Hi, I'm Fanuel Morelli, an experienced multi-skilled operator and freelance video journalist based in Rome, Italy. I've been working primarily in broadcast journalism, camera operation, and video editing, with a strong focus on international news, live TV production, and editing for both studio and field work. My passion lies in capturing compelling stories from dynamic and challenging environments, and I enjoy working both independently and as part of a production team. Over the years, I've collaborated with major international media outlets such as Associated Press, Al-Jazeera English, CNN, and many others, covering a variety of news topics from political events to natural disasters and major sporting events. I'm proficient in many technical production skills, including camera operation, editing software like Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro, and have a solid background in project and production management.

Fanuel Morelli

Hi, I'm Fanuel Morelli, an experienced multi-skilled operator and freelance video journalist based in Rome, Italy. I've been working primarily in broadcast journalism, camera operation, and video editing, with a strong focus on international news, live TV production, and editing for both studio and field work. My passion lies in capturing compelling stories from dynamic and challenging environments, and I enjoy working both independently and as part of a production team. Over the years, I've collaborated with major international media outlets such as Associated Press, Al-Jazeera English, CNN, and many others, covering a variety of news topics from political events to natural disasters and major sporting events. I'm proficient in many technical production skills, including camera operation, editing software like Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro, and have a solid background in project and production management.

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Hi, I’m Fanuel Morelli, an experienced multi-skilled operator and freelance video journalist based in Rome, Italy. I’ve been working primarily in broadcast journalism, camera operation, and video editing, with a strong focus on international news, live TV production, and editing for both studio and field work. My passion lies in capturing compelling stories from dynamic and challenging environments, and I enjoy working both independently and as part of a production team.

Over the years, I’ve collaborated with major international media outlets such as Associated Press, Al-Jazeera English, CNN, and many others, covering a variety of news topics from political events to natural disasters and major sporting events. I’m proficient in many technical production skills, including camera operation, editing software like Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro, and have a solid background in project and production management.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

MSO (Multi Skill Operator) at Euronews
June 11, 2023 - Present
Covered a wide range of expertise including camera operation, field reporting, lighting and set arrangement for interviews, use of editing software (Adobe Premiere/Final Cut), and technical service implementation in the TV studio. Managed international news gathering, multi-skilled production duties, technical preparation and equipment operation including studio and cloud-based systems. Provided technical support during live TV shows and media management.
Freelance Video Journalist at Associated Press
March 1, 2007 - Present
Worked as a video journalist covering breaking news, international politics, Vatican news, sport events, and feature stories. Responsibilities included camera operation, editing, light and sound adjustment, multi-camera interviews, live and studio production, producer duties, pitching stories, managing crews, scheduling, budgeting, and training interns. Covered major news stories such as Mediterranean Refugee Crisis, Italian Earthquakes, Olympic Games, and more.
Freelance Video Journalist at Free Lance International Press
October 1, 2006 - Present
Engaged as video journalist, camera operator, video editor, field producer, desk producer, and fixer. Collaborated with international media such as Al-Jazeera English, CNN, BBC, HBO, FOX News, and others. Covered news such as migrant routes, SAR missions, war zones, terrorist attacks, Olympic Games, and various other major international news and events.
Production Coordinator at B4 Italia
February 28, 2010 - July 24, 2025
Coordinated production for major sports productions, managing large teams and crews, budgets, cost reporting, scheduling, location management, facility booking, and satellite space management for playout and transmissions.

Education

High School Diploma at Liceo Classico G. De Sanctis
August 31, 1991 - June 29, 1997
Bachelor Degree at La Sapienza, University of Rome
November 14, 2001 - September 29, 2007

Qualifications

HEFAT® (Hostile Environments and Emergency First Aid Training)
March 14, 2015 - March 18, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Government, Other