Ricardo Borges de Carvalho
Madrid
Summary
- 7 Olympic Games
- 5 Paralympic Games
- 2 Winter Youth Olympic Games
- 4 FIFA World Cups
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Dynamic Broadcast and Communications expert with extensive experience at Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS). Proven ability to lead multicultural teams and build strategic relationships, ensuring flawless media operations for global events. Demonstrated success in planning and executing high-pressure projects through adaptable problem-solving skills and a results-driven focus.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Broadcast Venue Support Coordinator
OBS – Olympic Broadcasting Services
02.2021 - Current
- Planning of all Media Rightsholder (MRH) activities in various Olympic venues within OBS and the local organizing committees (Tokyo 2020, Beijing 2022, Gangwon 2024, Paris 2024, Milano-Cortina 2026).
- Assist in the hiring process of all Liaison Games-time staff, including interviews and training.
- Promoted to Manager during Games time, overseeing 6 to 15 liaison teams across multiple venues.
- Help to plan and manage the MRH's Venue Survey Windows, a period during which broadcasters are allowed to conduct on-site detailed surveys in all of the Olympic venues.
- Supported preliminary training for all Games-time Management staff.
- Participated in planning and executing special projects (IOC Session, Official film, documentaries, etc.).
Communications & Public Affairs Coordinator
Ford Iberia/ Código Media agency
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for all Ford communication for Portugal.
- Presented the new Ford models to representatives of the Portuguese media.
- Responded promptly to media requests.
- Created, distributed, and monitored press releases to media outlets to promote events and initiatives.
- Supported the organization and execution of Ford events, both in Spain and Portugal.
Freelance Journalist/ Presenter/ Editor
Euronews
Brussels
05.2018 - 09.2020
- As an Editor, I ensured the quality of the news broadcast on the Portuguese antenna. I managed the Portuguese newsroom, the website, and social networks.
- Presented the news bulletins of the Portuguese service and commented in English on the World Service.
Broadcaster Services Officer
OBS – Olympic Broadcasting Services
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed the Media Rightsholders accounts for the Tokyo Olympic Games.
- Responsible for communicating and liaising with the rightsholders to facilitate their purchase of facilities and services from OBS.
Freelance Journalist
RTP Portugal
Brussels
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Produced television and radio news for the European affairs magazine program "De Lisboa a Helsínquia" (From Lisbon to Helsinki).
- I researched, wrote, voiced over, and edited all the stories I've produced.
- Interviewed key figures to gather story information.
Journalist/ Presenter/ News Editor
SIC Notícias
Lisbon
10.2007 - 01.2018
- As News Editor, I led a team of various journalists and was responsible for the afternoon broadcast of the leading 24-hour news channel in Portugal.
- As a news anchor, I presented live news bulletins and conducted hundreds of studio interviews.
- As a journalist, I delivered numerous TV stories and on-the-spot live reports.
Sports Journalist and Assistant Editor
Euronews
Lyon
06.2005 - 09.2007
- I scripted and voiced over hundreds of news stories for the Portuguese channel.
- Reported on breaking news stories related to sports.
- Managed the Sports team in the Editor's absence.
Education
Postgraduate Studies - Communication and Sports Journalism
Real Madrid International School And Europeia University
Lisbon And Madrid01.2012
Advanced Course - Political and Economics
Catholic University Portugal
Lisbon01.2008
Degree - Communication Sciences
Lusófona University
Lisbon01.2002
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Relationship building and networking
- Team Leadership
- Flexible Problem Solving
- Results-Focused
- Experienced working in multicultural environments
- Able to keep focus in high-pressure situations
Olympic and Paralympic experience
OBS - Broadcast Venue Support Manager:
Paris 2024 Olympic Games; Gangwon 2024 Youth Winter Olympic Games; Beijing 2022 Olympic/Paralympic Games; Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
OBS - Liaison Manager:
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games; Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games; PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympic Games; Rio de Janeiro 2016 Paralympic Games.
OCOG - Venue Media Coordinator:
Lausanne 2020 Youth Winter Olympic Games.
OBS - Chief Liaison Officer:
PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games; Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games; Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.
Olympic News Channel - Venue Reporter:
London 2012 Olympic Games.
FIFA World Cup experience - HBS
Broadcasting Liaison Officer:
2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, France
Senior Broadcasting Liaison Officer/ Broadcasting Liaison Officer:
2018 FIFA World Cup, Russia - Ekaterinburg, Sochi, Samara, Kazan, Moscow.
Broadcasting Liaison Officer:
2014 FIFA World Cup, Brazil - São Paulo, Porto Alegre, Fortaleza, Rio de Janeiro.
Broadcasting Liaison Officer:
2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa - Johannesburg, Bloemfontein.
Languages
Portuguese
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Advanced (C1)
C1
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Broadcast Venue Support Coordinator
OBS – Olympic Broadcasting Services
02.2021 - Current
Communications & Public Affairs Coordinator
Ford Iberia/ Código Media agency
09.2020 - 01.2021
Broadcaster Services Officer
OBS – Olympic Broadcasting Services
09.2019 - 01.2020
Freelance Journalist
RTP Portugal
10.2018 - 09.2019
Freelance Journalist/ Presenter/ Editor
Euronews
05.2018 - 09.2020
Journalist/ Presenter/ News Editor
SIC Notícias
10.2007 - 01.2018
Sports Journalist and Assistant Editor
Euronews
06.2005 - 09.2007
Postgraduate Studies - Communication and Sports Journalism
Real Madrid International School And Europeia University
Advanced Course - Political and Economics
Catholic University Portugal
Degree - Communication Sciences
Lusófona University
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