Erika Sassone

Erika Sassone is an Italian journalist currently working as Assistant Editor and Digital Journalist at Independent.ie, where she covers regional news with a focus on Galway and Clare. Based in Galway, she serves as a regional correspondent for one of Ireland's leading digital news platforms. Her role encompasses both editorial responsibilities and digital journalism, indicating expertise in online news production and content management. As a regional specialist, she covers local news, community issues, and regional developments across the western counties of Ireland. Her position as Assistant Editor suggests she has editorial oversight responsibilities in addition to her reporting duties. She has been featured as a current practitioner in the University of Galway's MA Journalism program materials, highlighting her active role in the Irish media landscape and her connection to journalism education.