I'm a publishing and design professional with a background in Graphic Design and Publishing. I have experience in writing, editing, proofreading, and digital communication for cultural and editorial projects. I thrive in editorial planning, SEO, WordPress content management, and storytelling, with a friendly, collaborative approach.

Maria Giovanna Calatafini

I'm a publishing and design professional with a background in Graphic Design and Publishing. I have experience in writing, editing, proofreading, and digital communication for cultural and editorial projects. I thrive in editorial planning, SEO, WordPress content management, and storytelling, with a friendly, collaborative approach.

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I’m a publishing and design professional with a background in Graphic Design and Publishing. I have experience in writing, editing, proofreading, and digital communication for cultural and editorial projects.

I thrive in editorial planning, SEO, WordPress content management, and storytelling, with a friendly, collaborative approach.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Articolista Freelance at Eclettica Magazine
June 1, 2025 - Present
Writing cultural and artistic articles for an online magazine.
Addetta museale at Museo del Duomo
March 31, 2025 - July 21, 2025
Assisted visitors and took care of the custody of artworks in the museum.
Organizzatrice eventi at Rizzoli Libri
March 31, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Managed events and book titles both ongoing and upcoming, programmed dates, managed Excel files, liaised with authors, booksellers, and third-party organizers; also handled book quantities for events.
Editor blog Master in Professioni e prodotti dell'editoria at Università di Pavia
July 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Planned editorial calendar, corrected proofs, optimized texts using WordPress and SEO knowledge, created new articles and updated blog logo and website graphics.
Correttrice bozze e lettrice per schede di lettura at Interlinea Editore
May 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Corrected proofs for upcoming books and read books to compile reading sheets.
Content Editor at BooktoMi Organization
January 1, 2025 - Present
Content creation and management for TikTok for the BooktoMi organization.
Museum Assistant at Duomo Museum
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Visitor assistance and supervision of artworks during exhibitions.
Event Planner at Rizzoli Libri
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Event planning and coordination of long-standing and upcoming book titles, scheduling dates, managing Excel files, liaising with authors, booksellers, and overseeing book quantities for events.
Blog Editor at University of Pavia
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Editorial calendar planning, proofreading, content optimization using WordPress and SEO knowledge, development of new articles, and redesign of the Blog Master website.
Proofreading and Reader at Interlinea Editor
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Proofreading of upcoming book releases and reading for the preparation of book reports.
Freelance Writer at Eclectic Magazine
June 1, 2025 - Present
Editorial articles; writing, copyediting and publishing support for cultural projects.
Freelance Writer at Radio On Play
June 1, 2025 - Present
Editorial writing and content creation for audio/online publication.
Social Media Manager at Editorial Projects (BookToMi)
March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Management of editorial social media campaigns and content.
Editorial Events Coordinator at Rizzoli Libri
October 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Support in the organization and communication of editorial events.
Proofreader at Interlinea Editore
March 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Editorial proofreading and language checks.
Social Media Manager at Andrea Pacilli Editore
March 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Support for social media communication and promotion of editorial content.

Education

Master at Università di Pavia
February 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Laurea triennale at Accademia di Belle Arti di Foggia
September 1, 2016 - July 31, 2019
Laurea magistrale at Accademia di Belle Arti di Foggia
September 1, 2019 - April 30, 2022
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design at Academy of Fine Arts of Foggia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Master's Degree in Graphic Design at Academy of Fine Arts of Foggia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Libri senza barriere. Percorsi di editoria accessibile e inclusiva, Edizioni Santa Caterina, 2024 - Autrice saggio
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Master's Degree in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Software & Internet, Other