Thiago Mattos
- Reporter & Filmmaker -
Résumé
// Work Experience
Reporter (New York, USA)
September 2014 - Present
Freelance reporter in New York City, writing articles and producing videos (including shooting and editing) for O Estado de S. Paulo newspaper and website. Common topics include Film, Theater, TV, Politics and International
Producer, Director, Camera (New York, USA)
Jun 2018 - Feb 2020
In different videos of Amigo Gringo YouTube Channel, collaboration as producer, director, camera and also screenwriter on some episodes
Screenwriter - Rainda da Cocada (New York, USA)
Mar 2017 - June 2017
Screenwriter for stop motions scenes on third season of Brazilian cooking show Rainha da Cocada
Camera Assistant/Second Camera - Rainha da Cocada/GNT
May 2016 - September 2016
Camera assistant and second camera on the 2nd season of GNT's cooking show Rainha da Cocada
Director, editor and producer - Best Bars in Rio
August 2015 - August 2016
In charge of camera, editing and production of the series of videos about traditional botecos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Director, editor and producer - O Brasil Que Dá Certo Lá Fora
April - August 2015
In charge of camera, editing and production of the series of videos about Brazilian entrepreneurs in New York City, published from July to August 2015 on the website of O Estado de S. Paulo newspaper, sponsored by HP
Video Reporter- Jornal O Globo (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
January - March 2015
Reporter on the coverage of street carnival, responsible for writing articles and producing videos (including shooting and editing) for the newspaper’s website
Editor of Seleção Universitária - Jornal O Estado de S. Paulo (São Paulo, Brazil)
June - August 2014
Editor e coordinator of Seleção Universitária, a project with the participation of 13 young journalists who were covering the World Cup (2014) and the Confederations Cup (2013) in the host cities. Responsible for editing the texts and developing guidelines for the reporters
Editor of Portal Estadão.com - Jornal O Estado de S. Paulo (São Paulo, Brazil)
September 2013 - May 2014
Journalist member of the team responsible for editing the homepage of the site Estadão.com
Reporter - Jornal O Estado de S. Paulo (São Paulo, Brazil)
June 2013 - May 2014
Freelancer reporter at the Local news section, Education, Sports and Economy, producing for the print edition and for the website
Reporter - Jornal Folha de S. Paulo (São Paulo, Brazil)
May - June 2013
Reporter at the Food and Tourism sections (including trips for special coverages)
Reporter - Jornal O Globo (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
January - March 2013
Reporter on the coverage of street carnival, responsible for writing articles for the printed version and the newspaper’s website
Reporter - Revista Veja (São Paulo, Brazil)
January 2010 - January 2011
Internship at the "General" and "Brazil" sections
// Education
New York Film Academy (New York, USA)
Certificate in Documentary (2014)
Faculdade Cásper Líbero (São Paulo, Brazil)
Undergraduate in Journalism (Bachelor’s degree) - (2011)
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Undergraduate in Social Sciences (Bachelor’s and teaching license’s degree) - (2006)
// Certificate
23o Curso Estado de Jornalismo (São Paulo, Brazil)
September - December 2012
Intensive training program with professional journalists in the newsroom of O Estado de S. Paulo, Estado News Agency, Estadão Radio and TV Estadão (with Navarra University, Spain)
// Languages
English - Fluent
University of California, Los Angeles, USA (2006)
Spanish - Advanced
Instituto de Idiomas y Capacitación Natalis Language Centre, Santiago del Chile, Chile (2005)
// Skills
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Audition
Final Cut
Office
French - Intermediate
Alliance Française, Brazil (2010/2012)
German - Beginner
Private classes with native teacher (2014)