Hi! My name’s Eleonora and I am an environmental biologist by training, but I’ve been working in the field of science journalism and translation (editorial and creative, EN>IT) since 2013; you can discover more about my professional path on LinkedIn. After many experiences in newsrooms and creative agencies, experimenting with both printed and online media, today I’m freelancing by choice. I’m flexible, reliable and autonomous, always interested in learning new skills and providing high quality work.
As a journalist I specialize in nature conservation and mental health. As a translator I also have experience in the fields of fashion, tourism and audio-visual content like subtitles. 🎮✨🧝♀️ I am currently taking a course in videogame localization with Molok Studios. I want my passion for gaming to evolve into a skill and I’m looking for new collaborations in this field.
✏ Do you need your English content translated into Italian with attention to style, language and cultural relevance? Are you looking for a proofreader to make sure that your copy really sounds natural? Are you a developer, a localization manager or a small indie company looking for a translator to bring your game to the Italian public? Email me at degano.eleonora@gmail.com and we’ll talk about what I can do for you!
Something more about me…
I graduated in Environmental Biology in 2012 and then obtained a post-graduate Master in Scientific Digital Journalism. I’ve been collaborating with the Italian edition of National Geographic since 2013 as both a journalist and editorial translator, covering nature conservation, zoology, ocean science and many other scientific topics, all related to our wonderful planet and the fascinating species we share it with. I write about psychology and mental health on MIND, and curate a monthly column about sustainable living and environmental research on the kids magazine Internazionale Kids.
Among the brands I’ve done translations for you’ll find: COS, H&M, The Empire State Building, Amazon Prime, Sloggi, Facebook, SEA Life, TikTok, One Football, ATP Wasserman, Tripadvisor.
Among the magazines and companies I write/ have written for you’ll find: Zanichelli, Scienza Express, Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore, DPlace, pagina99, L’Unità, Sapere, Galileo, StartupItalia!, Hello World, Karenin Mag, Twentyfour7, IN3D, Envigo Ltd, ClassPass, chapel, Facta.
I’ve been awarded various prizes for my work:
(2022) Arabella Festa journalistic prize – mention of merit for an article about gender biases in diagnosing autism | (2020) Paola de Paoli – Camillo Marchetti journalistic prize – as a recognition for my professional path | (2017) Diabetes on the Media Journalistic Prize – for an article about diabetes alert dogs | (2016) Tomassetti Journalistic Prize – for an article about HIV prevention.
Other publications:
My first book came out in October 2017 -«Animali. Abilità uniche e condivise tra le specie»is published in Italian by Mondadori and co-authored with animal-cognition/ comparative psychology researcher and professor Cinzia Chiandetti. I also contributed to Esperienze di giornalismo scientifico (Scienza Express 2021) and Science Dialogues (SISSA Medialab 2020)
(Picture by: Francesca Leonardi)
Eleonora Degano 