Oscar Berardi

Media Relations | Public Affairs | Content Development

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

Public Affairs & Media Relations professional, tailoring positive narratives around companies and their missions, by combining advocacy campaigns as well as strategic communication activities through policy initiatives, stakeholder engagement, traditional media and digital channels. Corporate culture enthusiast, proactive, curious, and quick learner.

Experience

  • Communications Manager at Connect Europe
    Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Public Affairs & Media Relations Specialist at Prysmian Group
    Apr 2023 - Feb 2024 · 11 mos

  • Fastweb (Full-time · 6 yrs 4 mos)
    • Media Relations Professional
      May 2018 - Apr 2023 · 5 yrs

      • Co-define and implement media plans over company core business and initiatives • Prepare storylines, press kits, releases, and reactive written responses to the media during crisis events • Organize press conferences and arrange interviews for spokespersons • Monitor media coverage and prepare regular evaluation reports • Coordinate with the Social Media unit regarding both copy and visual posts • Manage potential communications crisis situations to protect the brand image

    • Institutional Relations Professional
      Jan 2017 - Apr 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Support company’s advocacy strategy at EU level by tracking policy developments on the EECC and perform related policy evaluations • Maintain relationships with policy makers, MEPs, government officials, regulatory agencies, opinion leaders to represent company’s positions about tech issues • Organize public policy campaigns over core issues, identify and mobilize potential coalition partners • Contribution to the drafts of amendments, position papers, and presentations

  • European Public Affairs Assistant at TIM
    Oct 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Monitor the EU decision-making process affecting the telecom sector and prepare briefings on Digital Single Market, 5G Action Plan, Roaming, and Net Neutrality • Represent the company interests towards key MEPs and industry associations • Attend EP committee meetings and hearings, as well as other institutional debates and reporting back • Assist with the organization of the 10th Digital Regulation Forum in London chaired by TIM's Vice President for Relations with International Institutions and Organizations

  • Blue Book Trainee at European Commission - DG Communication, Spokespersons' Service
    Oct 2014 - Feb 2015 · 5 mos

    • Daily press review and news monitoring for the Economic and Financial affairs team of the SPP • Contribution to the drafting of lines-to-take (LTT) and answers to media enquiries • Assist with the organisation of the Commission's daily conferences • Transcript of the EC Midday press briefing