Nicolas Bellet Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Washington, United States

Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

London, England, United Kingdom

• Reporting to the CEO, managed an international team of 15 London-based staff and 120 consultants from Europe, Africa, Middle-East, Asia, Latin America, charged with successfully implementing all media development programmes for the Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Thomson Reuters, the world’s largest provider of news and information.• Partnered with INGOs, multi-lateral organisations, governments and private foundations to support independent media and strengthen local capacity across a vast array of topics, including governance and human rights, economic and social development, health and environment, human trafficking, equality and tolerance.• Led the entire project cycle from conception to execution, including bidding, fundraising, and reporting to international clients and donors (Foreign and Commonwealth Office, DFID, Norad, GIZ, UN agencies, Robert Bosch Stiftung, Fritt Ord, C&A Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, UBS, EBRD, IMF). Contracts value in excess of £15 million.• Leveraged Reuters News’ global expertise to design and implement innovative training programmes for journalists and news organisations in the Global South, with a focus on increasing the coverage of under-reported issues (modern day slavery, LGBT+, illicit finance and tax abuse, vulnerable children in care systems, land rights, illegal internet trade in wildlife).• Supported newsrooms with bespoke consultancy services, helping them navigate the digital world and devise business plans that ensure sustainability in challenging environments (Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Sri Lanka, Uganda).• Created and oversaw award-winning news platforms to support independent, impartial and accurate reporting: Myanmar Now in Myanmar, Aswat Masriya in Egypt, The Source in Zimbabwe.• Directed all commercial media and corporate communications training programmes whose profits help fund the Foundation’s charitable work.

London, England, United Kingdom

TF1 is the French television network with the largest news audience in Europe.• Guided editorial direction and day-to-day running of TF1’s second largest foreign bureau.• Led a team of producers, researchers, cameramen and video editors.• Planned, organised and led coverage of a range of stories including the 2011 London riots, London Olympics, royal wedding, and the Queen’s historic visit to Ireland.• Provided commentary and analysis to targeted audiences on unfolding issues such as the financial crisis and Britain’s relationship to the European Union.• Reported live across North Africa during the Arab spring. • Supervised all aspects of business administration, including moving TF1’s London facilities to a new location.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Covered all British and Irish news relevant to the French public.• Reported extensively on the 7/7 terrorist attacks, UK politics, the peace process in Northern Ireland, and Britain’s military involvement in Iraq.• Conducted interviews with a wide range of public figures, from Prime Minister Tony Blair and senior corporate executives to actors and athletes.

Paris, Ile-De-France, France

• Researched and produced stories for TF1’s flagship news programmes.• Compiled news packages using various media sources.

Paris, Ile-De-France, France

• Prepared news summary and running orders for early morning shows of France’s first rolling news channel. • Updated scripts for newsreaders while on air.

Paris, Ile-De-France, France

• Responsible for passengers’ safety and comfort on long-haul routes. • Part-time position whilst studying at university.

Master'S Degree, Broadcast Journalism

Master'S Degree, Political Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Law