Marcus Pinto

Innovative sports media expert skilled in brand activation and event logistics. Contributed to national campaigns that resulted in increased market share and engagement, ready to leverage expertise for impactful PR strategies in future projects.

• Social Media Management, Lapa Comunicação, 2020
• Sports Communication, FC Barcelona Innovation Hub, 2019
• Project Management, FGV Online, 2015

Multilingual communications strategist with 15+ years of global experience in sports media, public relations, social media, marketing and event leadership. Expert in brand storytelling, crisis management, and multicultural engagement. Proven success leading high-impact campaigns for elite organizations including ESPN and Fox Sports Brazil, Nissan, and CR Vasco da Gama and Fluminense FC. Adept at building inclusive narratives, managing international teams, and delivering results across diverse platforms., Strategic Communication & Crisis Management, Sports Media Production & Broadcasting, Event Planning & Brand Activation, Team Leadership & Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Digital Strategy & Social Media Management

• Sports Statistician, Genius Sports, Cleveland, OH, 03/01/25, Present, Provide real-time data analysis for soccer, ice hockey, and volleyball.
• Soccer Coach, America SCORES Cleveland, Cleveland, OH, 09/01/24, Present, Coach youth athletes in a program integrating poetry and soccer.
• Marketing Assistant, NCAA Women's Final Four (KTD-Events), Cleveland, OH, 04/01/24, 04/30/24, Supported fan engagement and event logistics.

• Winner - Business Strategy Game, BW University, 2024
• Conafut Prize - Diversity & Inclusion Campaign, Vasco da Gama, 2022
• Silver Effie Award - Nissan Olympic Torch Campaign, 2016
• Honorable Mention - Transparency International, Terra, 2015
• Tim Lopes Investigative Journalism Prize, Terra, 2013

• English
• Spanish
• Portuguese

• Futsal Camp, St. Dominic School, Management, Summer 25
• Board Member & Social Media Manager, Bulldogs, St. Dominic School
• Youth Soccer Coach, St. Dominic School
• Volunteer, GP Canada F1, Pro Football Hall of Fame, BW MBA Golf Outing
• Communications Volunteer, SOS Children's Village, St. Joseph Church (Rio)

• Director of Public Relations, C.R. Vasco da Gama, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 01/01/22, 09/30/22, Led PR strategy across professional, youth, and women's soccer divisions., Managed crisis response and stakeholder engagement during high-profile transitions. Produced institutional content including executive speeches and branded TV programs., Awarded Conafut Prize for Diversity & Inclusion Campaign.
• Executive Producer Coordinator, Fox Sports / ESPN, Brazil, 01/01/18, 01/31/21, Directed national sports content strategy and team operations., Oversaw coverage of global events: 2018 FIFA World Cup, Copa Libertadores., Managed cross-functional teams and editorial planning across platforms.
• Communications Coordinator, Fluminense F.C., Brazil, 03/01/17, 01/31/18, Led PR strategy across professional, youth, and women's soccer divisions., Managed crisis response and stakeholder engagement during high-profile transitions. Produced institutional content including executive speeches and branded TV programs.
• PR Coordinator, Nissan (Olympic Torch Relay), Brazil, 09/01/15, 09/30/16, Led brand activation in 350+ cities during Rio 2016 Olympics., Campaign contributed to a 5% market share increase., Silver Effie Award for campaign excellence.
• Executive Editor, Terra Networks, Brazil, 01/01/12, 08/31/15, Directed editorial coverage of global events: 2014 FIFA World Cup, London 2012, Rio+20 UN Conference, Copa America, Confederations Cup., Honored by Transparency International and Tim Lopes Journalism Prize.

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