An accomplished digital media strategist and editorial leader, Renan has crafted compelling content across luxury fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment for over 15 years. Following senior editorial roles at Brazil’s premier entertainment publication Caras Magazine and Rolling Stone Brazil, he currently serves as Deputy Digital Director at WWD and FootwearNews. Having lived and worked professionally in both Brazil and the United States, he brings deep expertise in cross-cultural communication and bilingual content strategy to international markets. When he’s not analyzing performance metrics, SEO strategies or mentoring editorial teams, he’s usually exploring New York City’s cultural landscape with his husband.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WWD & FootwearNews, Fairchild Media Group: Deputy Digital Director
(Promoted in November 2023 — Present; New York, NY)
WWD & FootwearNews, Fairchild Media Group: Senior Digital Editor
(August 2022 — November 2023; New York, NY)
Tom Winter Architects: Communications Strategy Consultant
(July 2021 — August 2022; New York, NY)
Young Studios: Digital Marketing Director
(February 2020 — July 2021; New York, NY)
Yahoo! Brazil: Senior Copywriter, Freelancer
(February 2018 — May 2020; New York, NY)
Rolling Stone Brazil: Communications Correspondent, Freelancer
(February 2018 — May 2020; New York, NY)
Pequeno Ato: Communications Manager
(February 2015 – May 2018; São Paulo, Brazil)
Caras Magazine: Senior Editorial Manager
(January 2010 – May 2018; São Paulo, Brazil)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Ed.S. Transmedia Storytelling & Content Strategy, PUC-SP, Brazil (2016)
• B.A. Journalism & Communications, UMESP, São Paulo, Brazil (2008-2012)
• A.A. Dramatic Arts & Performance Studies, ESACH, São Paulo, Brazil (2012-2014)
• H.S. Marketing & Business Administration, UniRadial Technical School, Brazil (2006-2008)
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