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FERNANDO TADEU PINTO DOS SANTOS is a veteran journalist, political communication scholar, and researcher in digital platform governance. He holds a PhD in Communication Sciences and a Master's degree in Political Science from the University of Minho. He graduated in Social Communication, with a specialisation in Journalism, from Faculdade Casper Libero, Sao Paulo. His research focuses on political communication, digital platform regulation, algorithmic governance, disinformation, digital sovereignty, and the impact of social media on democratic processes, with particular attention to Brazil and the European Union. Before moving into academic research, he built a long career in journalism, television, public communication, and political communication in Brazil, working for Folha de S.Paulo, Editora Abril, Sportv, Band, Globo, the Ministry of Social Development, the Workers' Party, Lula's 2006 presidential campaign, and Eletrobras. Currently based in Malta, he develops research at the intersection of Communication Sciences and Political Science. His current research includes a manuscript tentatively titled “Algorithmic Big Brother? Comparing Platform Governance Models in Brazil and the EU,” which is being revised for submission to a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Identificação

Identificação pessoal

Nome completo
Fernando Tadeu Pinto dos Santos

Nomes de citação

  • Santos, Fernando

Identificadores de autor

Ciência ID
B612-E32B-250C
ORCID iD
0009-0009-5994-4464

Endereços de correio eletrónico

  • fernando.tadeu.santos@gmail.com (Profissional)

Domínios de atuação

  • Ciências Sociais - Ciências da Comunicação - Jornalismo

Idiomas

Idioma Conversação Leitura Escrita Compreensão Peer-review
Português (Idioma materno)
Inglês Utilizador proficiente (C1) Utilizador proficiente (C1) Utilizador proficiente (C1) Utilizador proficiente (C1) Utilizador proficiente (C1)
Formação
Grau Classificação
2024/09/02 - 2026/06/19
Concluído
Ciência Política (Mestrado)
Especialização em Ciência Política; Ciências da Comunicação; Jornalismo; Ciências Sociais
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
"Networked Democracy: The Role of Institutions in Regulating Digital Platforms in Brazil and the European Union " (TESE/DISSERTAÇÃO)
2022/09/02 - 2025/11/12
Concluído
Ciências da Comunicação (Doutoramento)
Especialização em Sem especialidade
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
"The Workers' Party Facing the Bolsonarist Offensive on Social Media Since the 2018 Brazilian Presidential Elections " (TESE/DISSERTAÇÃO)
1999/08/16 - 2000/06/30
Concluído
Ciência da Comunicação (Postgraduate Certificate)
Especialização em Comunicação e Estética do Audiovisual (Aluno Especial)
Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil
"Postgraduate coursework in Communication and Audiovisual Aesthetics, with emphasis on reception studies, political culture, public opinion, and transformations in communication." (TESE/DISSERTAÇÃO)
A (Excellent)
1991/01/05 - 1994/12/27
Concluído
Comunicação Social (Licence)
Especialização em Jornalismo
Faculdade Cásper Líbero, Brasil
7,34 - Escala Brasil (0-10)
Percurso profissional

Cargos e Funções

Categoria Profissional
Instituição de acolhimento
Empregador
2007/08/13 - 2016/10/01 Assessor de Comunicação e Imprensa Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA, Brasil
2006/01/05 - 2007/12/20 Assessor de Imprensa Partido dos Trabalhadores, Brasil
2004/10/10 - 2006/06/01 Coordenador de Internet Governo Federal do Brasil - Ministério do Desenvolvimento Social, Brasil
2003/01/05 - 2004/01/10 Assessor de Imprensa Governo federal do Brasil - Ministério do Planejamento, Orçamento e Gestão, Brasil
2001/01/05 - 2002/01/05 Repórter Editora Abril, Brasil

Outros

Categoria Profissional
Instituição de acolhimento
Empregador
2000/01/05 - 2001/06/05 Repórter Folha de S. Paulo, Brasil
1999/01/05 - 1999/12/20 Gerente de Comunicação Central de Trabalho e Renda de Santo André (CTR), Brasil
1999/01/05 - 1999/03/05 Repórter Free-Lancer Public Services International, França
1997/01/05 - 1998/12/20 Editor de Textos (Local e Internacional) TV Bandeirantes (Band), Brasil
1997/01/05 - 1997/12/30 Editor de Textos em SP (Esportes, Local e Nacional) Rede Globo, Brasil
Atividades

Consultoria / Parecer

Descrição da atividade Instituição / Organização
2007/08/13 - 2016/10/01 Senior Communications and Press Advisor at Eletrobras, responsible for strategic communication, media relations, institutional content, press briefings, and public communication planning. Worked on the dissemination of major federal programmes, including Luz para Todos, and supported board members in interviews, public statements, media engagement, and institutional communication strategies. Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA, Brasil
2006/01/05 - 2007/12/20 Press Advisor / Political Communication Advisor Press Advisor to the national presidency of the Workers' Party and one of the press co-coordinators of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's successful 2006 presidential campaign. Responsibilities included strategic communication planning, media relations, crisis communication, press releases, interviews, press conferences, and engagement with national and international media. Partido dos Trabalhadores, Brasil
2003/10/10 - 2006/06/01 Internet Coordinator / Head of Digital Communication (MDS) Internet Coordinator at the Brazilian Ministry of Social Development. Led the development of the Ministry's institutional web portal and digital communication channels. Coordinated online public communication strategies for major social programmes, including Fome Zero, Bolsa Familia, and Cadastro Unico, supervising content and technology teams responsible for digital public information and service-oriented communication. Governo Federal do Brasil - Ministério do Desenvolvimento Social, Brasil
2003/01/05 - 2004/01/10 Press Advisor Press Advisor at the Brazilian Ministry of Planning, Budget and Management, working on institutional communication, internal and external communication materials, media relations, and public information initiatives for federal civil servants. Governo federal do Brasil - Ministério do Planejamento, Orçamento e Gestão, Brasil
2001/01/10 - 2002/01/10 Reporter Reporter and contributor for major Editora Abril publications, including Veja, Exame, Superinteressante, Claudia, Guia do Estudante, and Nova Escola. Produced journalistic content on public affairs, education, business, science, and social issues. Editora Abril, Brasil
2000/01/05 - 2001/01/05 Reporter at Folha de S. Paulo, covering urban affairs and education. Responsible for reporting, news writing, and service-oriented journalism, including coverage related to higher education and university admission processes. Folha de S. Paulo, Brasil
1999/01/05 - 1999/12/20 Communications Manager responsible for implementing the press and communication strategy of a public employment agency, including media partnerships and public information campaigns related to employment services in Sao Paulo metropolitan area. Central de Trabalho e Renda de Santo André (CTR), Brasil
1999/01/05 - 1999/03/05 Freelance Reporter / Communication Consultant Produced and edited communication materials related to public services and sanitation policy in Brazil for an international labour organisation. Public Services International, França
1997/05/01 - 1997/12/30 Text Editor / Television News Editor Worked as a television text editor in Sao Paulo, editing sports, local, and national news content. The role involved newsroom production, text editing for broadcast journalism, coordination with reporting teams, and adaptation of news material for television formats. Rede Globo, Brasil
1997/01/05 - 1997/12/20 Text Editor / News Editor Temporary contract as News Editor at TV Bandeirantes in Sao Paulo. Edited local news for Canal 21 and international news segments for Jornal da Band, developing experience in television journalism, newsroom production, news editing, and coverage of local and international affairs. TV Bandeirantes (Band), Brasil