I’m a communications professional and filmmaker focused on mobile journalism, storytelling, and using media to combat disinformation. I’ve led initiatives with UNESCO MIL Alliance and the MILEN Network, documenting human-interest stories across multiple countries and developing training to empower communities to tell their own stories. I’m passionate about bridging grassroots realities with policymakers through podcasts, short films, and strategic storytelling that informs and inspires action. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new cultures, collaborating with diverse teams, and continuing to learn about the evolving media landscape to amplify underrepresented voices.

Alexandre Amaral

I’m a communications professional and filmmaker focused on mobile journalism, storytelling, and using media to combat disinformation. I’ve led initiatives with UNESCO MIL Alliance and the MILEN Network, documenting human-interest stories across multiple countries and developing training to empower communities to tell their own stories. I’m passionate about bridging grassroots realities with policymakers through podcasts, short films, and strategic storytelling that informs and inspires action. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new cultures, collaborating with diverse teams, and continuing to learn about the evolving media landscape to amplify underrepresented voices.

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I’m a communications professional and filmmaker focused on mobile journalism, storytelling, and using media to combat disinformation. I’ve led initiatives with UNESCO MIL Alliance and the MILEN Network, documenting human-interest stories across multiple countries and developing training to empower communities to tell their own stories. I’m passionate about bridging grassroots realities with policymakers through podcasts, short films, and strategic storytelling that informs and inspires action.

Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new cultures, collaborating with diverse teams, and continuing to learn about the evolving media landscape to amplify underrepresented voices.

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Language

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

Work Experience

Communications Manager at MILEN Network
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Documenting human-interest stories from medical literacy projects across 13 countries; developing training courses on mobile journalism, fighting disinformation, and community reporting; implementing a communications and social media strategy for MILEN; production of podcasts and short films to bridge grassroots realities with high-level policy makers.
Regional Coordinator UNESCO MIL Alliance at UNESCO MIL Alliance
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
Lead trainer for UNESCO capacity-building of more than 100 youth organizations focused on social issues; development of Global Action Plan to fight disinformation; public publication of the COVID Youth Vaccination Trust Report (2021).
Film Maker at Digital Empowerment Foundation
January 1, 2020 - Present
Filming and producing a series of short films in rural villages highlighting the digital divide and individuals driving change in their communities.
Hospitality Staff at Kyloe Restaurant & Grill
January 1, 2022 - Present
Front of house tasks including bartending, hosting, waiter, event promoter; videographer for social media content; management of private dining and the Film Club experience.

Education

Master of Arts in Film Directing at University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism at University of São Paulo & Newcastle University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Social Communications - Journalism
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government