C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E
Patrizia Pelgrift (Mazzuoccolo)
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Overview
A radio & online television producer, host, script-writer, journalist,
voice-over artist, fast typist (90wpm) and humble, well organized team
player with a penchant for satire and meditation.
She has worked as secretary / personal assistant to Elisabeth Murdoch at
Sky Television in London (BSkyB Ltd).
She once was on the panel of judges at the Norwegian Grammys (Hard Rock
category).
Work Experience
US television Blogger / Contributor at Metro UK
April 2014 to present
I write about good reasons to stay in. Best reason of late: Veep, Penny
Dreadful and Orange Is The New Black.
Links: http://metro.co.uk/author/patrizia-pelgrift/
References: Simon Swift, Deputy Editor, uk.linkedin.com/pub/simon-
swift/77/6b/927
NYC music correspondent at TeamRock.com (Future Publishing, UK)
April 2014 to present
I write about good reasons to go out. Best reason of late: Panic! At The
Disco.
Links: http://www.teamrock.com/features/2014-06-17/blog-should-rock-stars-
problematic-behaviour-sway-our-tastes
http://www.teamrock.com/features/2014-04-23/review-behemoth-1349-live-in-
new-york
References: ****.*********@********.*** (editor)
To read the full articles, log in using these: jobapplication2014 /
titania70
Voice-over artist for VICE / Noisey
July - October 2013
Band: GHOST (Loma Vista Recordings / Republic Records / Universal Music)
Project: Online documentary, two episodes, Papa Emeritus's voice in
English.
Links to the clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woE4lBE615I (from
02:18)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_8UNS8ferE (from 00:41)
References: Greg Olliver, www.secretweaponfilms.com (director / producer)
Producer, host and Manager of events at MINARKI
October 2009 - February 2014
Reporting (video, editing on Final Cut). Entertainment angle. Also, in
charge of booking, producing and managing live shows, negotiating deals,
marketing, promotion as well as hiring, supervising staff for various
events. At Tobacco Road, Tammany Hall (Manhattan) and Olivia (Brooklyn).
References: Mina Hadjian https://www.facebook.com/mina.hadjian (Head of
Minarki)
Producer, host for The Rock Show, Killerbunnytv.com
January 2012 - December 2012
Produced a music show in New York, targeted to the Norwegian / Scandinavian
community. It touched on cultural topics surrounding the rock scene and the
dynamics between the US and Europe.
Links: http://killerbunnytv.com/index.php/radio
http://killerbunnytv.com/index.php/blog/the-rock-blog
References: Mina Hadjian https://www.facebook.com/mina.hadjian (head of
Minarki / KillerbunnyTV)
Lecturer, Scandinavia House, New York
April 2010
Norwegian Black Metal and Culture seminar (attended by 144 people)
Produced and conducted a multimedia lecture (stills, audio tracks, Skype
video calls) on how Scandinavian culture might have influenced the eruption
of the black metal scene in Norway. Interviews with guests conducted via
Skype video call.
Links:
http://www.blabbermouth.net/search?post_type%5Bpost%5D=true&post_type%5Bcdre
view%5D=true&post_type%5Bdvdreview%5D=true&s=a+blaze+in+the+northern+sky+spr
eading+the+hatred
References: on request.
Freelance contributor at Future Publishing and Dennis Publishing
September 1998 - May 2010
Produced editorial material (articles, interviews, reviews) for Classic
Rock, Metal Hammer, Prog, Rhythm (own column).
One example: http://www.musicradar.com/us/rhythm/top-drum-stars-shine-at-
worlds-biggest-drumming-competition-in-la-247583
References: ****.*******@********.*** (Sub and Production Editor)
Radio Producer, host at NRK P3
June 2005 - February 2009
Interactive live show, every Wednesday from 8pm (two hours).
