I’m Ricardo Esteves, a senior content editor and journalist with over 20 years of experience shaping clear, compelling storytelling across gaming, technology, entertainment, and B2B. I’ve written and refined hundreds of pieces with a strong editorial focus, SEO best practices, and messaging that’s always built to connect with the right audience. I thrive in fast-paced, international teams and remote workflows, leading on content strategy, outreach, and production coordination. From on-site event coverage around the world to conducting dozens of interviews and managing editorial timelines, I enjoy turning complex information into engaging content—whether in Portuguese localization, executive-ready editorial deliverables, or deep-dive features.…

Ricardo Esteves

I’m Ricardo Esteves, a senior content editor and journalist with over 20 years of experience shaping clear, compelling storytelling across gaming, technology, entertainment, and B2B. I’ve written and refined hundreds of pieces with a strong editorial focus, SEO best practices, and messaging that’s always built to connect with the right audience. I thrive in fast-paced, international teams and remote workflows, leading on content strategy, outreach, and production coordination. From on-site event coverage around the world to conducting dozens of interviews and managing editorial timelines, I enjoy turning complex information into engaging content—whether in Portuguese localization, executive-ready editorial deliverables, or deep-dive features.…

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I’m Ricardo Esteves, a senior content editor and journalist with over 20 years of experience shaping clear, compelling storytelling across gaming, technology, entertainment, and B2B. I’ve written and refined hundreds of pieces with a strong editorial focus, SEO best practices, and messaging that’s always built to connect with the right audience.

I thrive in fast-paced, international teams and remote workflows, leading on content strategy, outreach, and production coordination. From on-site event coverage around the world to conducting dozens of interviews and managing editorial timelines, I enjoy turning complex information into engaging content—whether in Portuguese localization, executive-ready editorial deliverables, or deep-dive features.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Outreach / Outreach Campaign Lead at Design Rush
July 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Led outreach campaigns to brands and agencies, converting them into interviews and potential clients. Secured hundreds of backlinks, mentions, and positive reviews from companies interviewed. Managed outreach schedules, interviews, and sales conversations using Click Up and HubSpot. Wrote and edited new pieces and interviews, maintaining a consistent voice and high editorial standards.
Gamer Actor at Gamereactor (Portuguese edition)
March 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025
Built and managed the Portuguese edition of Gamereactor from scratch, operating independently and remotely. Wrote and edited news, reviews, previews, and features in both English and Portuguese. Conducted video and written interviews with top global gaming companies via Zoom. Secured gear, assets, codes, and sponsorships from both Portuguese and international publishers. Collaborated with international team, contributing to editorial strategy and content quality.
Editor-in-Chief, Game Actor at Game Actor Portugal
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Built and managed Game Actor Portugal for nearly a decade, establishing it as Portugal’s third-largest gaming publication behind IGN and Eurogamer. Created original Portuguese content and localized and fact-checked English articles for the Portuguese audience. Wrote original English content for both the European site and the international network. Managed relationships with Portuguese publishers and studios to secure review codes, contests, and paid sponsorships.
Writer/Editor at Goody S.A.
June 1, 2013 - October 7, 2025
Wrote, edited, and managed content for major publications, including Official PlayStation and Xbox magazines; helped shape editorial leadership, schedules, and team structure; visited major studios worldwide; covered games hands-on and conducted interviews with leading developers.
Editor at CENJOR: Professional Journalism Course (Goody S.A. / training role)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2022
Progressed from writer to editor, producing previews, reviews, interviews, features, and news for major gaming publications, including Official PlayStation and Official Xbox magazines. Edited colleagues’ work to improve structure, clarity, accuracy, and editorial quality. Coordinated production across multiple gaming magazines by aligning writers, graphic designers, publishers, and advertisers to deliver each issue by deadline. Covered global industry events through interviews, studio visits, and hands-on coverage with companies such as Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Blizzard, Bungie, and Activision.

Education

Professional Journalism Course at CENTJOR
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

Accreditation: Portuguese Professional Journalist License
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2022
Portuguese Professional Journalist License
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Other