TV Liberal Reporter Laís Nunes Reflects on 'Reporter Mirim 2026' Project

TV Liberal recently aired a series of reports produced by the five winners of the 'Repórter Mirim 2026' (Young Reporter 2026) contest. Reporter Laís Nunes, who accompanied four of the young participants, shared insights into the production process. Nunes expressed that while there was significant exchange, she felt she learned more from the children. The contest involved analyzing dozens of submissions from aspiring young journalists based on creativity, feasibility, and regional relevance. Two of the five winners are from Belém, and three hail from the interior of Pará state, specifically from Capanema, Igarapé-Miri, and Santa Luzia do Pará. Laís Nunes, assisted by cinematographer Jorge Paixão, guided the production for children from Belém, Igarapé-Miri, and Santa Luzia do Pará. This included a visit to an indigenous village, which presented logistical challenges. The report from Capanema was overseen by reporter Noriel Magalhães. Nunes noted the unique freshness and individuality children brought to their chosen topics, which often mirrored themes covered by TV Liberal but from a child's perspective. She detailed how the young reporters were instructed on journalistic practices, including interviewing techniques and crafting television scripts, emphasizing that each child presented their report in their own distinct way. Nunes described her first experience with the 'Repórter Mirim' project as deeply rewarding and enchanting, highlighting the pride she felt in collaborating with the children to create the reports. The 'Repórter Mirim' initiative is part of TV Liberal's 50th-anniversary celebrations, with this edition's theme being 'For TV Liberal's 50 years, I want to tell...'. The winning reports covered diverse subjects, including indigenous dreams for better education, capoeira as a tool for inclusion, a riverside football school, the importance of inclusive public squares, and daily life in Belém's historic district.