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I'm Manuel Matola, a journalist, researcher, and editor-in-chief with a track record in content production, editorial leadership, and migration and globalization research. I’ve built a career balancing investigative storytelling with editorial strategy across international platforms. I’m passionate about crafting compelling narratives that connect diverse communities and foster intercultural dialogue. I’m also experienced in digital marketing, media strategy, and international journalism, with a focus on immigrant rights and multilingual storytelling. I enjoy leading teams, shaping editorial direction, and delivering engaging multimedia outputs for global audiences.…I'm Manuel Matola, a journalist, researcher, and editor-in-chief with a track record in content production, editorial leadership, and migration and globalization research. I’ve built a career balancing investigative storytelling with editorial strategy across international platforms. I’m passionate about crafting compelling narratives that connect diverse communities and foster intercultural dialogue. I’m also experienced in digital marketing, media strategy, and international journalism, with a focus on immigrant rights and multilingual storytelling. I enjoy leading teams, shaping editorial direction, and delivering engaging multimedia outputs for global audiences.

Manuel Matola

Content Producer, Presenter, Screenwriter, +1

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I'm Manuel Matola, a journalist, researcher, and editor-in-chief with a track record in content production, editorial leadership, and migration and globalization research. I’ve built a career balancing investigative storytelling with editorial strategy across international platforms. I’m passionate about crafting compelling narratives that connect diverse communities and foster intercultural dialogue. I’m also experienced in digital marketing, media strategy, and international journalism, with a focus on immigrant rights and multilingual storytelling. I enjoy leading teams, shaping editorial direction, and delivering engaging multimedia outputs for global audiences.…I'm Manuel Matola, a journalist, researcher, and editor-in-chief with a track record in content production, editorial leadership, and migration and globalization research. I’ve built a career balancing investigative storytelling with editorial strategy across international platforms. I’m passionate about crafting compelling narratives that connect diverse communities and foster intercultural dialogue. I’m also experienced in digital marketing, media strategy, and international journalism, with a focus on immigrant rights and multilingual storytelling. I enjoy leading teams, shaping editorial direction, and delivering engaging multimedia outputs for global audiences.

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I’m Manuel Matola, a journalist, researcher, and editor-in-chief with a track record in content production, editorial leadership, and migration and globalization research. I’ve built a career balancing investigative storytelling with editorial strategy across international platforms. I’m passionate about crafting compelling narratives that connect diverse communities and foster intercultural dialogue.

I’m also experienced in digital marketing, media strategy, and international journalism, with a focus on immigrant rights and multilingual storytelling. I enjoy leading teams, shaping editorial direction, and delivering engaging multimedia outputs for global audiences.

Skills

Copywriting

Experience Level

Copywriting

Intermediate

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Multimedia Journalist at Lusa News Agency

December 31, 2016 - October 10, 2025

Reported on politics, economics, and science for international distribution; produced analytical reports and multimedia outputs. Focus on migration and international relations.

News Correspondent at SABC News (Portuguese Service)

December 31, 2016 - October 10, 2025

Delivered in-depth coverage of political, economic, and social issues for the Portuguese-speaking community in South Africa.

Guest Radio Editor at United Nations News

December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025

Contributed as a guest editor for UN News, coordinating and shaping international news coverage.

Host & Producer at RTP (Portuguese Public Radio and Television)

December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025

Hosted and produced programs focusing on current affairs and migration topics, contributing to national broadcasting.

News Correspondent at SABC News (Portuguese Service)

September 30, 2021 - October 10, 2025

Created in-depth coverage of political, economic, and social affairs with emphasis on African development; produced news reports and multimedia content focusing on UN agencies' impact in Portuguese-speaking African countries.

Host & Producer at RTP (Radio & Television Portugal)

January 1, 2017 - Present

Hosted and produced weekly radio-documentary segments covering immigrant communities; led research, scripting, and editorial strategy.

Guest Radio Editor at United Nations News

December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025

Delivered in-depth coverage, coordinated radio segments and interviews with UN officials, producing reports.

Multimedia Journalist at Lusa News Agency

December 31, 2016 - October 10, 2025

Reported on politics, economics, and science for international distribution; produced analytical reports and multimedia outputs; focused on migration and international relations.

Journalist & Researcher Editor-in-Chief at É @ GORA Newspaper

February 1, 2025 - Present

Editorial leadership and research for a bilingual publication focusing on immigrant communities.