PEDRO
BRAUNER
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Journalist & Content Strategist

Writing, directing, and decoding stories that move — in three languages.

5+
Years covering
esports
100+
Articles
published
10M+
People
reached
50+
Videos
published
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5+
Years
100+
Articles
10M+
Reached
50+
Videos
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Video

Produced and directed shows, interviews, and documentary-style content reaching millions across YouTube and social.

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Pedro Brauner · Documentary
The tournament that wanted to rule the world | EWC Experience
A documentary about the Esports World Cup in Riyadh — the most ambitious esports event ever attempted, and what it actually felt like to be there. Reported, produced, and directed on the ground in Saudi Arabia.Song: Fucked Up by Racoma
Pedro Brauner · Cinematic
A day in Seoul — 4K Cinematic
Shot over a single day in Seoul during a tournament trip. No script, no crew — just a camera and the city.Song: Hazy Miss Daizy by Kid Bloom
La Sopa · Podcast
La Sopa
A Spanish-language Dota 2 podcast with LATAM's biggest gaming creators.
RDY.gg · Win Condition CS2
Win Condition CS2
A show covering the CS2 pro circuit — events, tactical shifts, roster moves, and what the results actually mean for the standings.
America Esports · Interview
¿Es el fin de Dota? Jenkins rompe el silencio y habla claro
A candid interview with Jenkins on the state of Dota 2 — declining playerbase, Valve's silence, and the game's future.
America Esports · Interview
Caóticos pero imparables: el estilo sudamericano en Dota 2 según Ephey
Ephey on what makes South American Dota different — the aggression, creativity, and why the region keeps surprising the world.
RDY.gg · Win Condition Dota
Win Condition Dota 2
A show covering the Dota 2 pro scene — tournament breakdowns, meta analysis, and the storylines shaping the competitive year.
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Photography

Event and editorial photography from Majors, LANs, and press floors. The margins of competitive gaming.

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Content Direction

Building editorial formats, leading creative teams, and developing the voice of media brands across LATAM and global esports.

La Sopa
Content Director
2025 — Present

Conceived and led La Sopa, a flagship long-form gaming and esports culture show for the LATAM market, produced at CRP Radios — one of Peru's leading radio groups. Developed the editorial format, booked and directed guests, and drove production from concept to release. 23 episodes. 3.6M people reached.

23 Episodes 3.6M Reached Show Production LATAM
Edge
Content Director
2021 — 2023

Hired to lead content direction and global expansion for Edge Esports, a competitive gaming media brand. Defined the editorial strategy, content formats, and social presence, growing the brand's digital footprint by over 1000% in impressions across global markets.

Global Expansion 1000%+ Growth Editorial Strategy Content Direction
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Writing

Features, interviews, and analysis from five years reporting on competitive gaming, esports business, and culture.

Text highlighted in yellow are annotations — thoughts I have now, looking back at what I wrote then.
Essay
The Current State of Overwatch 2: Disappointment and Potential
2022
Reportage
Berlin, May 2023: Two Conversations at the Major
2023
Essay
Why Are AAA Games Failing So Much?
2024
Essay
The Lisan Al-Gaib, and How Dune 2 Has Changed My Generation Forever
2024
Interview
On the Verge: How bzkA Almost Quit Everything and Won the World
2022
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Career Signal

Five years of coverage, output, and reach — visualized.

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Articles Published
Esports.net + more
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Interviews Conducted
Tier-1 players & orgs
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Shows, docs, formats
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Coverage by Game % of output
Career Arc Oct 2021 → Present

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Curriculum Vitae
Pedro Brauner
Journalist & Content Strategist · PT / EN / ES
[email protected] · Lima, Peru
Experience
Content and Creative Strategist Oct 2025 — Present
RDY.gg — Lima, Peru
Leading content and creative strategy for an esports media company covering CS2, Dota 2, and the broader competitive gaming ecosystem. Overseeing editorial direction, show development, and brand voice.
Content Manager Nov 2023 — Oct 2025
Growe — Lima, Peru
Led content strategy and production across multiple markets. Managed localization, SEO, and creative campaigns for a fast-growing company operating in competitive digital spaces.
Esports Journalist & Interviewer Nov 2022 — Nov 2023
Esports.net — Remote
Published 100+ articles and conducted 100+ interviews covering CS2, Dota 2, and Valorant Majors. Attended ESL One Berlin, Lima Major, and other tier-one events. Built one of the platform's most-read author profiles.
Communications Manager Jan 2021 — Oct 2023
PRIMAL — Lima, Peru
Managed communications and social presence for a LATAM esports organization. Grew digital footprint by 1000%+ in impressions. Created EDGE Esports, a regional media brand under the org.
Content & Podcasts Manager Oct 2021 — Nov 2022
CRP Radios — Lima, Peru
Produced and managed podcast content for one of Peru's leading radio groups. Developed La Sopa, a gaming and esports show that reached 3.6M people across 23 episodes.
Education
MBA — Marketing Expected 2026
PUCRS — Porto Alegre, Brazil
BA — Journalism & Communications 2018 — 2022
UPC — Lima, Peru
3.7 GPA · Graduated with High Honors
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