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Gianni Marini

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As seen in: STV News, Scottish Daily Record, The Herald (Glasgow), STV News (Glasgow and West), The National (Scotland), The Glasgow Times, Greenock Telegraph, Dunfermline Press & West of Fife Advertiser, East Lothian Courier, Barrhead News, Border Telegraph and
Covers:  Social affairs, human interest, crime and politics.
STV News Digital Producer @STVNews Do you have a story? email gianni.marini@stv.tv Telegram at giannimarini

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Gianni Marini’s Biography

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Multimedia reporter and production journalist sourcing stories, interviewing, and writing copy for STV News.
Previous bylines in The Herald, The National, The Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, The Irvine Times, The Ayr Advertiser, The Cumnock Chronicle, Clydebank Post and Dumbarton Reporter.
I also shoot and edit video for online and screen, and source, record and edit audio for radio and podcasting.

Gianni Marini’s Journalist Portfolio

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Brave victim wants to help other survivors 'overcome' their abuse

Brave victim wants to help other survivors 'overcome' their abuse

The brave victim of a sick sex offender has spoken out to let other survivors know they are not alone. Kyran …

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Nursery loses childcare contract for 'awful' inspectorate reports

Nursery loses childcare contract for 'awful' inspectorate reports

A NURSERY school in Kilwinning has lost its contract to provide care to children with North Ayrshire Council.…

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Hotel reportedly closes doors cancelling wedding plans

Hotel reportedly closes doors cancelling wedding plans

A country hotel has reportedly closed its doors leaving those who had weddings booked there distraught. The D…

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Brexit Day: 'Can only be bad' or the start of 'a bright future'?

Brexit Day: 'Can only be bad' or the start of 'a bright future'?

THE UK's departure from the EU this evening can "only be bad" says Cumnock's MP, but the Secretary of State f…

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Flytipping a 'blight on Ayrshire's beautiful landscape and wildlife'

Flytipping a 'blight on Ayrshire's beautiful landscape and wildlife'

Waste dumped by 'lazy, ignorant idiots' leaves 'blight on our beautiful landscape', says a North Ayrshire pho…

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Campaign to save ice hockey in its historic home

Campaign to save ice hockey in its historic home

AN Ayr junior ice hockey club is urging action to save the sportin its historical home. Ayr Bruins is appeali…

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Articles

Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women

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By Gianni Marini Verified
| STV News (Glasgow and West) Verified
Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds To Mars frontman Jared Leto has been accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women. Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret was released on Wednesday, and sees ten women allege Leto behaved in a sexually inappropriate way towards them. The incidents reported in the BBC documentary are alleged to have taken place between 2002 and 2016, when the actor was in his 30s and 40s. He is now 54.
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SNP attacks Burnham for leaving party out of talks on English social care

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By Gianni Marini Verified
| STV News (Glasgow and West) Verified
The SNP has attacked Andy Burnham for excluding the party from talks to reform England’s social care system amid speculation the Prime Minister could introduce new taxes to pay for it. MSP Clare Haughey said it would be unfair for her party to be left out of talks if taxes set up to pay for it impacted Scotland. Social care is devolved to the Scottish Parliament.
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Who cares who leads Scottish Labour?

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By Colin Mackay Verified, Gianni Marini Verified
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“Who cares who leads Labour?” – That was the response from a former senior Labour figure when I asked them about the Scottish leadership race. Following Anas Sarwar’s somewhat sudden departure for the House of Lords and a ministerial job in new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Government, the race is on. I’m not saying it’s hotting up yet. At this stage it is barely tepid, because Labour in Scotland is a party that is a long way off the boil.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

When my grandad picked me up from school, we'd go back to his flat, sweeties in hand, he'd make us tea and I'd bash out stories.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To tell stories and explain things.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Pen, shorthand notepad, phone, word processor, the internet, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Awards

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IRN News Awards

2020 - Finalist for Student Journalist of the Year

The IRN News Awards celebrate news and sports journalism in commercial radio, recognising reporting, presentation, production, interviews, features and campaigns. The nominations were announced by Sky News presenter Kay Burley who will host the event at Sky Cinema in west London on Thursday 26th March 2020. There are 12 categories including the Student Journalist of the Year prize which is supported by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council

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NCTJ Awards for Excellence

2019 - Multimedia Story Award

The NCTJ Awards for Excellence recognise the achievements of talented individuals with promising journalism careers ahead of them. I won the student multimedia story award for episode one of my podcast, Democracy On Your Doorstep.

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Scottish Student Journalism Awards

2019 - Podcast of the Year

The annual Scottish Student Journalism Awards offer student journalists across Scotland a chance to showcase their work. On 30 May 2019, GEMS joined the SSJA at their awards ceremony for a night of celebration of Scottish student journalism. This award was won for Democracy On Your Doorstep.

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