CAMILA COSTA DA CUNHA
Florianópolis,Brazil
Summary
Journalist and communications professional with over nine years of experience in public, institutional and strategic communication. Experienced in developing communication products, media relations, stakeholder engagement and content production for public institutions, academia and one of Brazil's leading national newspapers. Proven ability to translate public policies, legislative processes and technical information into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences. Skilled in press release writing, audiovisual production, editorial planning and cross-functional collaboration. Committed to using communication as a tool to strengthen transparency, public participation and sustainable urban development.
Overview
3
3
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Journalist
Florianópolis City Council
Florianópolis
05.2023 - 05.2026
- Produced institutional communication products including television reports, news stories, press releases and audiovisual content supporting transparency and public access to information.
- Covered legislative sessions, committee meetings, public hearings and institutional events, translating legislative processes and public policies into accessible communication.
- Managed media relations, responding to journalists, facilitating institutional communication and disseminating official information through the municipal press mailing list.
- Hosted the institutional interview programs Floripa Cast and Women's Office: Rights and Voices, interviewing public authorities, specialists and civil society representatives.
- Worked collaboratively with elected officials, technical teams and institutional departments to communicate initiatives of public interest.
Freelance Political Reporter
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Covered politics, government and public affairs in Santa Catarina.
- Produced accurate reporting under tight editorial deadlines.
- Conducted interviews with public authorities and institutional sources.
- Led the newspaper's on-site coverage of the inauguration of the Governor of Santa Catarina in January 2023.
Communications Intern – TVAL
Legislative Assembly of Santa Catarina (ALESC)
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Produced television news stories covering legislative sessions, committee meetings, hearings and institutional events.
- Interviewed legislators, governors, public officials and civil society representatives.
- Communicated legislative debates and public policy discussions through accessible audiovisual content.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to strengthen institutional transparency.
Communications Intern
Foundation for Research and University Extension Support (FAPEU)
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Produced institutional communication materials highlighting scientific research and university extension projects.
- Translated scientific and technical information into accessible content.
- Wrote press releases, website articles and digital communication materials.
Education
MBA - Marketing
University of São Paulo (USP/ESALQ)
Bachelor's Degree - Journalism
Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC)
Skills
- Public & Institutional Communication
- Strategic Communication
- Government Communication
- Public Policy Communication
- Media Relations
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Press Release Writing
- Digital Communication
- Audiovisual Production
- Editorial Planning
- Event Communication
- Community Outreach
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Content Development
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Teams
- WordPress
- Canva
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Institutional Communication
- SEO Writing
- Photography
- Interviewing & Research
- Digital Content Production
Languages
Portuguese
Native
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Selected Projects & Key Contributions
Floripa Cast: Institutional interview program featuring public authorities, specialists and civil society representatives discussing public policies and citizenship., Women's Office: Rights and Voices: Institutional program promoting awareness of women's rights and public policies., Coverage of the Governor's Inauguration: Led Estadão's field coverage of the inauguration of the Governor of Santa Catarina., Science Communication: Developed communication products translating scientific research into accessible language at FAPEU.
Professional Highlights
- Over nine years of experience in journalism and institutional communication.
- Professional experience with municipal and state government institutions.
- Strong background in media relations and public communication.
- Experience communicating public policies, legislative affairs and scientific research.
- Proven ability to translate technical information into accessible communication.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders.
Timeline
Journalist
Florianópolis City Council
05.2023 - 05.2026
Freelance Political Reporter
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)
05.2022 - 08.2023
Communications Intern – TVAL
Legislative Assembly of Santa Catarina (ALESC)
05.2021 - 04.2023
Communications Intern
Foundation for Research and University Extension Support (FAPEU)
08.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Journalism
Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC)
MBA - Marketing
University of São Paulo (USP/ESALQ)