Guillem Sartorio
Kigali, Rwanda
Summary
Results-driven journalist and Communications Specialist with broad experience in multimedia journalism and strategic communications. Skilled in crafting compelling and supervising narratives, managing media relations, and producing multimedia reports in complex and high-pressure environments. Committed to advancing humanitarian advocacy and enhancing public understanding through strategic communication initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Documentary Photographer and Videographer
AFP/ Bloomberg / The New York Times
Kigali
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Contributor for Agence France-Presse, Bloomberg News and The New York Times
- Coverage of stories in several UNHCR camps across the country.
- Completed a variety of photo and video assignments.
- Created story-telling pictures and videos for news agencies, magazines, and newspapers, with the ability to edit and upload remotely under strict deadlines.
- Engage the viewer using targeted visual language that ensures pictures and videos are interesting and informative.
- Developed creative approaches to capture compelling images in challenging situations.
Documentary Photographer and Videographer
AFP & Bloomberg News
Johannesburg // Barcelona Spain
05.2018 - 07.2023
- Contributor for Agence France-Presse AFP, and Bloomberg News.
- Completed a variety of photo and video assignments
- Including the coverage of the deadly wave of violence and looting in South Africa, conveying fast and accurate visuals from the field that led the news cycle for more than a week. It proved my ability to read, understand, and judge complex scenarios and take fast decisions to assure the best coverage possible.
- Created story-telling pictures and videos for news agencies, magazines and newspapers with the ability to edit and upload remotely under strict deadlines.
- Engage the viewer using targeted visual language that ensure pictures and videos are interesting and informative
- Developed creative approaches to capture compelling images in challenging situations.
Communications Manager
PEMSA Poble Espanyol
Barcelona
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Developed and implemented comprehensive communications strategies to increase public awareness of the organization's mission, services, and events.
- Created content for various media including press releases, website copy, newsletters, brochures, and email campaigns.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
News Reporter
TV3 Newsroom
Barcelona
2010 - 2010
- Developed and wrote news stories on a daily basis.
- Gathered facts, collected data, and reported the news in an unbiased manner.
- Edited video footage for broadcast on television and online platforms.
- Analyzed current affairs to inform viewers about the latest developments.
Education
Master in Photojournalism - Grisart -
Grisart International School of Photography
Barcelona, Spain06.2016
M.D. - International Relations
University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom09.2012
Bachelor's degree - Journalism
Ramon Lull University
Barcelona, Spain06.2010
Workshop - Human Rights And International Humanitarian Law
ICRC
Barcelona06-2009
Skills
- Communications strategy
- Media Relations
- Press releases
- Proactive Approach to Problem Solving
- Experience working in hostile environments and under pressure
- Video and photo editing
- Deadline Driven
- Field Reporting
- Journalism Ethics
- Research abilities
Languages
Catalan, Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Documentary Photographer and Videographer
AFP/ Bloomberg / The New York Times
01.2024 - 09.2024
Documentary Photographer and Videographer
AFP & Bloomberg News
05.2018 - 07.2023
Communications Manager
PEMSA Poble Espanyol
09.2012 - 12.2013
News Reporter
TV3 Newsroom
2010 - 2010
Master in Photojournalism - Grisart -
Grisart International School of Photography
M.D. - International Relations
University of Exeter
Bachelor's degree - Journalism
Ramon Lull University
Workshop - Human Rights And International Humanitarian Law
ICRC
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