With nearly 30 years of experience in the television industry, I bring extensive expertise in translation, subtitling, editing, and post-production. Over the course of my career, I have honed not only the technical skills required for high-quality media production, but also the communication skills needed to engage diverse audiences while understanding that every type of audience has its own particular needs. One of the highlights of my career was creating and producing a weekly television program that aired 80+ episodes for three consecutive years. Feel free to reach out at any time so we can furher discuss how I can be an asset to your project.

Alexandre Bettencourt

With nearly 30 years of experience in the television industry, I bring extensive expertise in translation, subtitling, editing, and post-production. Over the course of my career, I have honed not only the technical skills required for high-quality media production, but also the communication skills needed to engage diverse audiences while understanding that every type of audience has its own particular needs. One of the highlights of my career was creating and producing a weekly television program that aired 80+ episodes for three consecutive years. Feel free to reach out at any time so we can furher discuss how I can be an asset to your project.

Available to hire

With nearly 30 years of experience in the television industry, I bring extensive expertise in translation, subtitling, editing, and post-production.

Over the course of my career, I have honed not only the technical skills required for high-quality media production, but also the communication skills needed to engage diverse audiences while understanding that every type of audience has its own particular needs.

One of the highlights of my career was creating and producing a weekly television program that aired 80+ episodes for three consecutive years.

Feel free to reach out at any time so we can furher discuss how I can be an asset to your project.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance worker at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Independent freelance work in media production and related services.
Freelance Translator at Independent
January 1, 2020 - Present
Independent translator providing freelance translation services since 2020.
Freelance Translator at Independent
January 1, 2020 - Present
Independent translator since 2020.
Coordinator of translation and subtitling for WWE content at WWE content on SIC Radical and DVD
December 31, 2017 - October 1, 2025
Coordinated translation and subtitling for WWE content across SIC Radical and DVD; involved in numerous series and events.
Wrestling Traduzido (creator/producer/presenter) at SIC Radical
June 30, 2017 - October 1, 2025
Created and produced Wrestling Traduzido, a weekly magazine-style format focused on wrestling; 84 episodes from late 2014 to mid-2017; featured international reports and interviews (including John Cena).
Coordinator of translation and subtitling of WWE content at World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) content for SIC Radical and DVD
January 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Coordinated all translation and subtitling for WWE content; acted as translator.
Portuguese voice-over for WWE SmackDown commentary at TVI
December 31, 2011 - October 1, 2025
Provided Portuguese voice-over for WWE SmackDown commentary; also served as producer.
Voice-over for WWE SmackDown at TVI
January 1, 2011 - September 29, 2025
Portuguese voice-over for WWE SmackDown (2009–2011).
Technical review of translations for WWE books at ASA
December 31, 2008 - October 1, 2025
Performed technical review of translations for two WWE book series published by ASA.
Technical revision of WWE book translations at ASA
January 1, 2008 - September 29, 2025
Technical revision of translations for two WWE book series.
Web designer at Self-employed
January 1, 1996 - Present
Web design projects for clients and personal projects.
Producer, presenter, and announcer at Television
January 1, 1996 - Present
On-air producer, presenter, and announcer for television.
Video technician at SIC
January 1, 1996 - Present
Preparing content for broadcast on SIC thematic channels.
Photographer, post-production technician (editing, 3D, and motion graphics), freelance videographer at Self-employed
January 1, 1996 - Present
Photography, post-production, 3D design, motion graphics, and freelance videography.
Translator (subtitling and dubbing) at Various TV channels and film festivals (SIC, TVI, Fantasporto, Festróia, among others)
January 1, 1996 - Present
Subtitling and dubbing for television and festival screenings; long-term coordination of WWE content translation and subtitling.
Web Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 1996 - Present
Design and maintenance of websites for clients.
Television Producer and Voiceover Artist at Various TV networks
January 1, 1996 - Present
Produced television content and provided voice-over services.
Video Technician at SIC
January 1, 1996 - Present
Content preparation for broadcast on SIC thematic channels.
Photographer, post-production technician (editing, 3D, and motion graphics), and freelance videographer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 1996 - Present
Photographed and produced video content; performed editing, 3D work, and motion graphics for various clients.
Translator (subtitling and dubbing) at SIC, TVI, Fantasporto, Festróia
January 1, 1996 - Present
Provided subtitling and dubbing translation for television channels and film festivals; coordinated translation and subtitling of WWE content for SIC Radical and related DVD editions (2004–2017); served as translator for multiple projects.
Web Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 1996 - Present
Web design projects for clients.
Voice-over Artist at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 1996 - Present
Voice-over work for multiple productions.
Television Producer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 1996 - Present
Produced television content and performed voice-over work.
Video Technician at SIC
January 1, 1996 - Present
Content preparation for broadcast on SIC thematic channels.
Photographer, Post-Production Technician (Editing, 3D, and Motion Graphics) and Freelance Videographer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 1996 - Present
Photography, post-production editing, 3D and motion graphics, and freelance videography.
Translator (subtitling and dubbing) at SIC, TVI, Fantasporto, Festróia and other TV channels and film festivals
January 1, 1996 - Present
Translated/subtitled and dubbed content; coordinated translation and subtitling for WWE content for SIC Radical and DVDs (2004–2017); served as translator.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Subtitling for Television at ISLA (Instituto Superior de Línguas e Administração)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Course in Television Production at ETIC (Escola de Tecnologias Inovação e Criação)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Secondary education at EAL (German School of Lisbon)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1996
Postgraduate Diploma at ISLA (Instituto Superior de Línguas e Administração)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Course in Television Production at ETIC (Escola de Tecnologias Inovação e Criação)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Secondary Education at EAL (German School of Lisbon)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1996
Postgraduate in TV Subtitling at ISLA (Higher Institute of Languages and Administration)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Television Production at ETIC (School of Technologies, Innovation, and Creation)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Secondary Education at German School of Lisbon (EAL)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

Postgraduate in TV Subtitling
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Television Production
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Secondary Education
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1996

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Education