CNN Appoints Stefano Pozzebon as Rome Correspondent, Boosting European Coverage (EXCLUSIVE)
CNN has appointed Italian journalist Stefano Pozzebon as an international correspondent based in its Rome bureau, as part of the network's push to strengthen its European news coverage. He will cover major stories in Italy and across Europe for CNN's linear and digital platforms, working alongside CNN Vatican Correspondent Christopher Lamb, who leads coverage of the Vatican and the papacy of Pope Leo.
Pozzebon, 35, studied International Journalism at City University, London, and speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. He previously contributed to CNN from Bogotá and Caracas, reporting extensively across Latin America, including recent coverage of twin earthquakes in Venezuela, Colombia's presidential election, and developments following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by US forces. He was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 Italy list in 2017 and was nominated for a 2016 Livingston Award. CNN London Bureau Chief and EMEA General Manager Andrew Roy said the appointment reflects the network's commitment to on-the-ground reporting in Europe.
In short
- CNN names Stefano Pozzebon as new Rome-based international correspondent.
- He'll cover Italy and Europe for CNN's linear and digital platforms.
- Pozzebon previously reported from Latin America, notably Venezuela and Colombia.
Explained simply
CNN is a global news organisation that reports for television and digital audiences. Its international correspondents are journalists based in different regions who report on major events there.
Rome is an important base for reporting on Italy and the Vatican, the centre of the Roman Catholic Church. CNN’s Rome team includes Vatican correspondent Christopher Lamb, who covers the pope and church affairs, alongside journalists reporting on wider Italian and European news.
Stefano Pozzebon previously reported for CNN from Latin America, including Colombia and Venezuela. His new role draws on that experience as CNN seeks to strengthen its reporting from Europe.