Work History
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Mariana  Rudan

Mariana Rudan

Sydney,NSW

Work History

Founder and Chief Visual Storyteller

In Deed Entertainment
06.2017 - Current
  • Lectures & Workshops on Cause-Related Storytelling
    Conducted at the University of Zagreb, Croatia, and Edward Bernays University College. These mini-workshops highlighted conscious storytelling’s potential to engage, educate, and inspire, demonstrating how impactful narratives can go viral and contribute to a better world.
  • KICK IT FOR BRAIN CANCER Campaign
    Conceptualized and led a national fundraising campaign in partnership with Football Federation Australia, inspired by my brother Mark Rudan. This campaign raised significant media attention and funding for brain cancer research.
  • Short Documentary – The Modern Working Parent Dilemma: Lessons from Sweden
    Produced and narrated a documentary for HR group Parents at Work, which contributed to changes in Australian government policy for working dads.
  • Lifestyle Story Series – Discovering the Secrets of Danish Happiness
    Produced a series of stories on Denmark, highlighting its education system and welfare policies. The series was featured at the Y20 summit, and my ABC News article went viral globally.

Broadcast Journalist/Presenter

SBS Television
06.2007 - 01.2015
  • Delivered live news bulletins across sport and news on SBS National World News Australia Program. Hosted a weekly football segment on "The World Game." Hosted and Reported across three FIFA World Cup Tournaments.
  • Fluent in English, Italian, and Croatian, I often conducted interviews and commentary in these languages for SBS radio as well as television.
  • Demonstrated versatility and expertise in sports and news broadcasting.

TV Reporter

AVE Production ( Fox Sports TV/SbS)
12.2006 - 07.2007

Reporter for Football Stars of Tomorrow on SBS Television & Fox Sports, engaging with young football talents and inspiring a new generation of sports enthusiasts.

Bilingual Communication Specialist and Translator

Various Employees
08.2004 - 12.2006
  • Provided expert translation services for key projects in Milan, including work for INTERNI Magazine, Mondadori Books, and other prominent media outlets.
  • Collaborated with music producer Stefano Sorrentino, co-writing songs acquired by Sony.

Public Relations Manager

Etcom Communications | Leichardt, NSW
12.2002 - 06.2004

Managed high-profile clients such as Telstra, Western Union, and Toyota, delivering creative event campaigns aimed at expanding market share within Australia’s multicultural community.

Skills

Team Leadership

Public Speaking

Strategic Thinking

Public Relations

Teaching

Visionary leadership

Project Management

Accomplishments

I wrote, produced and acted in the multi award winning short film Unspoken which is currently touring Film Festivals around the world.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Croatian
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Founder and Chief Visual Storyteller

In Deed Entertainment
06.2017 - Current

Broadcast Journalist/Presenter

SBS Television
06.2007 - 01.2015

TV Reporter

AVE Production ( Fox Sports TV/SbS)
12.2006 - 07.2007

Bilingual Communication Specialist and Translator

Various Employees
08.2004 - 12.2006

Public Relations Manager

Etcom Communications | Leichardt, NSW
12.2002 - 06.2004
Mariana Rudan