Biography
I am an adaptable freelance writer, jorunalist, editor, and translator with a proven track record in the media and business sectors. I strive to improve and develop professionally and have a Master’s degree in Professional Writing to add to over 20 years’ experience as a language-focused freelancer. I report on a wide range of issues for major media outlets and am a multi-skilled and passionate content writer, storyteller and editor with a particular flair for in-depth research. I am a native English speaker who is bilingual in European Portuguese and also have a wealth of experience in translating newsletters, press releases and a variety of corporate communications from Portuguese into English.
See my portfolio at: https://catarinachasealeixo.contently.com/
Projects
Hackathons
Work Experience
- Freelance ESL JournalistBridge Education — Denver, USA6/2020 — Present
- Freelance JournalistThe Startup Guide — Lisbon, Portugal6/2020 — Present
- Freelance writer, translator and storytellerAdagietto — Lisbon, Portugal2/2019 — Present
- Freelance Cultural Streetscaper (trend spotter)Kantar Consulting — Lisbon, Portugal11/2018 — Present
- Portuguese to English business news translatorMacauhub — Macau, China10/2005 — 4/2020
- News translator, journalist and editorLusa — Lisbon, Portugal6/2016 — 1/2019
- Financial journalist (utilities sector)Bloomberg — London, United Kingdom3/2000 — 4/2001
- Editorial assistantReuters — Lisbon, Portugal1/1999 — 3/2000
Education
- MA Professional WritingUniversity of Falmouth1/2011 — 7/2013
- Post-graduate certificate in Creative WritingUniversity of Newcastle9/2007 — 7/2008
- BA Portuguese and Brazilian StudiesKing's College, University of London9/1992 — 7/1995