screenwriting and digital journalism
TAYNARA PRADO
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly experienced journalist with dedication to quality reporting specializing in creative writing, screenwriting, digital journalism and television.
WORK HISTORY
Queens Pictures - New York film production company - Screenwriter
September 2017 – 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
July 2017 – Currently / New York, NY, USA
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
June 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 ( Hard News) - TV Production Coordinator - Journalist
January 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
FREELANCE
Glamour Brasil
Casa e Jardim
Crescer Magazine
Arq.Arte Digital
volunteer
Globo TV Criança Esperança 2015
Globo TV Criança Esperança 2016
Collaboration
NACPC Brazil
ONG One by One Brazil
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 2017
new york film academy, NY - UNITED STATES
CERTIFICATE IN SCREENWRITING: PLAYWRITING AND SCREENWRITING.
Graduated 2018