Francesco Locane
Francesco Locane

Editorial Communications and Localization Specialist

Open to offers · Member since 10 Nov 2026
Location
Bologna, Italy
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Remote Only / Contract, Freelance
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am an editorial communications and localization specialist with more than 25 years of experience creating, adapting, and optimizing content for international audiences. I combine linguistic expertise, editorial judgment, cultural insight, and technological awareness to deliver accurate, engaging, and culturally relevant work.

I work across translation, transcreation, localization, copywriting, editorial review, SEO content, and linguistic quality assurance. My clients include localization agencies, publishers, cultural organizations, and companies in music, marketing, software, publishing, and AI-related sectors.

I also contribute to AI language and voice technology projects, including voice direction, voice training, transcription, segmentation, linguistic annotation, dataset validation, machine translation evaluation, and language model quality assessment.

My journalism and broadcasting background includes music journalism, radio hosting, podcast production, interviewing, scriptwriting, editorial leadership, and public cultural programming. I have created and hosted programs, podcasts, live events, and educational initiatives focused on music, film, literature, and culture.

Alongside client and editorial work, I design and deliver workshops and training programs in podcasting, writing, audiovisual storytelling, radio, and public engagement. I enjoy making specialist subjects accessible to broad audiences through clear storytelling and thoughtful editorial design.

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Skills

25 capabilities

Tech stack & tools

Working toolkit

Communications

Design

Development

Experience

Career history

AI Voice Director · AI Voice Trainer VoiceOverLA

I direct voice talent, evaluate recording quality, and support the development and training of speech and voice models for international AI voice projects.

I help ensure natural, consistent, and high-quality multilingual voice data for AI applications.

AI Language Data Specialist Productive Playhouse

I develop AI language datasets through transcription, segmentation, annotation, and quality assurance of audio and video content.

The datasets support the training and evaluation of speech recognition and language models.

AI Voice Talent Papercup

I recorded high-quality speech samples for AI-powered dubbing systems and multilingual voice-model training.

The work required consistent pronunciation, expressive control, and recording accuracy for audiovisual localization.

Translator · Transcreator · AI Language Evaluator IOLAR d.o.o.

I work on translation and localization projects for the Italian market and evaluate machine translation output and AI language models.

My responsibilities include translation, transcreation, linguistic review, localization, and quality assurance across marketing, software, and AI content.

Translator · Transcreator · Editorial Content Writer Company Cue

I localize and adapt Italian editorial content for global music streaming platforms, including artist profiles, editorial notes, promotional copy, and digital content.

I provide translation, transcreation, original editorial writing, and linguistic review while maintaining cultural relevance and editorial consistency.

Translator · Transcreator MotherTongue

I provide transcreation and localization services for international advertising campaigns and marketing content for the Italian market.

I adapt brand messaging, tone of voice, and creative concepts for natural and culturally relevant communication.

Translator · Transcreator Carson Optical

I translated and localized commercial content, marketing materials, and product documentation for the Italian market.

I ensured terminological accuracy, natural language, and consistency across customer-facing communications.

Translator Alpha CRC

I contributed to the Italian localization of Dorico 2.2, Steinberg's professional music notation software.

The project involved terminology management, music subject-matter expertise, and consistency across the software interface and technical documentation.

Localization Specialist · Translator STAR7

I delivered translation, localization, and transcreation work for international clients adapting digital content for the Italian market.

I also performed linguistic review and quality assurance according to project editorial guidelines.

Audio Producer · Translator Società Editrice Il Mulino

I produced and edited the Farine podcast and translated academic articles for a leading Italian cultural and academic publisher.

The role combined editorial translation, audio production, script editing, and post-production.

SEO Copywriter Spotzer

I created SEO-optimized websites, landing pages, and marketing copy for small and medium-sized businesses across multiple industries.

My content improved organic visibility while preserving brand consistency and editorial quality.

Head of Music · Radio Host · Writer Radio Città del Capo – Popolare Network

I served on the editorial team for nearly sixteen years, becoming Head of Music and co-leading music programming.

I created and hosted music, film, and cultural shows; interviewed artists; coordinated editorial activity; and contributed to programming strategy.

Music Journalist · Editorial Writer SentireAscoltare

I write reviews, interviews, long-form features, and artist profiles focused on contemporary music.

My work combines critical analysis, historical context, and accessible editorial storytelling.

Author · Host · Format Creator International Museum and Library of Music, Bologna

I create and host public programs exploring music history through storytelling, guided listening, and cultural research.

I manage concept development, research, scriptwriting, and live presentation for original formats.

