Passionate about people, cultural differences, international relations and media, in general. Worked mainly with radio, TV and online broadcasting, social media, video and audio editing in Portugal and Germany but open to try new challenges, projects and jobs.…

Maria João Pinto

Passionate about people, cultural differences, international relations and media, in general. Worked mainly with radio, TV and online broadcasting, social media, video and audio editing in Portugal and Germany but open to try new challenges, projects and jobs.…

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Passionate about people, cultural differences, international relations and media, in general. Worked mainly with radio, TV and online broadcasting, social media, video and audio editing in Portugal and Germany but open to try new challenges, projects and jobs.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance journalist & editor at Deutsche Welle
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance journalist & editor (Braga, Portugal) providing journalism and editorial services primarily for Deutsche Welle. Responsibilities include producing and editing articles, features and reports; editing videos; coordinating TikTok content creation; localizing multimedia content for TikTok, YouTube and Facebook for Portuguese-speaking audiences in Africa; translating educational radio novelas from English to Portuguese, ensuring cultural relevance and linguistic accuracy.
Editor / Broadcast Journalist at Deutsche Welle
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
Managed daily and weekly planning in coordination with chief editors, leading a team of 15+ journalists and correspondents abroad. Provided live commentary and analysis on European and international affairs during news broadcasts on TV Zimbo (Angola) and Sico (Mozambique). Conceptualized and produced 'Explica-me', the Africa department’s inaugural podcast – a 10-episode explainer series addressing listeners’ questions with insights from specialists.
Broadcast Journalist at Deutsche Welle
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Produced and adapted news reports, interviews, and features across radio and digital platforms; scripted, edited and hosted radio news programs; generated, adapted, and edited video content for television and online platforms; translated and adapted programs, news, interviews, and reports across multiple language pairs (English-Portuguese, Portuguese-English, German-Portuguese, French-Portuguese).
Broadcast Journalist at Rádio Universitária do Minho
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Generated and adapted news reports, interviews, live coverage, and broadcasts for radio; produced, edited and presented radio newscasts and programs.
Trainer at Deutsche Welle (distribution department) – partner radio stations
January 1, 2022 - Present
Trained 12 journalists in Maputo, Mozambique, enhancing their skills in content production and distribution.
Translator & Editor at A Portuguese House
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Translated and edited content for the online store.
Voice-over Artist at Portuguese Wildlife Society
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Delivered voice-over narration for the documentary Pelas Margens do Rio Vez.
Voice-over Artist at Youth European Capital Braga
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Delivered voice-over for the TV presentation Braga 2012.

Education

Master's degree in History, International Relations and Cooperation at Universidade do Porto
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Exchange Program in Journalism at Universidade de São Paulo
January 1, 2008 - May 1, 2008
Bachelor's degree in Communications Sciences – Journalism at Universidade do Minho
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Master’s degree in History, International Relations and Cooperation at Universidade do Porto
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Exchange Program in Journalism at Universidade de São Paulo
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences at Universidade do Minho
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

War zone training program for journalists
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education

Skills

Experience Level