Maria Pia Ammirati is a TV Executive, writer and journalist.
After several experiences as a journalist and militant critic, she joined Rai in 1992 and from 1993 she led radio and television programs as programmer-director, author and TV host. In 2000 she moved from Rai Educational Department to Rai 1, covering various positions to eventually being appointed as Head of Network, Head of Project and Deputy Director. From 2014 to 2020 she was Head of Rai Teche, while from 2016 to 2019 she was appointed as Head of RaiPlay Content.
In November 2020 she was appointed Head of Drama.
Maria Pia Ammirati wrote many novels and publications and received several awards, including 2001 Strega Award Selection, 2011 Campiello Award Selection, Procida Award, Basilicata Award. She is also a member of various literary juries, including Premio Strega and Premio Viareggio. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma.
