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Dimitris Dermitzakis

London,United Kingdom

Summary

Aspiring journalist with expertise in crisis and conflict reporting and a background in international relations. Experienced in covering global affairs, regional conflicts, geopolitics, technology, defence, and diplomacy. Developed reporting skills at ERT World News. Proficient in audio-visual storytelling and primary-source monitoring in English, Greek, and Russian, delivering objective narratives on complex regional politics.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Language Tutor

Preply
Remote
2025.02 - 2026.03
  • Assisted learners in preparing for Greek language certification.
  • Facilitated communication using Russian language skills to clarify complex structures.
  • Supported students with guidance throughout their language certification journey.

World News Journalist

ERT - Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation
Athens
2023.08 - 2023.11
  • Conducted analysis of international news wires (Reuters, AP, AFP) to assist in verification of global stories.
  • Assigned responsibilities for drafting and editing scripts for national TV news broadcasts with focus on international news packages.
  • Provided voice narration for news packages to facilitate clear communication to national audience.

Operations & Guest Relations

City Contact - Athens Walking Tours
Athens
2022.04 - 2022.11
  • Supported international clients by maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.
  • Assisted with booking processes and organised logistical tasks.
  • Helped supervise small teams of guides and administrative personnel.
  • Provided frontline support for crisis response and daily operational issues.

Online Newspaper Editor

Foititikos Kosmos
Athens
2021.03 - 2022.06
  • Assisted in managing editorial flow for independent student platform.
  • Supported timely publication of features on student politics and socio-political issues.
  • Helped maintain content management using WordPress and SEO strategies.

Author & Interviewer

SAFIA (Student Association for International Affairs)
Athens
2020.10 - 2021.05
  • Facilitated structured interviews with academic experts to explore themes within international affairs and political science.

Education

MA Journalism, Media and Globalisation - Crisis and Conflict

Erasmus Mundus
London/Aarhus/Shanghai
2024.01 - 2026.07

BA International, European and Area Studies - International Relations

Panteion University of Athens
Athens
2020.10 - 2024.07

Skills

  • Languages: Greek (native), English (C2), Russian (B2), French (A2)
  • Multimedia: Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere Pro, WordPress CMS, Microsoft Office Suite, SEO
  • Analytical: Bloomberg Terminal, SQL, Research methodologies
  • Online tutoring experience

Certification

  • 2026 Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)
  • 2024 Humanitarian Aid Training - European Commission / PuntoSud
  • 2023 European Migration Management in the Eastern Mediterranean: The EU, Turkey and Greece – Jean Monnet European Centre of Excellence, University of Athens (20-hour Seminar)

Languages

English
Fluent
Greek
Native
Russian
Upper intermediate
French
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Photography, Cycling, Cooking

Timeline

Language Tutor

Preply
2025.02 - 2026.03

MA Journalism, Media and Globalisation - Crisis and Conflict

Erasmus Mundus
2024.01 - 2026.07

World News Journalist

ERT - Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation
2023.08 - 2023.11

Operations & Guest Relations

City Contact - Athens Walking Tours
2022.04 - 2022.11

Online Newspaper Editor

Foititikos Kosmos
2021.03 - 2022.06

Author & Interviewer

SAFIA (Student Association for International Affairs)
2020.10 - 2021.05

BA International, European and Area Studies - International Relations

Panteion University of Athens
2020.10 - 2024.07
Dimitris Dermitzakis