General info
viktor.pesenti@gmail.com
Dynamic multimedia specialist with 10+ years of experience in video production for global organizations, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
Expert in crafting compelling narratives that drive community engagement and fundraising success, contributing to increases in donor participation.
Proficient in creating high-impact video content across diverse platforms, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
www.viktorpesenti.com
Expert in crafting compelling narratives that drive community engagement and fundraising success, contributing to increases in donor participation.
Proficient in creating high-impact video content across diverse platforms, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
www.viktorpesenti.com
Professional Experience
Senior Video Specialist - Full Time
WFP - United Nations World Food Programme
At WFP Viktor collects and creates video content for social media, broadcast news, advocacy, fundraising, internal communications, and events. He has completed content gathering missions to Gaza, Ukraine, Afghanistan and South Sudan.
Videographer - Full-Time
As a member of the fundraising team at UNHCR Viktor created videos on a daily basis. Along with editing and shooting large quantities of footage in HQ and in the field, he also dealt with distribution of videos to country offices via a DAMs system.
Creative Producer - Full-Time
Viktor specialized in writing, shooting and editing social media videos and corporate communication for a variety of clients including Al Jazeera, FOX Channels, CNN, UNESCO, Honda, and USAID.
Creative Producer - Full-Time
As a member of the Creative team at BDA Viktor wrote, directed, and edited a vast range of work including film & TV trailers, corporate films, music videos, and radio adverts. Clients included ESPN, NBC, Discovery Channel, Barclays Bank, and British Gas.
Creative Producer - Part-Time Consultancy
Throughout SKY Italiaʼs promotional Summer Tours Viktor was lead creative for all media production and press releases, which included the production of an on-site TV show, backstage video, and event photography.
Multimedia Consultant - Part-Time Consultancy
UNDP Crisis Bureau - West Africa
Video Editor and Producer for long form film and design elements on future of MSMEs post-covid regeneration.
Filmmaker & Editor - Part-Time Consultancy
Video Editor and Film Director for several projects, including Victims of Terrorism International Day Film - https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/577678995/83d3c566b8
Videographer - Part-Time Consultancy
As a videographer for CTCN Viktor has written, shot, and edited several videos used in events and social media regarding the topics of climate change, technology transfer, industrialisation, and environmentally sound technologies in Nigeria, Indonesia, and Antigua & Barbuda.
Videographer / Video Editor - Part-Time Consultancy
In August 2018 Viktor shot, edited and produced a short film for the World's Health Organisation's Polio vaccination campaign. The video features music by Ludovico Einaudi, and was used on the WHO's global social media channels as well as shown at an event in UN City in Copenhagen.
Education
BA Contemporary Media Practice
University of Westminster
Diploma di Maturita'
Liceo Europeo Leopardi
Achievements
Awards
Nobel Peace Prize - Part of the team that participated in the 2020 winning ceremony
UNHCR - Part of the team that raised USD 1 billion for refugees in private funds
SAJA 2015 - South Asia Journalists Award for Outstanding Arts & Culture Reporting
Promax World 2009 – Gold Rocket Award for Best Newcomer to the industry
Promax World 2009 – Silver Award for Best Content Promotion: NBCU Most Wanted
Promax Europe 2009 – Gold Rocket Award for Best Newcomer to the industry
Promax Europe 2009 – Gold Award for Best Themed Campaign: NBCU Most Wanted
UNHCR - Part of the team that raised USD 1 billion for refugees in private funds
SAJA 2015 - South Asia Journalists Award for Outstanding Arts & Culture Reporting
Promax World 2009 – Gold Rocket Award for Best Newcomer to the industry
Promax World 2009 – Silver Award for Best Content Promotion: NBCU Most Wanted
Promax Europe 2009 – Gold Rocket Award for Best Newcomer to the industry
Promax Europe 2009 – Gold Award for Best Themed Campaign: NBCU Most Wanted
Languages & Skills
Professional Skills
Languages – Bilingual: English and Italian; Fluent: Spanish & French
Videographer – Canon and Sony camera operator
Video Editor – Certified Adobe, Avid and Final Cut Pro editor
Graphics and Audio – After Effects and Pro Tools
Photographer - Events and studio shoots
Graphic Design - Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
Producer – Shoot management and Creative promo campaigns
Scriptwriting – Social Media, Short Films, Promos, Corporate production, Radio,
Communications - Social Media, Campaign strategy, Print media
Videographer – Canon and Sony camera operator
Video Editor – Certified Adobe, Avid and Final Cut Pro editor
Graphics and Audio – After Effects and Pro Tools
Photographer - Events and studio shoots
Graphic Design - Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
Producer – Shoot management and Creative promo campaigns
Scriptwriting – Social Media, Short Films, Promos, Corporate production, Radio,
Communications - Social Media, Campaign strategy, Print media