Let's work together!
Hi 👋 I’m Mattia, independent consultant and author of the News Alchemists newsletter.
I help purpose-driven organisations build meaningful relationships with their audiences.
Over a decade supporting journalism organisations all across the world, I learned that they often struggle to build and grow a sustainable business when they skip the fundamentals:
- They are unclear on what value they want to create for their audience – and neglect to build a genuine relationship with them;
- They fail to align their strengths and culture with their purpose and the audience’s needs.
I can help. I don't pretend to have all the answers; I listen deeply, ask the right questions, and guide you toward clarity, so you can move forward with confidence.
I enable you to come up with the solutions that work for you.
This is what I can do for you:
By working with me, you're not only bringing my own skills and expertise to your team: you're tapping into a wide international network of experts and change-makers that I've cultivated throughout my 12-year career in journalism and media.
📩 Get in touch
Email me at xhgmattia@gmail.com, or message me on LinkedIn, and let’s discuss how we can work together on your next project!
Testimonials
What previous clients have to say about me:
Working with Mattia was a genuinely valuable experience. From the start, he brought a clear perspective on how to strengthen our product, offering practical ideas that improved both its quality and the experience for our audience. He helped us streamline our process, sharpen our priorities, and focus our time on the work that mattered most. Mattia was collaborative, responsive, and easy to work with throughout. The impact of his work was clear, and the changes he introduced continue to benefit us.
– Sabrina Russello, Deputy Digital Director
I cannot recommend Mattia highly enough. He brought so much knowledge and enthusiasm to his work with us and helped us strengthen our newsletter portfolio exponentially. He took the time to really understand our niche audience and was always willing to roll up his sleeves and do the work with us.
– Aviva Loeb, Director of Digital Audience Growth
Mattia is singularly the best project manager I have ever worked with. Through his calm and considered approach, he will manage any project and deliver it on time and within budget. Even better, he’ll make the entire experience infinitely enjoyable. I simply cannot recommend him highly enough.
– Fran Beighton, Daily Maverick's former Head of Growth
At Facta, we believe science journalism can help better inform the public debate. But how do we address the needs of the community we wish to serve? Mattia enabled us to reflect on this crucial question in an innovative, impactful way. He’s passionate about his job, super nice, and genuinely interested. His approach can make a real difference.
– Giulia Bonelli, Science Journalist and Facta's co-founder
Mattia consulted for the Guardian, just after the emergence of ChatGPT when we were trying to make sense of the implications of generative AI for the news industry in general and our organisation specifically. His clarity of mind, deep subject expertise and wider view of the media was crucial in us adopting a principles-first approach and in the specific framing of our principles, the first published by a global news organisation. They have stood the test of time and guided our work ever since in this challenging space.
– Chris Moran, Head of editorial innovation and AI