I am passionate, creative and enthusiastic about filming and editing videos. I love producing captivating stories and challenging myself with a variety of topics. During my studies and professional experience, I have perfected my skills and knowledge in a wide range of subject areas and different environments. As a native German speaker and fluent English speaker, I enjoy producing content in both languages. My academic background is in multimedia Journalism. I did my bachelor's degree in Journalism and master's degree in TV and Radio Journalism. Professionally, I have experience in radio, podcast and online media. For my master's thesis, I produced the video documentary 'Chronic Waiting' which deals with the mental health of asylum seekers living in the Direct Provision Centres in Ireland. This documentary was awarded for the Student Journalism 2024 by Shine Mental Health Media Awards. It can be found on my YouTube channel @maddysfocus5223 I also have my own website where you can find written news pieces, podcasts and radio documentaries: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Madeleine Paulo

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I am passionate, creative and enthusiastic about filming and editing videos. I love producing captivating stories and challenging myself with a variety of topics. During my studies and professional experience, I have perfected my skills and knowledge in a wide range of subject areas and different environments. As a native German speaker and fluent English speaker, I enjoy producing content in both languages. My academic background is in multimedia Journalism. I did my bachelor's degree in Journalism and master's degree in TV and Radio Journalism. Professionally, I have experience in radio, podcast and online media. For my master's thesis, I produced the video documentary 'Chronic Waiting' which deals with the mental health of asylum seekers living in the Direct Provision Centres in Ireland. This documentary was awarded for the Student Journalism 2024 by Shine Mental Health Media Awards. It can be found on my YouTube channel @maddysfocus5223 I also have my own website where you can find written news pieces, podcasts and radio documentaries: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Available to hire

I am passionate, creative and enthusiastic about filming and editing videos. I love producing captivating stories and challenging myself with a variety of topics. During my studies and professional experience, I have perfected my skills and knowledge in a wide range of subject areas and different environments. As a native German speaker and fluent English speaker, I enjoy producing content in both languages.

My academic background is in multimedia Journalism. I did my bachelor’s degree in Journalism and master’s degree in TV and Radio Journalism. Professionally, I have experience in radio, podcast and online media.

For my master’s thesis, I produced the video documentary ‘Chronic Waiting’ which deals with the mental health of asylum seekers living in the Direct Provision Centres in Ireland. This documentary was awarded for the Student Journalism 2024 by Shine Mental Health Media Awards.

It can be found on my YouTube channel @maddysfocus5223

I also have my own website where you can find written news pieces, podcasts and radio documentaries: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Freelancer at Spirit Radio
November 1, 2025 - Present
Social media content for the flagship morning programme. Filming and editing video content, designing audiograms from live interviews.
Journalist Intern at Journal.ie
February 3, 2025 - February 9, 2025
Gained knowledge of processes and practices of Irish news. Producing videos for news content and writing articles in fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism at Macromedia University Berlin
October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2023
Master's Degree in TV and Radio Journalism at Griffith College Dublin
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024

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Industry Experience

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