I am a dedicated Social Media Producer and Audience Development professional currently working at RFE/RL. I specialize in video production and editing, ranging from introducing short-form vertical videos to managing end-to-end video production processes including scriptwriting, studio setup, recording, and editing. I am passionate about adapting and localizing content to fit digital trends and diverse audiences while maximizing engagement and reach. With a strong background in data visualization and journalism, I have produced various graphical content such as charts, maps, and data-driven articles. I actively contribute to content evaluation panels for multiple language services and develop strategies for podcast promotions and social media engagement. I am proficient in multiple languages and software tools, and I bring a collaborative attitude with a strategic mindset for improving social media content quality and audience interaction.…

Giovana Faria

I am a dedicated Social Media Producer and Audience Development professional currently working at RFE/RL. I specialize in video production and editing, ranging from introducing short-form vertical videos to managing end-to-end video production processes including scriptwriting, studio setup, recording, and editing. I am passionate about adapting and localizing content to fit digital trends and diverse audiences while maximizing engagement and reach. With a strong background in data visualization and journalism, I have produced various graphical content such as charts, maps, and data-driven articles. I actively contribute to content evaluation panels for multiple language services and develop strategies for podcast promotions and social media engagement. I am proficient in multiple languages and software tools, and I bring a collaborative attitude with a strategic mindset for improving social media content quality and audience interaction.…

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I am a dedicated Social Media Producer and Audience Development professional currently working at RFE/RL. I specialize in video production and editing, ranging from introducing short-form vertical videos to managing end-to-end video production processes including scriptwriting, studio setup, recording, and editing. I am passionate about adapting and localizing content to fit digital trends and diverse audiences while maximizing engagement and reach.

With a strong background in data visualization and journalism, I have produced various graphical content such as charts, maps, and data-driven articles. I actively contribute to content evaluation panels for multiple language services and develop strategies for podcast promotions and social media engagement. I am proficient in multiple languages and software tools, and I bring a collaborative attitude with a strategic mindset for improving social media content quality and audience interaction.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
German
Intermediate
Italian
Beginner
Czech
Beginner

Work Experience

Social Media Producer / Audience Development at RFE/RL
January 1, 2022 - Present
Introduced short-form, vertical videos to the central newsroom and managed end-to-end video production including content research, scriptwriting, studio setup, recording, and editing. Prepared assets for localization such as clean versions and project files. Adapted video content to digital trends to maximize engagement, restructured editorial content for social media, adjusted content style for digital news formats, reframed service content for English-speaking audiences, and monitored weekly and monthly social media analytics. Maintained active Instagram presence and developed podcast promotion strategies, including editing podcasts and creating audiograms. Participated in content evaluation panels for Belarus, Iranian, Balkan, Azerbaijan, and North Caucasus language services, assessing social media content quality and providing strategic recommendations.
Data Visual Journalist at RFE/RL
December 31, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Produced graphs, charts, tables, and maps using Datawrapper, Adobe Illustrator, and QGIS for embedding into articles. Created charticles to support storytelling.
Video Producer / Editor at RFE/RL
December 31, 2021 - August 27, 2025
Produced and edited video content for the Learning & Development department to promote RFE/RL's internship programs.
Social Media Producer/Audience Development at RFE/RL
January 1, 2022 - Present
Introduced short-form, vertical videos to the central newsroom and managed end-to-end video production including content research, scriptwriting, studio setup, recording, and editing. Prepared assets for localization by producing clean versions, project files, and distribution documents. Adapted video content to match digital trends by re-editing for maximum engagement and reach, restructuring editorial content for social media, and adjusting styles to fit digital news formats. Reframed service content for English-speaking audiences. Conducted weekly and monthly social media analytics, socialized stories, and maintained an active Instagram presence. Developed and executed podcast promotion strategies, edited podcasts, and created audiograms. Participated as a member of content evaluation panels for Belarus, Iranian, Balkan, Azerbaijan, and North Caucasus language services, assessing social media content quality and providing strategic recommendations for improvement.
Data Visual Journalist at RFE/RL
December 31, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Produced graphs, charts, tables, and maps using Datawrapper, Adobe Illustrator, and QGIS to embed in articles. Created data-driven charticles to support journalistic content.
Video Producer/Editor at RFE/RL
December 31, 2021 - August 27, 2025
Produced and edited videos for the Learning & Development department to promote RFE/RL's internship programs.

Education

MA at Erasmus Mundus in Journalism, Media, and Globalization (Aarhus University and Charles University)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
BA at Social Communication and Journalism at Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá (Brazil)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
MA Journalism, Media, and Globalization, specialization in Totalitarianism and Transition at Aarhus University and Charles University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
BA Social Communication and Journalism at Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá (Brazil)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

IJ4EU Grant for cross-border investigation on deepfakes and disinformation
January 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Erasmus Mundus Journalism Scholarship
January 1, 2020 - August 27, 2025
Thomson Foundation Journalism Now Team Challenge Finalist
January 1, 2019 - August 27, 2025
British Council Brazilian Delegate at Future News Worldwide Conference
January 1, 2018 - August 27, 2025
Erasmus Scholarship for Semester at Universidade do Porto
January 1, 2017 - August 27, 2025
IJ4EU grant for cross-border investigation on deep fakes and disinformation
January 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Erasmus Mundus Journalism scholarship for master's degree program
January 1, 2020 - August 27, 2025
Thomson Foundation Journalism Now Team Challenge Finalist
January 1, 2019 - August 27, 2025
British Council’s Brazilian delegate at the Future News Worldwide Conference
January 1, 2018 - August 27, 2025
Scholarship for Erasmus semester at Universidade do Porto
January 1, 2017 - August 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet

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Experience Level