Natalia Da Luz

Experience

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  Jornal O Dia

  Jun 2005 - Jan 2007

  Reporter / Internship

  As an intern, my responsibilities also included updating the website, produce pieces, interviews, and coverage about social issues related to Rio de Janeiro city. https://odia.ig.com.br/

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  Rede Record

  Jan 2007 - Jul 2007

  Producer / Internship

  I worked as a producer of the daily news and special programs. As an intern, I assisted reporters, video editors, and presenters. http://www.r7.com/

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  Jornal do Brasil

  Aug 2007 - Nov 2007

  Freelance Reporter - South Africa

  -Wrote fresh, informative, and captivating content covering social, cultural, sports, and politics in South Africa. -Stayed current on local, state, national, and international news with continuous research. - Built stories from the ground up through final delivery with complete narrative and creative control.

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  Comunicação Alternativa - COMALT

  Dec 2007 - Apr 2009

  Documentary Producer

  - Assisted with the production process, from initial concept development through post-production editing and marketing. - Kept production on track with effective scheduling and strong leadership skills. - Produced content for a documentary that was entered into Brazilian film festivals- I was the coordinator of the production of “Caro Francis”, a documentary winner (by Popular Jury) of the 2009 Paulinia Festival.

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  Globo.com

  Apr 2009 - Aug 2009

  Reporter / Correspondent

  -Authored online content for website and social media platform posts. - Covered stories in Mozambique and Eswatini. - Contributed ideas for improving work processes. - Planned and reported the 2009 Presidential Elections in South Africa and the 2009 Confederations Cup

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  Jornal do Brasil

  Sept 2009 - Sept 2010

  Reporter / Correspondent

  - Authored online content for the website and social media platform posts. - Planned and reported stories through in-field communication and interviews covering the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and many social aspects connected with that event. - Created content for the newspapers and online blogs. - Prepared lively narratives by obtaining first-hand information from interviews with directly involved individuals.

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  Freelance Writer; self employed

  Dec 2009 - Mar 2014

  Journalist / Consultancy

  - Shot and edited video footage for news channel like Press TV (Iranian TV). - Planned and reported stories through in-field communication and interviews covering the 2012 London Olympic Games; 2012 Dubai Marathon, 2012 International Day for Persons with Disabilities in Libya; 2013 Peace Match in Tripoli, Libya, for GSN (Global Sports Network) and AHE! -Created community-relevant content such as human interest and consumer protection stories for institutions.- Planned and reported stories through in-field communication and interviews. Show less

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  Por dentro da África

  Mar 2013 - now

  Volunteer Project / Founder and Editor

  • Created the website http://www.pordentrodaafrica.com (without any financial support) dedicated to cultural and social issues in Africa that achieved a huge impact with more than 500,000 followers on Facebook. The primary aim was to share diverse perspectives and information from Africa, conveyed through African voices. Over the years, I have gathered hundreds of interviews during my field visits and through interactions with Africans and scholars who study the continent.• Organized a dynamic portfolio of projects and created campaigns focusing on human rights and women’s rights like the 2016 calendar about Female Genital Mutilation to support the work of the Somali nurses in Kenya. • Wrote and edited 100s of articles and some of these articles were licensed for Brazilian textbooks.• Developed stories and content ideas for coverage in countries like Angola, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Namibia, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Togo, Mali, Libya, Tunisia, ESwatini focused on human rights, activism, migration, refuge, arts, History. • Addressed accuracy, consistency, and appropriateness of materials, including researching, writing, editing, proofreading, and posting web content in partnership with about 20 contributors. • Edited a podcast dedicated to African Studies with the institutional support of my University (ISCTE-IUL) and more two colleagues. In the first season, the podcast reached more than 4,000 listeners in 47 countries. Show less

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  United Nations

  Aug 2014 - Mar 2019

  Public Information Assistant - UNIC - UN Information Center

  • Directed internal video team and wrote effective talking points for media interviews and public speeches for senior management.• Developed communication products to promote advocacy for the UN in Brazil and to build favorable public opinion about Sustainable Development Goals, Democracy, Social Justice, African Heritage in Brazil and Indigenous Rights. • Created content about UN Brazil and worked closely with UN agencies like UNHCR, UN WOMEN, WFP, FAO, and UNICEF with topics connected with refuge, migration, gender equality, social justice, sustainability, clean energy, and Sustainable Development Goals. • I have actively participated in celebrations for agencies such as the UNHCR, producing content for UN Brazil. During those 5 years, I have established a relationship with refugee communities in Brazil, mainly from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Haiti.• Master of ceremonies of events like ‘African Diaspora: Legacy and Challenges’ (2018, April) and 10 years of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2017, September).• Produced six short documentaries on Haiti for special content for UN Brazil about ‘5 years after the Earthquake’. Show less

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  United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

  Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

  Communications Specialist - Emergency Response - UNFPA / United Nations Population Fund

  • Created community-relevant content such as human interest stories focusing on the cyclones (Idai and Kenneth) that affected the country and the humanitarian situation of the displaced people in Mozambique.• Drafted and produced content daily on media about the emergency response provided by the UNFPA to the vulnerable women in the settlements. • Attendance at meetings with government and NGOs for a briefing on security and emergency situation.• Developed solid relationships with NGOs, donors, and the government. Organized visits to the field with donors, partners and press and developed a respectful and confident interaction with representatives in the settlements. • Presented stories in the studio, remotely, and in pre-recorded segments.• Developed scripts for radio programs in Portuguese (national language) and local languages to inform and reach the people affected by the cyclones, specifically on gender-based violence and sexual reproductive health. Show less

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  Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa

  Jan 2020 - now

  PhD Candidate / African Studies

  PhD Candidate | African Studies | Field Researcher & Journalist📍 Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa | Part-time | Jan 2020 - Presente | Lisboa, Portugal (Híbrido)Researcher and journalist with field experience in 14 African countries, focusing on social, political, and cultural issues across the continent.

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  FAO

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Established a communication plan including visibility for FAO's activities in Guinea Bissau through the different communication tools and platforms for written and audio-visual content (videos, newsletters and brochures).• Prepare the compilation and editing of thematic and project content with support with advice of the communication services of headquarters and regional offices of FAO.• Support the social mobilization actions of the Food Security Project and other FAO’s projects with appropriate communication tools for activities and trainings. Creator of folders, banners, roll-ups, t-shirts, caps and all of the materials to be used during mobilization activities. • Organized (with partners and the Government) events such as World Food Day.• Responsible to negotiate and manage different suppliers. • Write stories about the ongoing projects and publish them on FAO platforms.• Developed the concept and scripts for a radio program about food security. Show less

  • Communications Specialist - (FAO) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Communications Specialist - (FAO) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

    Sept 2020 - Jun 2021
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  UNDP

  Jul 2023 - Dec 2024

  Communications Specialist

  *Designed and managed knowledge-sharing platforms to enhance learning on climate resilience.*Developed multimedia resources, and digital case studies for global stakeholders.*Created user-friendly knowledge repositories, fact sheets, and learning materials.*Produced high-impact reports and digital storytelling campaigns to showcase environmental best practices.