Philip Willan is a freelance journalist and author who has worked in Italy for more than 30 years. He has specialised in cold war intrigues and parapolitics. As well as reporting for electronic media, Philip writes for the Times of London and, on information technology, for IDG News Service.

Sabina Castelfranco is a journalist based in Rome, Italy.

Saeid Jafari is an Iranian journalist and an analyst on Middle Eastern affairs. He is a contributor to various media outlets such as Al-Monitor, Foreign Policy, Atlantic Council, National Interest, Middle East Eye, and Euronews. He has also worked for many Iranian media outlets including Aseman, Read moreMehrname, Khabar Online, and Entekhab, among many others. He has two Master's degrees, one in Middle Eastern Studies from Tehran, and the other in European Studies from the University of Siena in Italy.

Josephine McKenna is an award-winning freelance journalist based in Rome - www.josephinemckenna.net. She is bilingual and covers politics, immigrants, Vatican and the Mafia for print, radio and TV. She covered the career of ex-prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, the Costa Concordia disaster and the Read moreelection of Pope Francis.

A British national, I’m based in Rome and have over 25 years of experience in broadcast journalism.  I worked for a television news agency in London before moving to Rome where I was employed as a journalist/presenter for Vatican Radio.   In the 1990’s I spent two years in France and worked for Read moreRadio France International in Paris in a similar capacity.  After returning to Rome I resumed working on a regular basis for Vatican Radio but also have contributed as a freelancer to other radio stations in Europe.  When a major story breaks here, I am often called by the BBC World Service to do Q & A’s when they are looking for an expert on Vatican affairs which is my speciality. Among the many stories I have covered were the deaths of Pope John Paul II, the resignation of Pope Benedict and the conclaves to elect their respective successors.  I speak fluent Italian and French.

Chiara Giannini is a journalist based in Rome, Italy, but borned in Tuscany. Expert in politics, foreign affairs, Defence, Security and geopolitics. War reporter, photographer. She has good contacts in Italy. Good in writing and interviews. She has worked for the most important Italian newspapers Read moreand tv. She made many reportages from Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Kosovo, Lybia, Ukraine, Tunisia and in general Arabic Countries.

Gabriele Di Donfrancesco is a journalist based in Rome, Italy, live covering major cultural events (Lucca Comics, book fairs, etc.), but also digital culture, books and arts, queer and environmental rights. 

His works have appeared, both on print and online, in Italian and in English, on La Read moreRepubblica, Mashable Italia, The Daily Dot, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, Rolling Stone Italia.

Dario Canciello is a tv producer/fixer based in Rome, Italy.

1999-2024
Co-founder of RReporter, Rome-based television production, following the merger between WTN and APTV (now APTN) he began working as a freelance following important current events in Italy and abroad, on behalf of Read moreinternational tv networks such as BBC, CNN , FOX, ABC.

He has been and still is responsible for the production, organization and filming of documentaries and television programs in Italy for international tv channels such as the BBC, National Geographic, History Channel and Discovery Channel.

1992-1998 
Staff Producer / Reporter "WORLDWIDE TELEVISION NEWS"

Television coverage of current events/news in Italy, the Vatican and abroad, including Bosnia, Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Greece, Morocco. 
In addition to the production and coverage of news, he has personally coordinated TV satellite feeds, the montage of tv packages, and developed relations with WTN customers.

Aleksandar Brezar is a journalist, factchecker and debunker with experience in a variety of media outlets, ranging from print and radio to television and online/new media. He also co-hosts Sarajevo Calling, a podcast on Western Balkans affairs. His work was featured in The Guardian, The Washington Read morePost, Kosovo 2.0 and Balkan Insight, among others, while he was an advisor and contributor on several documentaries for PBS, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Al Jazeera English.

Gabriele Zagni is an accomplished journalist renowned for his insightful coverage of European politics, current affairs, and maritime disasters. Born in the small country town of Sospiro in northern Italy, Zagni's passion for storytelling and his penchant for unusual trips have informed his Read moredistinctive approach to journalism. His career has seen him co-author articles on pivotal events such as the French presidential elections, where he dissected the ideological clashes between candidates. He also helped in conducting in-depth investigations into Mediterranean maritime tragedies, shedding light on the humanitarian crisis and the systemic failures in search and rescue operations.

Based in Rome, Zagni has established himself as a versatile media professional, adept at producing content, managing communications, and coordinating projects. His problem-solving skills are often called upon to assist others, reflecting his collaborative nature and his ability to navigate complex situations. Zagni's work is marked by a unique blend of Italian flair and an occasional infusion of English expressions, a testament to his international outlook and engagement with a global audience.

Among his notable journalistic achievements is an exclusive interview with the President of the European Council regarding the Ukraine conflict, which underscored his expertise in political journalism and his skill in securing high-profile interviews. Zagni's commitment to his craft and his ability to articulate the nuances of political discourse have made him a respected voice in the field of journalism, particularly in the context of European affairs.

Gabriele Barbati is a journalist based in Rome, Italy.

Roberto Valussi is a multimedia journalist and videographer mainly focusing on West African politics, energy and social affairs. After spending seven years in West Africa (mainly swinging between Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana), he relocated to Italy in late 2021. 

Born and raised in Italy, he has also Read morelived and worked in UK, USA, Nigeria and Kosovo. 

His feature articles have been published by Al Jazeera, while as video-journalist and video producer he has worked extensively for BBC World Service in places as diverse as Cuba, Madagascar, Mexico just to mention a few. 

Language wise: native like in English, fluent in French and Spanish, Italian native speaker.

