Dewi Fabbri

About

As a former reporter and presenter at Channel NewsAsia, Dewi Fabbri has extensive experience in producing and reporting daily news and feature stories on events, issues and activities happening around Singapore. Some stories she had the privilege of covering include Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s attendance at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam, Singapore’s Trade and Industry Ministry’s visit to the Astana Expo in Kazakhstan, the opening of Changi Airport’s Terminal 4, and interviewing the world’s most advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) robot, Sophia. Dewi is fluent in English, proficient in Italian and able to converse in basic Malay and Mandarin. She also has experience working with newsroom computer systems and video production programs.

Employment

5 roles

Aug 2017 - Nov 2018 1 year 3 months

Reporter & News Anchor

Channel NewsAsia, Mediacorp

Channel NewsAsia (CNA) is an English language news channel based in Singapore.

Reported business news and feature stories for news programs as well as presented the overnight News Now shows.
Sourced, pitched, filmed, wrote, voiced, presented and produced daily news and feature stories on events, issues, and activities happening around Singapore.
Conducted live coverage of events and major breaking news.
Had covered stories for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s attendance at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam, Singapore’s Trade and Industry Ministry’s visit to the Astana Expo in Kazakhstan, the opening of Changi Airport’s Terminal 4 and interviewing the world’s most advanced AI robot, Sophia.

Nov 2014 - Jul 2017 2 years 8 months

Producer

Channel NewsAsia, Mediacorp

Wrote, edited and produced news programs as well as filmed, wrote, voiced, presented and produced news and feature stories.
Involved in the writing and production of two daily news shows: Singapore Tonight on Channel NewsAsia and News5 on Channel 5.
Crafted and produced international news stories from wires and online sources.
Sourced on-set interviewees for shows and prepared interview questions for presenters.
Covered major incidents including the death of former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and the days of national mourning that followed, Singapore’s SG50 celebrations and the 2015 General Elections.
Produced a 24-minute year-end special program called The Year Ahead 2016: Singapore which highlighted remarkable events over the year and the implications for 2016.

Jan 2013 - Oct 2014 1 year 9 months

Project Coordinator

Set In Blue Pte Ltd

Set In Blue Pte Ltd is a professional consulting organization for Italian companies offering services in project implementation and coordination.

Assisted the project manager with the planning of events, exhibitions and B2B meetings locally and internationally, dealing with Western clients in an Asian context.
Managed logistical and organizational arrangement of events, coordinating press conferences, liaising with journalists for research purposes and event promotions.
Wrote and edited published material, business plans, sponsorship proposals, press kits and website content.

May 2009 - Nov 2012 3 years 6 months

Marketing Assistant

Italian Benevolent Foundation SA Inc & IBF Healthcare College

Italian Benevolent Foundation (IBF) is a not-for-profit organization based in South Australia which operates several nursing homes around the state, as well as a training college for healthcare students.

Assisted marketing department to promote the activities of IBF.
Wrote and edited published material for internal and external circulation.
Planned and organized the company’s internal events.
Involved in the formulation of training programs and learning material for staff and students.

Feb 2010 - Mar 2010 1 month

On-location Fashion Director’s Assistant

The Telegraph Media Group

Telegraph Media Group is a multimedia news publisher behind The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph newspapers.

Assisted the fashion director with organization, categorization and clothing and accessories selections for fashion stories in Phangnga, Thailand.
Organized items according to collections, fashion stories, photoshoots, ATA carnet and credits for final submission and printing.
Utilized cross-cultural knowledge to successfully communicate the desires of crew and location staff to local populace regarding permissions and ethical issues in conservative areas.