I’m seeking roles where I can lead culture and/or media teams, drive strategic content and sponsorship initiatives, and contribute hands-on in fast-paced startup environments.
PEOpen to opportunities
Paula Echeverría
@paulaecheverra
Culture & Media manager blending content strategy, team leadership, and creative production for fast-moving startups.
Costa RicaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Culture and Media Manager with 9+ years at Slidebean, where I lead people strategy for a 30+ team and oversee content production for channels and newsletters reaching hundreds of thousands of subscribers. I combine creative experience as a writer/director with operational rigor to deliver high-quality, timely content and integrated sponsorships that respect our audience and brand voice.
I’ve managed end-to-end media operations, from content strategy and production oversight to pitching and negotiating sponsorships, while fostering a strong company culture. I thrive in startup environments, contribute both strategically and hands-on, and consistently drive projects to measurable results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SLCurrent
Media Manager
Slidebean
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Lead content strategy and production for Slidebean's primary YouTube channel (600K+ subscribers), Startup Club channel (25K+), and a 100K-subscriber Spanish newsletter; manage sponsor partnerships and integrate brand campaigns to align with audience and voice.
SLCurrent
People and Culture Manager
Slidebean
May 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)
Shaped and scaled company culture for a team grown to 30+, led exit interviews and cultural initiatives to improve performance and retention across the organization.
VF
Scriptwriter
Viddy Films
Jan 2013 - May 2019 (6 years 4 months)
Wrote scripts and developed narratives for short and feature projects over a six-year period, contributing to creative development and production planning.
SLVideo Producer / Storyteller
Slidebean
Oct 2017 - May 2018 (7 months)
Produced and crafted narrative-driven video content for company channels, overseeing end-to-end production to maintain high editorial and visual standards.
SLCustomer Success Representative
Slidebean
Oct 2016 - Apr 2018 (1 year 6 months)
Provided customer support and success management to Slidebean users, resolving issues and improving user satisfaction during product adoption.
PP
Director & Writer
Plugin Audiovisual Production
Apr 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 5 months)
Directed and wrote audiovisual projects, leading creative direction and production execution to deliver festival-ready short films and branded content.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UR
Universidad de Costa Rica
Sociology
2018 - 2023
Completed studies in Sociology at Universidad de Costa Rica, finishing in November 2023.
UVUniversidad Veritas
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Studied Film/Cinema/Video Studies at Universidad Veritas.
CR
Colegio Internacional SEK - Costa Rica
Attended Colegio Internacional SEK - Costa Rica (pre-university/secondary education).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
Costa RicaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
60k-100k USD
Social media
Job categories
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