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I'm Paula Muzikante-MacNeill, a multilingual journalist, media professional, and podcast host with over a decade of experience in broadcasting, communications, and storytelling across Europe and the Middle East. I blend journalistic depth with cross-cultural empathy to tell meaningful stories that matter to diverse audiences. As the creator and host of Portraits by Paula Mac, I explore stories of identity, belonging, and reinvention. My background spans live television reporting, business communications, and creative brand storytelling, making me equally at home in the newsroom, on set, or in editorial strategy.…I'm Paula Muzikante-MacNeill, a multilingual journalist, media professional, and podcast host with over a decade of experience in broadcasting, communications, and storytelling across Europe and the Middle East. I blend journalistic depth with cross-cultural empathy to tell meaningful stories that matter to diverse audiences. As the creator and host of Portraits by Paula Mac, I explore stories of identity, belonging, and reinvention. My background spans live television reporting, business communications, and creative brand storytelling, making me equally at home in the newsroom, on set, or in editorial strategy.

Paula Muzikante-MacNeill

Podcast Producer, Presenter, Content Creator, +2

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I'm Paula Muzikante-MacNeill, a multilingual journalist, media professional, and podcast host with over a decade of experience in broadcasting, communications, and storytelling across Europe and the Middle East. I blend journalistic depth with cross-cultural empathy to tell meaningful stories that matter to diverse audiences. As the creator and host of Portraits by Paula Mac, I explore stories of identity, belonging, and reinvention. My background spans live television reporting, business communications, and creative brand storytelling, making me equally at home in the newsroom, on set, or in editorial strategy.…I'm Paula Muzikante-MacNeill, a multilingual journalist, media professional, and podcast host with over a decade of experience in broadcasting, communications, and storytelling across Europe and the Middle East. I blend journalistic depth with cross-cultural empathy to tell meaningful stories that matter to diverse audiences. As the creator and host of Portraits by Paula Mac, I explore stories of identity, belonging, and reinvention. My background spans live television reporting, business communications, and creative brand storytelling, making me equally at home in the newsroom, on set, or in editorial strategy.

Available to hire

I’m Paula Muzikante-MacNeill, a multilingual journalist, media professional, and podcast host with over a decade of experience in broadcasting, communications, and storytelling across Europe and the Middle East. I blend journalistic depth with cross-cultural empathy to tell meaningful stories that matter to diverse audiences.

As the creator and host of Portraits by Paula Mac, I explore stories of identity, belonging, and reinvention. My background spans live television reporting, business communications, and creative brand storytelling, making me equally at home in the newsroom, on set, or in editorial strategy.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Latvian

Fluent

Russian

Fluent

Work Experience

Podcast Host & Producer at Portraits by Paula Mac

January 1, 2023 - Present

Self-produced podcast highlighting inspiring personal journeys across continents; responsibilities include researching, scripting, conducting in-depth interviews, and overseeing recording, editing, publishing, and promotion; developing visual storytelling concepts and SEO strategy; growing audience, and collaborating with embassies, creatives, and entrepreneurs to promote cultural dialogue.

Journalist & TV Personality at RigaTV24

July 1, 2013 - September 1, 2017

Reported live for daily news broadcasts on major government, business, and social events in Latvia; produced and presented original reports; interviewed key figures and community leaders; created features and seasonal campaigns and helped shape editorial angles and tone.

Account Director, MENA at SevenCapital

February 1, 2020 - Present

Lead regional partnership strategy in the Middle East and North/East Africa; drive business development through communication planning and client management; strengthen relationships with global corporate partners and stakeholders.

Key Account Manager at SevenCapital

April 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020

Managed business development across UAE, Oman, South Africa, Mauritius, and India; built trusted relationships with financial advisers and investors; organized networking and educational events to enhance client engagement.

Sales Account Manager at SevenCapital

October 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019

Maintained key client portfolios, identified opportunities for regional growth, and supported marketing initiatives.

Communication Manager Assistant at AD Astra

February 1, 2013 - May 1, 2013

Assisted with campaign planning, client coordination, and media communication tasks.