Nicole Froio

About

Dynamic and growth-driven writer and editor harnessing passion for crafting compelling and engaging content for a variety of audiences. Demonstrated track-record of brainstorming and developing high-quality ideas by employing research-focused approach. Natural communicator adept at fostering collaboration with authors, managers, and team members to steer organizational growth. Proven ability to handle multiple responsibilities and editorial processes, consistently delivering superior content within tight deadlines. Committed to promoting diverse cultures and perspectives, amplifying marginalized voices through impactful storytelling, and fostering environmental progress. Proficient in multiple languages including Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French.I am a writer, journalist, translator and researcher with a doctorate in Philosophy on the subject of media, gendered violence and masculinity. I work as a freelance journalist, researcher and cultural critic on a contract basis. I also work as a freelance translator for audiovisual and digital publication projects (Portuguese to English and vice-versa). In the past five years, I have written cultural criticism on films, TV shows, albums and digital cultures. I have experience covering live events (I worked as a fixer and freelance reporter during the 2014 FIFA World Cup), in writing op-eds and essays exploring a myriad of subjects, and in writing cultural criticism about audiovisual media. I also have experience in court reporting, local news gathering, high-profile interviewing, blogging and feature writing. I love to research complicated stories. I received a 2.1 in the best journalism course in the UK (University of Sheffield) in July 2012 and was shortlisted for the Daily Mail Graduate Scheme 2012. I have a Master's Degree in Women's Studies, where I critiqued and engaged with the representation of Brazilian women in Western tourism marketing material from 1964 to 1985, and just submitted my doctoral thesis on #MeToo and masculinity.