Gaston Virkel

About Gaston Virkel

I’m an accomplished and award-winning executive with experience in Content Development as well as cross-functional expertise in creative, digital, production, post production, promotions (on-air and off-air), brand integration, writing, social media, and advertising. I count on my ability to combine knowledge of industry trends and corporate vision to resolve business issues, improve market share, and build brand identity. I perceived myself as a highly motivated team player with the keen ability to strategically think “outside of the box” in a transmedia environment. Passionate about content and always driven by creative and conceptualizing skills. I built an extensive professional network in Latin America, Brazil, U.S, and U.S. Hispanic media. I have been busy lately, worked on two series (one sci-fi and one comedy) coproduced by ViacomCBS and Amazon Studios. I also published my first novel while the second one is almost finished. On shinny days, I simply describe myself as a storyteller: that’s how I keep every platform on reach.

Experience

1. Content Developer Fifa World Cup 2026 Coverage

   NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

   Sep 2025 — Present · Miami, US

   Driving content development, editorial storytelling, and production for Telemundo Deportes’ FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage.· Lead research and narrative development of high-impact stories featured during live World Cup broadcasts.· Write and structure scripts for on-air segments, integrating sports, culture, and human-interest storytelling.· Collaborate across pre-production and production to shape editorial direction and content strategy.· Create original content for Rumbo al Mundial, contributing to key segments and audience engagement.· Developed Vida de Campeones, a long-format limited series exploring the personal and professional journeys of iconic football figures.

Education

• University of Buenos Aires

  Psychology

  1990 — 2000

• Universidad del Salvador

  Advertising

  1991 — 1996

• Escuela Superior de Creativos Publicitarios

  Tecnico Superior en Publicidad, Advertising

Skills

• After Effects
• Motion Graphics
• Editorial
• Content Strategy
• Film Production
• Social Media
• Entertainment
• Television
• Illustrator
• Producing
• Visual Effects
• Interactive Advertising
• Creative Direction
• Creative Writing
• Online Advertising
• Digital Strategy
• Post Production
• Video
• Screenwriting
• Video Editing
• Directing
• Radio
• Commercials
• Reality
• Art Direction
• Broadcast
• Creative Strategy
• Avid
• Digital Marketing
• Film
• Video Production
• Documentaries
• Multimedia
• Social Media Marketing
• Content Writing
• Broadcast Television
• Animation
• Storyboarding
• Digital Media
• Advertising