Curriculum Vitae
Fernando Tadeu Pinto dos Santos
Identification
Personal identification
- Full name
- Fernando Tadeu Pinto dos Santos
Citation names
- Santos, Fernando
Author identifiers
- Ciência ID
- B612-E32B-250C
- ORCID iD
- 0009-0009-5994-4464
Email addresses
- fernando.tadeu.santos@gmail.com (Professional)
Knowledge fields
- Social Sciences - Media and Communications - Journalism and Social Media
Languages
| Language | Speaking | Reading | Writing | Listening | Peer-review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese (Mother tongue) | |||||
| English | Advanced (C1) | Advanced (C1) | Advanced (C1) | Advanced (C1) | Advanced (C1) |
Education
| Degree | Classification | |
|---|---|---|
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2024/09/02 - 2026/06/19
Concluded
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Ciência Política (Master's Degree)
Major in 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
" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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2022/09/02 - 2025/11/12
Concluded
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Ciências da Comunicação (Doctorate)
Major in Sem especialidade
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
"The Workers' Party Facing the Bolsonarist Offensive on Social Media Since the 2018
Brazilian Presidential Elections
" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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1999/08/16 - 2000/06/30
Concluded
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Ciência da Comunicação (Postgraduate Certificate)
Major in Comunicação e Estética do Audiovisual (Aluno Especial)
Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
"Postgraduate coursework in Communication and Audiovisual Aesthetics, with emphasis
on reception studies, political culture, public opinion, and transformations in communication." (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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A (Excellent) |
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1991/01/05 - 1994/12/27
Concluded
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Comunicação Social (Licence)
Major in Jornalismo
Faculdade Cásper Líbero, Brazil
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7,34 - Escala Brasil (0-10) |
Affiliation
Positions / Appointments
| Category Host institution |
Employer | |
|---|---|---|
| 2007/08/13 - 2016/10/01 | Assessor de Comunicação e Imprensa | Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA, Brazil |
| 2006/01/05 - 2007/12/20 | Assessor de Imprensa | Partido dos Trabalhadores, Brazil |
| 2004/10/10 - 2006/06/01 | Coordenador de Internet | Governo Federal do Brasil - Ministério do Desenvolvimento Social, Brazil |
| 2003/01/05 - 2004/01/10 | Assessor de Imprensa | Governo federal do Brasil - Ministério do Planejamento, Orçamento e Gestão, Brazil |
| 2001/01/05 - 2002/01/05 | Repórter | Editora Abril, Brazil |
Others
| Category Host institution |
Employer | |
|---|---|---|
| 2000/01/05 - 2001/06/05 | Repórter | Folha de S. Paulo, Brazil |
| 1999/01/05 - 1999/12/20 | Gerente de Comunicação | Central de Trabalho e Renda de Santo André (CTR), Brazil |
| 1999/01/05 - 1999/03/05 | Repórter Free-Lancer | Public Services International, France |
| 1997/01/05 - 1998/12/20 | Editor de Textos (Local e Internacional) | TV Bandeirantes (Band), Brazil |
| 1997/01/05 - 1997/12/30 | Editor de Textos em SP (Esportes, Local e Nacional) | Rede Globo, Brazil |
Activities
Consulting
| Activity description | Institution / Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Brazil |
| 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, Brazil |
| 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, Brazil |
| 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, Brazil |
| 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, Brazil |
| 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, Brazil |
| 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), Brazil |
| 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, France |
| 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, Brazil |
| 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), Brazil |