Sophie Schillaci

Los Angeles, CA USA
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Professional Experience

Sophie Schillaci is a Los Angeles-based entertainment reporter, producer, writer and on-air host, covering music, movies and television. She has appeared as an expert in entertainment and pop culture on numerous global platforms and has interviewed the industry's most in-demand actors and artists. Sophie has covered everything from red carpets and press rooms to film festivals, long-form sit-down interviews and even the Democratic National Convention.

Expertise

Editor
2 Years
Reporter
8 Years
Writer
3 Years

Specialty

Entertainment
4 Years
Fashion
2 Years
Sports & Recreation
4 Years

Industries


Broadcasting - Ent - TV (Local)
4 Years
Magazine - Trade magazines/publications (B2B)
2 Years
Online/new media
3 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

8 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Inside Edition (10+), Entertainment Tonight (6-10), The Wrap (3-5)

Other Work History

The Hollywood Reporter: Staff Editor, THR.com MTV News: Senior Entertainment Reporter

Technical Skills

Familiar with Final Cut Pro, iMovie and Photoshop

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, Mac operating systems

Equipment

Laptop computer, audio recorder, cell phone, basic camera

References

Available upon request

Awards

College Television Award, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, 2010

Showcase

Video

Sophie Schillaci Talent Reel 2014
(4/26/2024)
Talent Reel showcases Sophie's dynamic skill set, including interviewing, reporting, hosting, producing and script-writing.

Published Work

Britney Spears Pours On 'Cheese' (And Glitter) For 'Piece Of Me' Las Vegas Kickoff
(MTV News 12/28/2013)
LAS VEGAS - True to her word, Britney Spears poured on the cheese during opening night of her "Piece of Me" Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood, where she raced through a whopping 23 hit singles in just 90 minutes. "Cheesy is good," Brit said in her E! documentary, which aired Sunday night...
Look Out Pop World, Here Come the Girl Groups
(The Hollywood Reporter 7/15/2013)
In a pop climate big on sex, scandal and "grown up" Disney darlings, consumers could use a role model.