brazilian JOURNALIST
TAYNARA PRADO
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly experienced journalist with dedication to quality reporting specializing in digital journalism, creative writing, television and screenwriting.
WORK HISTORY
Queens Pictures - New York film production company - Screenwriter
Janeiro 2018 – Currently / New York, NY, USA
- Researched and Developed all characters in the sitcom Astoria`s Life by Queens Pictures
- Researched and developed twelve storylines for Astoria`s Life, Season 1
- Created and wrote twelve episodes of Astoria`s Life, Season 1
- Researched and developed twelve storylines for Astoria`s Life, Season 2
- Created and wrote twelve episodes of Astoria`s Life, Season 2
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads for plot development ideas on the sitcom Astoria`s Life.
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads for plot development ideas on special projects.
Editora Globo – Casa e Jardim Magazine - Journalist
January 2018 – Janeiro 2019 / New York, NY
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, including internet and digital channels
- Edited and created content for Interior Design as well as Food and Wine section
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and new tips to develop story ideas
- Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories
Editora Globo – Crescer Magazine - Journalist
July 2016 – July 2017 / Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, including internet and digital channels
- Edited and created content for Maternity as well as Celebrities section
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and new tips to develop story ideas
- Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories
- Served as head reporter for Crescer Magazine from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
TV Globo – Talk Shows : Video Show and Encontro com Fátima Bernardes - Journalist
July 2013 – July 2017 / Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, including internet and digital channels
- Edited footage to create videos for multiple multimedia platforms
- Developed the Twitter and Instagram strategy for TV Globo reporters and editors
- Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
- Created shot lists, booked talent and location and prepared the location and set for shooting
- Managed casting and selected shot locations
- Shot video and still photos to accompany new stories
- Served as a spokesperson and representative for the station at assigned station events and community forums
- Coordinated material for films festivals and awards such as Comic-Con
- Produced entertainment and lifestyle news reports, music videos and commercials
TV Bandeirantes – Jornal da Band (News) - TV Production Coordinator - Journalist
June 2011 – July 2013 / Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Supervised 25 staff, including offering feedback and enforcing deadlines
- Led daily production meetings and weekly calls
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and new tips to develop story ideas.
- Delivered live reports from site of event and from the mobile broadcast unit
- Coordinated material for films festivals and awards in Brazil.
Languages
Skills
Experience
Interest
Creative Writing
Screenwriting
Television
Teaching
Digital Journalism
Education
universidade de uberaba, MG - brazil
B.S. COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM
Graduated 2011
escola superior de propaganda e marketing, SP - braziL
MBA COMMUNICATION, DIGITAL MEDIA
Graduated 2018
THE NEW SCHOOL, NY - UNITED STATES
CERTIFICATE IN SCREENWRITING, PLAYWRITING AND SCREENWRITING.
Graduation 2019