Leonardo Luís
@leonardolus
Experienced journalist and PhD in Communication specializing in digital media and storytelling.
BrazilWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced journalist with 13 years in reporting, a PhD in Communication from Universidad de Navarra, and a strong track record in technology and general news reporting for major Brazilian outlets. I have combined newsroom work with academic roles, including graduate teaching assistantships and a visiting scholar position at the University of Texas at Austin, and I frequently work freelance for prominent media groups.
My work spans reporting, producing and editing, and experimenting with AI-driven storytelling — notably creating the home-based AI-assisted sitcom “Vozes Comunica.” I bring cross-cultural experience from studies and work in Spain, the U.S., and Brazil, fluency in Portuguese, English and Spanish, and a commitment to innovative digital communication and transmedia storytelling.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Reporter
Gazeta do Povo
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 9 months)
Reporting on news and features since 2019, producing investigative and multimedia stories that engage regional audiences and sustain consistent publication output.
Creator and Producer
Vozes Comunica
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Wrote, produced, and edited a home-based AI-driven sitcom (2023–2024), overseeing scripting, production, and post-production for a YouTube series.
Freelance News Writer
Independent / Various
Jan 2012 - Dec 2019 (7 years 11 months)
Provided freelance reporting and feature writing for major Brazilian outlets (2012–2019), delivering commissioned articles, edits, and research across technology and culture beats.
Public Relations Specialist
São Paulo State Assembly
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Managed public relations activities in 2018, crafting communications and media materials to support institutional messaging and stakeholder engagement.
UNGraduate Teaching Assistant
Universidad de Navarra
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 11 months)
Assisted graduate courses in transmedia storytelling and media convergence, supporting instruction, course design, and student evaluation during doctoral studies (2014–2016).
News Reporter
Folha de S.Paulo
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 11 months)
Covered technology and general news beats (2010–2012), producing timely articles and features that contributed to the paper's daily coverage and reader engagement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UNUniversidad de Navarra
Doctor of Philosophy, Communication
2013 - 2016
Activities and societies: Graduate teaching assistant in Transmedia Storytelling and Media Convergence; visiting scholar at University of Texas at Austin in 2015
PhD in Communication completed at Universidad de Navarra with research and teaching responsibilities in transmedia storytelling and media convergence.
UAUniversity of Texas at Austin
Visiting Scholar, Digital Communication
2015 - 2015
Seven-month visiting scholar appointment focused on digital communication and related research collaboration.
UNUniversidad de Navarra
Master of Arts, Communication Research
2012 - 2013
Master's Degree in Communication Research undertaken with a focus on media studies and research methodologies.
FLFaculdade Cásper Líbero
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
2004 - 2007
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism with foundational training in reporting, writing, and media production.
Availability
Location
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