I am a Portuguese journalist and writer with a strong background in medical writing and editorial publishing. I have been freelancing since 2018, delivering well-researched articles, clear editing, and engaging content for a variety of editorial projects. Over the years I have worked with EPICUR, Redcherry, Esfera das Ideias, and Impresa Publishing, among others. I value accurate storytelling, rigorous research, and crafting accessible content for diverse audiences while meeting tight deadlines.

Ana Rita Dias Lúcio Semião

I am a Portuguese journalist and writer with a strong background in medical writing and editorial publishing. I have been freelancing since 2018, delivering well-researched articles, clear editing, and engaging content for a variety of editorial projects. Over the years I have worked with EPICUR, Redcherry, Esfera das Ideias, and Impresa Publishing, among others. I value accurate storytelling, rigorous research, and crafting accessible content for diverse audiences while meeting tight deadlines.

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I am a Portuguese journalist and writer with a strong background in medical writing and editorial publishing. I have been freelancing since 2018, delivering well-researched articles, clear editing, and engaging content for a variety of editorial projects.

Over the years I have worked with EPICUR, Redcherry, Esfera das Ideias, and Impresa Publishing, among others. I value accurate storytelling, rigorous research, and crafting accessible content for diverse audiences while meeting tight deadlines.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance journalist and medical writer at Self-employed
February 1, 2018 - Present
Writing, editing and content creation for multiple editorial projects.
Journalist at EPICUR magazine
April 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018
Wrote articles for EPICUR magazine and contributed to the Epicur.pt website.
Journalist at Redcherry
April 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017
Wrote for Executiva magazine and on the Executiva.pt website.
Journalist at Esfera das Ideias
September 1, 2014 - March 31, 2016
Medical writing in several scientific publications and newsletters for multiple medical societies.
Journalist - Customer Publishing Department at Impresa Publishing
June 1, 2010 - September 30, 2014
Writing and editing corporate publications for clients such as Mística, CX, Caixa Activa, Nós Caixa e Caixa no Mundo, and more.
Contributing Journalist at VISÃO magazine
January 1, 2010 - March 31, 2013
Contributing journalist; responsible for the weekly Portugal Faz Bem feature in the Economy section (2011-2013).
Clipping at LPM Comunicação
May 1, 2010 - June 30, 2010
News selection in newspapers, magazines, websites and preparation of clippings and newsletters.
Telemarketing at CEMI
January 1, 2010 - April 30, 2010
Telemarketing functions.
Curricular Internship at VISÃO magazine
July 1, 2009 - November 30, 2009
Internship in the Economy section; 17 published articles in Economy, National and World sections.

Education

Post-graduate in Marketing at ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Degree in Communication Sciences at NOVA University Lisbon, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Secondary Education - Humanities at Escola Secundária Dr. Ginestal Machado
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Merit and Excellence Award – Graduates 2009 for the best student of the degree in Communication Sciences at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities of NOVA University Lisbon
January 1, 2009 - December 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education