Host · Music Journalist · Event Moderator Locomotiv Club / Locomotiv Records

I collaborate on live events, public interviews, artist content, album launches, and music-related initiatives.

Since 2021, I have hosted the Blender emerging-artists contest and interviewed finalists and winners.

Live Commentator · Host · Music Journalist Tutto Molto Bello

I am the official live commentator and host for an independent record-label football tournament.

I research participating teams, conduct interviews with musicians and guests, and engage audiences through live commentary.

Author · Host · Editorial Curator Antoniano ETS

I conceived and produced podcasts, live events, and public engagement projects about Italian music and cultural heritage.

My responsibilities covered research, writing, hosting, production, and editorial development.

Interviewer · Host · Trainer Centro Musica Modena

I host the Cantautori su Marte public interview series and train participants in the Inside Live educational program.

I research guests, conduct live interviews, moderate events, and deliver workshops on local radio.

Author · Copywriter · Format Creator · Trainer Kilowatt

I develop cultural initiatives, educational programs, and editorial projects focused on music, literature, film, and public engagement.

My work includes concept development, copywriting, event design, moderation, live presentation, and training.

Communications Consultant Cervelli in Azione

I provided editorial and strategic communications consulting for Bologna's Music Office and Incredibol! program.

I supported content strategy, editorial planning, and communication initiatives for cultural and creative sectors.

Co-Creator · Co-Host · Producer Esistenziale – Risposte discutibili a domande universali

I co-create and co-host an independent podcast exploring cultural, scientific, and social questions with experts and guests.

I oversee research, writing, hosting, production, editing, and post-production.

Creator · Host · Producer 30x30 – Il mio 1994 in musica

I created a thirty-episode podcast series on the music of 1994, combining personal storytelling, criticism, and historical context.

I conceived, researched, wrote, hosted, produced, and edited the series, which aired on Radio Popolare and was shortlisted for the Italian Podcast Awards.

Music Journalist Il Mucchio Selvaggio

I wrote interviews, reviews, feature articles, and long-form music journalism about Italian and international artists.

My reporting combined critical analysis with historical and cultural context.

Editorial Playlist Curator Ala Bianca Group

I curated editorial playlists and digital content to promote the label catalogue on music streaming platforms.

The role combined editorial judgment, audience engagement, and music discovery.

Music Journalist Jam

I covered concerts, festivals, album releases, and contemporary music through reviews, live reports, and feature articles.

My coverage focused particularly on live music and the current music scene.

Editorial Editor · Foreign Rights Coordinator Coconino Press

I worked in editorial production, copy editing, foreign-rights administration, and international publisher relations.

This role provided hands-on experience across the publishing workflow of a major graphic-novel publisher.

Head of Press Office Centro Antartide

I coordinated media relations and press-office activities for Vacanze coi Fiocchi, Italy's national road-safety campaign.

I managed press materials, media outreach, and institutional communication.

Radio Writer RAI Radio2

I contributed to writing and editorial development for Atlantis, a daily radio program produced by RAI Radio2.

I supported research, scriptwriting, and episode preparation.

Podcasting Trainer Meraki

I designed and delivered hands-on podcasting workshops for students.

I guided participants through concept development, editorial planning, recording, editing, and publication.

Workshop Leader University of Bologna – DAMSLab

I designed and led a university workshop on podcasting for public engagement and sustainability communication.

The workshop combined editorial planning, storytelling, audio production, lectures, case studies, and practical exercises.

Adjunct Lecturer IULM University

I taught film theory in undergraduate education, supervised students, and assessed coursework.

My teaching focused on film studies and audiovisual culture.

Instructional Content Developer · Trainer duDAT

I developed educational content, digital learning resources, and interactive whiteboard materials for Italian publishers.

I also taught screenwriting and audiovisual storytelling.

Screenwriting Instructor Istituto Canossiano "Madonna del Grappa"

I designed and delivered seminars on screenwriting, narrative structure, audiovisual language, and storytelling for high school students.

The sessions combined film analysis with practical writing exercises.

Creative Writing & Playwriting Instructor Teatro La Contrada

I delivered creative writing, screenwriting, and playwriting workshops for secondary school students.

I also wrote the final stage production for the theatre's acting program.

Film Studies Instructor Municipality of Maranello

I co-designed and delivered a public seminar on film language, visual storytelling, and film analysis.

The program introduced participants to core concepts of cinema studies.

Education

Learning history

Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna

Master's Degree (Old Italian Degree System), Communication Sciences

Graduated with highest honors, 110/110 cum laude.

Liceo Scientifico "Duca degli Abruzzi" – Gorizia

Scientific High School Diploma

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