About Debora Silva
Debora Silva is a Brazilian journalist living in California. She currently works as a freelancer associate producer for KQED Public Television and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Broadcast journalism at UC Berkeley. She started her career at a television station in Sao Paulo, Brazil, right after graduating with a degree in Journalism. For four years, she worked as a reporter and producer for Extensao.Doc, a documentary news program about social and political issues, where she interviewed a wide range of people including then president, Lula da Silva. In 2009, Debora moved to California to pursue a career as a correspondent journalist. She is fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys playing soccer, salsa dancing, and traveling.
Education:
- UC Berkeley
- August 2012 -
- Unicsul - Sao Paulo - Brazil
- January 1999 - December 2002
- Bachelor's in Journalism
Work Experience:
- Associate Producer
- KQED Public Television - San Francisco CA ( August 2010 - )
- - Research articles for the topics appearing on the show - Attend editorial meetings to create content for the program - Identify and select footage at editing sessions - Log field tapes
- Editor/Journalist
- DeBrito Advertising Agency - Sao Paulo ( April 2003 - September 2007 )
- - Managed a team of five web writers responsible for creating daily content for DeBrito’s major clients. - Head editor accountable for all final edits prior to publication. - Created press releases for DeBrito customers Collaborated with members of local and national media to promote DeBrito and DeBrito’s clientele
- News Reporter
- Canal Universitario de Sao Paulo - Sao Paulo ( December 1999 - March 2003 )
- News reporter for Extensao.Doc, a documentary program about social and politics issues in Brazil. Responsible for execution of University Channel weekly objectives: - Performed multiple roles as a producer, assistant editor and reporter - Appeared weekly on Television as a featured reporter
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