manager at Polish Investment & Trade Agency (PAIH) - Project Management Department
October 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Coordinated implementation of the PAIH Strategy; supported unit projects; conducted risk analysis on schedules and budgets; built a knowledge base about PAIH projects; contributed to annual planning with project recommendations.
PR Expert at Warsaw Stock Exchange
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Actively creating a positive and credible image of GPW and its Group; implementing communication strategies; media relations with domestic and international outlets; crisis communication support; organizing press events and preparing press materials; monitoring media.
Chief Specialist, Department of Analyses and Communications Strategies at Chancellery of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland
August 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Planning and organizing meetings and foreign trips of the Prime Minister; liaising with the Government Information Center and Foreign Affairs Department; coordinating international projects; preparing responses to foreign media inquiries; developing analyses and recommendations for cooperation with foreign entities; maintaining relations with foreign media, think-tanks and NGOs; editing PR notes and materials for international cooperation; daily media monitoring.
PR Specialist at Ministry of Economic Development
August 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018
Provided press service and information dissemination; maintained media contacts; organized press conferences, briefings and interviews; managed press office operations; wrote press releases, statements and articles; led visits of Management in domestic and foreign contexts; developed and led ministry-wide communication strategies; managed ministry websites and social media; crisis media management and daily media monitoring.
Trainee at Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union (Brussels) – Economic & Trade Section and Information & Media Section
October 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Participated in official briefings with EU institutions; learned EU media relation dynamics and decision-making processes; attended working group and committee meetings related to EU trade policy.
World News Producer at TVN S.A. / TVN24
April 1, 2014 - April 1, 2016
Managed foreign operations for TVN24, planned logistics for LIVE broadcasting during major international events; covered world news (terrorism, conflicts, summits); led negotiations with international press agencies and TV companies; supervised journalist teams during breaking news; budgeted events.
Trainee, Researcher at TVN S.A.
January 1, 2014 - April 1, 2014
Participated in newsroom support, research, and production assistance during TVN24 World News coverage.
Trainee, Political & Economic Division at Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Rome
August 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Trainee program supporting political and economic division activities and diplomatic communications.
Interpreter (Italian/Polish) & Crew Member at The Vatican Museums
June 1, 2013 - Present
Interpreting during interviews; collaboration on international film project; supporting crew for cross-cultural exchanges.
Interpreter at Chance Expo Fiera di Roma
May 1, 2013 - Present
Italian/Polish interpretation for expo event.
Trainee at Polish Institute in Rome, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
February 1, 2013 - March 1, 2013
Trainee program supporting diplomatic and cultural exchanges.

Education

Master Degree in Italian Philology at University of Warsaw
October 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
LLP Erasmus Scholarship at University Tor Vergata, Rome, ITALY
July 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012
Bachelor Degree in Italian Philology at University of Warsaw
October 1, 2006 - July 1, 2010
Master Degree in Ballet Pedagogy at The Fryderyk Chopin University of Music, Warsaw
October 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012
Master Degree in Italian Philology at University of Warsaw
October 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor Degree in Italian Philology at University of Warsaw
October 1, 2006 - July 1, 2010
Master Degree in Ballet Pedagogy at The Fryderyk Chopin University of Music
October 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Financial Services