Francesco Zecchini
About Francesco Zecchini
Francesco Zecchini is an Italian journalist with experience in various media formats, including newspapers, blogs, radio, and television. He currently works at Thomson Reuters and contributes to Il Fatto Quotidiano, focusing on topics such as Vatican affairs, politics, and Italian literature.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Francesco Zecchini has been employed as a journalist at Thomson Reuters since 2021. He works in Rome, Italy, where he contributes to news coverage and reporting. His role involves researching and writing articles that align with the standards of one of the world's leading news organizations.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Francesco Zecchini has a diverse background in journalism. He worked as a trainee journalist at La Provincia di Varese from 2014 to 2016 and later at Il Fatto Quotidiano as a trainee for two months in 2019. He has also served as a freelance journalist for Il Fatto Quotidiano since 2019, allowing him to cover various topics, including Vatican affairs and Italian literature.
Education and Expertise
Francesco Zecchini holds a Bachelor's Degree in Italian Literature from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, which he completed from 2016 to 2020. He has furthered his education with a theology course from the Milan Catholic Diocese and a freelance writing course from Henry Harvin Education. Additionally, he studied TV and radio journalism in a training course from 2019 to 2020.
Background in Data Collection
In 2019, Francesco Zecchini worked as a data collector at ISTAT for three months in Bisuschio, Varese, Italy. This role involved gathering and analyzing data, contributing to his understanding of statistical reporting and research methodologies.
Contributions to Journalism Education
Francesco Zecchini is involved in journalism education as a trainee at the Journalism School Walter Tobagi at the University of Milan. He has been engaged in this role since 2020, where he participates in training future journalists, sharing his knowledge and experience in the field.