brazilian writer
TAYNARA PRADO
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Passionate Writer and producer with 10 years’ experience. Areas of expertise include broadcast journalism, television, print journalism, soap opera research, digital video production, social media writing and creative writing.
WORK HISTORY
Editora Globo – Casa e Jardim Magazine / Magazine Writer
January 2018 – Janeiro 2019 / New York, NY
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, including internet and digital channels
- Researched and wrote ten pieces per week for Casa e Jardim Magazine
- 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
- Delivered live reports from site of event and from the mobile broadcast unit
- Served as head reporter for Casa e Jardim Magazine from New York
- Created shot lists, booked talent and location and prepared the location and set for shooting
- Managed casting and selected shot locations
- Interior Design and Food and Wine content creator
- Interior Design and Food and Wine editor
Editora Globo – Crescer Magazine / Magazine Writer
July 2016 – July 2017 / Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, including internet and digital channels
- Researched and wrote ten pieces per week for Crescer Magazine
- Created shot lists, booked talent and location and prepared the location and set for shooting
- Managed casting and selected shot locations
- 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
- Maternity content creator and editor
TV Globo – Video Show and Encontro (Talk Shows) -Senior TV Producer
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
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and new tips to develop story ideas.
- 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
- 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
- Created shot lists, booked talent and location and prepared the location and set for shooting
- Managed casting and selected shot locations
- Produced entertainment and lifestyle news reports, music videos and commercials
TV Bandeirantes – Jornal da Band (News) - TV Production Coordinator
June 2011 – July 2013 / Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Supervised 25 staff, including offering feedback and enforcing deadlines
- Led daily production meetings and weekly calls
- Coordinated material for films festivals and awards in Brazil
- Created shot lists, booked talent and location and prepared the location and set for shooting
- Managed casting and selected shot locations
- Produced entertainment and lifestyle news reports, music videos and commercials
- Developed the Twitter and Instagram strategy for TV Bandeirantes reporters and editors
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and new tips to develop story ideas.
Languages
Skills
Experience
Interest
Creative Writing
Television and Print Journalism
Entertainment
Education
universidade de uberaba, brazil
B.S. COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM
Graduated January 2011
escola superior de propaganda e marketing, braziL
MBA COMMUNICATION, DIGITAL MEDIA
Graduated August 2018
certifications
certificate in advanced english embassy English school new York 2018
BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATION INTRAX LANGUAGE SCHOOL CALIFORNIA 2010
award sarau brazil,published IN 2017
Lisbon POETRY festival,published IN 2017
national award free poetry, published IN 2018