I am a multilingual journalist and producer based in Rome, Italy. With ten years of experience in journalism, my expertise lies in the field of foreign affairs. I focus on covering politics and economics through breaking news, in-depth articles, and interviews. I also cover reporting on domestic Read morepolitics for foreign outlets. My working languages are Italian, English, German and French

Christopher Livesay is an award-winning multimedia journalist based in Rome, Italy. His recent work focuses on refugees, immigration, and the threat ISIS poses to the West. He has reported from Mexico to the Middle East for PBS FRONTLINE, NPR, the BBC/PRI, and VICE News, among other outlets, and Read morehas appeared on the CBC, FOX News and Italian state broadcaster Rai.

He holds a master’s degree (highest honors) from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism in New York City.

For three years Livesay was a staff reporter for the English and foreign desks at ANSA, the leading Italian news agency, where he was part of the team that broke the story of Benedict XVI’s shocking abdication.

Simone Tedeschi is an Italian journalist based in Rome, Italy.
Freelance journalist since 1996, I have collaborated with newspapers, magazines and national TV (L'Unità, Diario della settimana, Sorgente di vita-Rai2 and others) dealing mainly with cinema, shows, culture, social aspects of the Read moreInternet and new media.
 
After graduating in History and Criticism of Cinema and attending courses for teaching, I held courses in "Education in cinema and television languages" and "History of cinema" in some high schools in Rome and Milan and at the European Institute of Design.

I combine and integrate the different experiences acquired in different sectors to create new ones. Curious by nature, chronic early adopter, born explorer, I also apply my acquired skills to Mobile Journalism.
Currently I am working on a new project to allow wide audiences to produce new video formats on Internet, on demand and on live streaming.

Dutch multimedia journalist based in Rome, Italy, since 2001. Graduated from the School of Journalism in Zwolle (The Netherlands) in 1995, I've worked for 5 years for the national public radio in The Netherlands before I moved to Rome. Ever since I'm in Rome I made radio reports (from 3 minute Read morefeatures to 90 minute documentaries), always for Dutch public radio. I always recorded and edited my own stuff. in 2003 I started working for television as well and in 2007 I bought a camera to do my own filming as well. And with the filming came the editing. So now I do all my stuff on my own.

Marco Rota was born in 1978. After high school he enrolled in the Faculty of Sociology, University "La Sapienza" of Rome, studying media and communication. Place in the meantime various jobs as a clerk, janitor and museum guide, an actor at a theater company amateur. He writes a book of short Read morestories published by Cicorivolta, directs a documentary film on the food waste, up to lead in the field of web journalism and journalistic photography. The passion for photography comes after several studies and reflections within. He's primarily concerned with the news concerning the march and demonstration taking place in the city of Rome. 

Some works are collected in his blog (******). 
Others in the website ******. 

His latest works are at ******

Vittorio Ferrara is a journalist based in Rome, Italy.
An accomplished media specialist with over 20 years experience as a Project Manager, Video Director and Senior Producer directing and managing filming and production for newscasts and TV shows, as well as commercials and advertorials for a Read morerange of prominent global brands. A consummate professional with a great depth of maturity and experience, fully conversant with current trends and adaptable to the new digital environment. Proven track record of working with agencies and broadcasters worldwide, effectively managing and coordinating teams of professionals including production crews, actors, editors, producers and postproduction staff. Key areas of expertise include management direction, video direction, production and postproduction, as well as digital reinterpretation.

Deborah Castellano Lubov is a journalist, correspondent, & vaticanista based in Rome, Italy. She has been covering the Vatican for almost a decade.


Deborah Castellano Lubov
Senior Vatican Correspondent & Editorial Director, Exaudi International Catholic News
NBC & MSNBC Vatican Analyst 
Read moreAuthor of  'The Other Francis' ('L'Altro Francesco') featuring preface by Cardinal Pietro Parolin and interviews on Pope Francis and his attention to human dignity with leaders of the Church, Roman Curia, and Pope's relatives and friends (English - Gracewing) (Italian - Edizioni Cantagalli); also now in Spanish, Polish and Lithuanian
Contributor to Euronews

Sonia Logre is a journalist based in Rome, Italy. She can shoot (Sony, Panasonic), edit (FCP, Première) and write packages as well as live broadcasting (Aviwest, liveU). She is also able to do live stand-ups for TVs, radio interviews. She covered wars (Lebanon-Israel in 2006, Georgia-Russia in 2008)Read more and natural catastrophes (earthquakes in Italy etc). She has ENAC drone permit (non critico) and her own drone (Phantom 3)

Gaja Pellegrini is a journalist based in Rome, Italy.

English native speaker, with excellent Italian (bilingual) and professional level of French and Spanish.
Print and video/TV journalist, experienced with feature stories, interviews, content writing and video production including in war Read morescenarios. 

Staff writer for UN agencies and the EU institutions in Brussels.
Worked for five years in the Middle East (Gaza, Lebanon, Iraq, Israel).

Marco Romandini is a journalist based in Rome, Italy. He works with Wired, Il Fatto Quotidiano, FQ-Millennium, Vanity Fair, National Geographic among others. He covered politics, cyber espionage and surveillance, travels, sport, entertainment, culture and society.

Freelance producer

Giorgio De Franceschi is a journalist based in Rome, Italy. 

I have been working with foreign medias in Rome for more than 20 years. I assisted foreign journalists in several fields of coverage and activities, organizing  ITWs with political and clergical representatives, planning meetings with Read moreexperts and analysits from different sectors, or taking part to press conferences and other media events on their behalf . I can do researches and analysys , preparations of reports, or even complete full articles on several subjects, but especially on politics and Vatican issues. I can also plan transfers all over the country or do the job here on your behalf.

Ever since I can remember, I have loved to work. I liked my university course and started it with interest. In addition to doing work, I like to learn new things and use them in my work. I am an organized and responsible person and I always go according to plan.