Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, New York, N.Y.
August 2023 – May 2024

  • Trained in journalism ethics, law, business and audio production.
  • Gathered string on pro-Palestine student protests on campus and interviewed by the Associated Press.
  • Culture reporter for Columbia News Service covering both local news and feature stories.
  • Host and executive producer on a weekly news podcast which broadcasted as a live radio show (Uptown Radio).

University College London, London, United Kingdom
2019 – 2023

  • Erasmus year at Sapienza University in Rome. Average score: 28/30.

Print Skills:

  • Native in Italian and English, B2 French, A2 Spanish
  • Digital production and sub-editing
  • Media Law
  • SEO-optimised publishing
  • Interviewing
  • Word Press, Canva, social media

Audio Skills:

  • Audio editing and production on Pro Tools,
  • Adobe Audition, Hindenburg, Descript
  • Guest booking, writing scripts and bulletins
  • Collecting tape on-site
  • Newscasting
  • Video editing on Premiere Pro, Lightworks

cecilia.blotto@gmail.com