I'm Amanda Ribeiro, an investigative journalist and editor based in Florianópolis, Brazil, with almost a decade of experience, including six years in fact-checking and disinformation investigations. I specialize in OSINT, social media monitoring, and data-driven reporting to expose coordinated misinformation campaigns. I’m committed to holding power to account with thorough, transparent reporting and accessible storytelling. I thrive in cross-functional teams, work across text and multimedia formats, and always advocate for editorial policy, legal standards, and safeguarding requirements while delivering high-impact investigations.

Amanda Ribeiro

I'm Amanda Ribeiro, an investigative journalist and editor based in Florianópolis, Brazil, with almost a decade of experience, including six years in fact-checking and disinformation investigations. I specialize in OSINT, social media monitoring, and data-driven reporting to expose coordinated misinformation campaigns. I’m committed to holding power to account with thorough, transparent reporting and accessible storytelling. I thrive in cross-functional teams, work across text and multimedia formats, and always advocate for editorial policy, legal standards, and safeguarding requirements while delivering high-impact investigations.

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I’m Amanda Ribeiro, an investigative journalist and editor based in Florianópolis, Brazil, with almost a decade of experience, including six years in fact-checking and disinformation investigations. I specialize in OSINT, social media monitoring, and data-driven reporting to expose coordinated misinformation campaigns. I’m committed to holding power to account with thorough, transparent reporting and accessible storytelling.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, work across text and multimedia formats, and always advocate for editorial policy, legal standards, and safeguarding requirements while delivering high-impact investigations.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Editor at Folha de S.Paulo
February 1, 2023 - Present
Lead and edit investigative journalism projects focused on disinformation, misinformation, and digital manipulation; ensure investigations meet editorial policy, legal, and ethical standards; supervise and mentor reporters in fact-checking methodologies, OSINT tools, and verification workflows; collaborate with design, technology, and editorial teams to publish data-driven investigations in accessible formats.
Reporter at Folha de S.Paulo
May 1, 2019 - February 28, 2023
Investigated misinformation campaigns across social media platforms using OSINT and open-source tools; monitored social media to track the spread, amplification, and trends of misleading content; reported on misinformation related to politics, environment, economy, and human rights.
Reporter at Folha de S.Paulo
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Designed and delivered original investigative stories exposing the impact of misinformation on public debate and democratic processes; conducted interviews, source verification, and background research to support accurate reporting.

Education

PhD in Journalism at Federal University of Santa Catarina
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
MA in Literature at Federal University of São Paulo
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
BA in Journalism at Federal University of Santa Catarina
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other

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