ABOUT
MAÍRA WATANABE

Maíra Watanabe is a Brazilian journalist and producer developing and delivering human-centred stories for global audiences. With over two decades of experience across international production, her work spans documentaries, current affairs, and factual entertainment.

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Editorially driven and research-led, she has worked across Europe, Latin America, Asia, the USA, and Africa. Alongside her UK-based work, she remains actively engaged in the Brazilian market, where her experience, access, and network allow her to develop authentic stories with depth and cultural nuance.

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She specialises in translating complex cultural dynamics into compelling, character-led narratives, combining strong journalistic rigour with a collaborative, people-first approach. This has enabled her to build trust-based relationships with contributors, institutions, and local teams, and to secure sensitive access across a wide range of productions.

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Her work bridges the UK and Brazilian industries, combining international editorial standards with local insight. She is driven by stories that offer meaningful perspectives and connect audiences to real human experiences across cultures.

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​​​MA TV Journalism - Goldsmiths University of London

Based in Buckinghamshire, England, UK