Journalist & Content Strategist — Lima, Peru

PEDRO
BRAUNER

I cover esports and culture in three languages.
Writing, directing, and decoding stories that move.

5+
Years covering
esports
100+
Articles
published
10M+
People
reached
50+
Videos
published
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01
Video

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

Pedro Brauner · Cinematic
A day in Seoul - 4K Cinematic
A personal, cinematic piece shot over a single day in Seoul during a tournament trip. No script, no crew — just a camera and the city.
La Sopa · Ep. 23
Final de temporada — con Blue, Jericho, LeoStyle y Brauner
Season finale of La Sopa, bringing together three of LATAM's biggest gaming creators for the first time on the same show. One of the most-watched episodes in the program's run.
RDY.gg · Win Condition
Win Condition CS2 #2: Malta's Massacre
Breaking down one of the most chaotic CS2 events of the season — the tactical shifts, the upsets, and what the results actually mean for the rankings.
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 whether the game still has a future at the top level.
America Esports · Interview
Caóticos pero imparables: el estilo sudamericano en Dota 2 según Ephey
Ephey on what makes South American Dota different — the aggression, the creativity, and why the region keeps producing players that surprise the world.
RDY.gg · Win Condition
Win Condition DOTA 2#: The Parker Show
Dissecting one of Dota's most unpredictable players and what his performances reveal about the state of the position 4 role at the highest level.
02
Photography

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

03
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
04
Writing

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

Esports.net

From Lima to the Majors: How South American CS Built Its Own Identity

A long-form feature on the rise of LATAM Counter-Strike and what it means for the global scene.

2023
Esports.net

Interview: DM on Winning ESL One Bangkok and What Comes Next for Parivision

Exclusive post-tournament sit-down with one of the CIS region's most consistent fraggers.

2023
RDY.gg

The Data Behind IEM Katowice: What the Numbers Actually Told Us

Decoding performance trends, surprising upsets, and what analysts missed before the event.

2026
La Sopa

Blue, Pancho Jericho y LeoStyle: la trilogía que cambió el contenido LATAM

Una conversación sobre creatividad, comunidad, y por qué el contenido en español por fin está siendo tomado en serio.

2024
Esports.net

The Business of Esports: Why Orgs Are Betting on Content Over Competition

An investigation into the shift from performance-first to media-first models in tier-one esports organizations.

2023
RDY.gg

Win Condition: Breaking Down the Meta Shift at ESL One Melbourne

A tactical analysis piece examining how the best teams adapted their strategies mid-tournament.

2025
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Freelance, collaborations, or just a good conversation about esports and storytelling. Reach out in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

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Curriculum Vitae
Pedro Brauner
Journalist & Content Strategist · PT / EN / ES
[email protected] · Lima, Peru · +51 972 086 752
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 250+ 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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