Links: http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/norway-gears-up-for-brand-new-metal-
show-on-national-radio/
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/mastodon-new-album-concept-revealed/
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/new-tool-interview-to-air-on-norway-s-
tinitus/
http://www.blabbermouth.net/search?s=tinitus+nrk+p3
http://www.ballade.no/sak/tinitus-nytt-metal-program-pa-nrk/
References: Hans Petter Skolsegg, Stig Karlsen
no.linkedin.com/in/hpskolsegg
no.linkedin.com/pub/stig-karlsen/11/51b/540
Correspondent and co-producer for P3TV and Lydverket at NRK
July 2007 - July 2008
Produced and hosted on-screen pieces for P3TV - the links below are
currently being moved to a new server so not all of them might be
available. References available on request from the two Executive Producers
I worked with on these pieces:
Hans Petter Skolsegg (Television Director and Executive Producer, Music NRK
and P3TV)
Stig Karlsen (Executive Producer, P3TV and NRK1) for references:
no.linkedin.com/in/hpskolsegg
no.linkedin.com/pub/stig-karlsen/11/51b/540
Links:
PANIC! AT THE DISCO, Hove Festival 2008
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK4MOqq43Yc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITqKplEz3vw
http://www.nrk.no/p3tv/have-you-seen-his-face/
TINITUS LISTENERS MEET TRIVIUM, MASTODON AND SLAYER AT THE 'UNHOLY
ALLIANCE' OSLO DATE, Nov 2008
http://www.nrk.no/p3tv/tunge-f%C3%B8lelser-for-slayer-mastodon-og-trivium/
SATYR FROM SATYRICON INTERVIEWS JOEY JORDISON FROM SLIPKNOT for Tinitus and
P3TV (co-produced, 2008)
http://www.nrk.no/p3tv/satyricon-intervjuer-slipknot/
NIGHTWISH HAVE A NEW SINGER (exclusive, 2007)
http://www.nrk.no/p3tv/nightwish-betaler-ikke-for-a-se-pupper/
COHEED AND CAMBRIA stole The Dillinger Escape Plan drummer, 2008
http://www.nrk.no/p3tv/coheed-and-cambria-om-trommistyveriet/
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN - Kerrang! naked photoshoot, 2007
http://www.nrk.no/p3tv/f%C3%B8ltes-som-barneporno/
http://www.nrk.no/p3tv/dillinger-escape-plan-er-homseband/
Label Manager at Tabu Recordings
May 2006 - December 2008
I managed a label with a nine band roster, signed and developed bands,
planned and monitored budgets, implemented marketing / promotional
campaigns during live tours, liaised with booking agents and PR companies
on a national and global level, arranged and organized special events in
connection with album releases and tours, liaised with national and
international distributors, filled in PRS forms.
Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabu_Recordings
http://www.mic.no/symfoni%5Ckontakt.nsf/pub_e/bed2005090913125966489814
References: no.linkedin.com/pub/christer-hansen/90/36/9b0/en
Scandinavian Metal Night music consultant for SXSW
November 2007 - March 2008
Marketed and promoted the show to local and international media. The show
was sold out.
Links: http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/03/19/metalsucks-at-sxsw-enslaved-
1349-twice-each-plus-goat-the-head-avatar-sabaton/
References: Tierney Stout www.linkedin.com/in/tierneystout
Correspondent for 'Norwegian Metal Special' on The Rock Show for BBC Radio
One
November 2005 - December 2005
Music consulting, conducted / recorded interviews with Norwegian musicians.
Piece commissioned by and produced by Ben Cave at London based production
company, Somethin' Else;
Links: http://bravewords.com/news/the-bbc-rock-show-heads-to-norway-mortiis-
dimmu-borgir-carpathian-forest-emperor-mayhem-darkthrone-interviews-
available
References: Ben Cave, ae.linkedin.com/in/bencave
Label Manager at Moonfog Productions
February 2003 - June 2005
Amongst the long list of dutied, I provided support to A&R, Sigurd 'Satyr'
Wongraven (vocalist of Satyricon, http://www.satyricon.no/) on planning and
monitoring budgets for recording sessions, video-shoots, marketing &
promotion (global), distribution (global) and tour support for label bands
(six active in total).
Links: http://www.wacken.com/de/woa2014/main-news/news/archiv/archiv-
single/article/wacken-2004-a-turning-point-in-black-metal-584/
http://www.ballade.no/sak/et-helvetes-kvinnfolk-del-1/
http://www.ballade.no/sak/et-helvetes-kvinnfolk-del-2/
http://bravewords.com/news/satyricon-to-headline-moonfog-ten-year-jubileum-
show
http://www.satyricon.ws/eng/photos/2003_oslo.shtml
References: on request.
Online Editor and On-air Promotions Producer for BSkyB Ltd
Sept 1998 - July 2002
References: on request.
Skills & Expertise
MS Office, PC/MAC literate, Editing (audio / visual), New And Social Media,
Scripting, Voice Over, Sound Mixing, Radio Producing, Television Producing,
On-Air Promotion, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills.
Languages
Italian and English (native /bilingual), Norwegian / Swedish / Danish
(excellent reading / understanding, not spoken), French (basic).
Education
Egham University, Egham, UK
Performing Arts and Journalism BA
Ashford Comprehensive, Ashford, Middlesex, UK
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Social Studies and Drama,
Liceo Linguistico, Milan, Italy
Languages and Literature (English, Italian, French)
Additional Courses
NRK Trondheim, Norway
Sound mixing course
Sky Television, London, UK
Video, audio editing and mixing
Free Sound, Milan, Italy
Drums (playing, reading)
Social Media
Facebook www.facebook.com/patrizia.pelgrift3
Twitter @misspeepeehead
Wordpress urbandharmaiamkarma.wordpress.com
metro.co.uk
Instagram misspeepeehead
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