Richard Pérez-Feria - Editor-in-Chief, The Mountains Media

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Work Background

The MountainsEditor In Chief

Jan. 2022New York City Metropolitan AreaFounding Editor in Chief of “2022’s Magazine Launch Of The Year” covering the Catskills to the Berkshires and everything in between.

Cannabis Now Editorial Director

Jan. 2021 - Dec. 2024New York City Metropolitan AreaEditorial Director for premier national cannabis magazine in the US.

SPORTS (Of Course) with Jonah & RPFPodcast Host

Jan. 2021 - Dec. 2024New York City Metropolitan AreaCo-host and Executive Producer of "SPORTS (Of Course) with Jonah & RPF" podcast covering NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, tennis, Olympics, FIFA and more. Available at YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean.

The Principal PostSenior Consulting Editor

Jan. 2020 - Dec. 2023New York, United StatesSenior Consulting Editor at The Principal Post, an authoritative advisory and self-publishing platform for personal narratives and press.

PuraPhyEditor In Chief

Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2023New York City Metropolitan AreaEditor in Chief of PuraPhy.com, the premier destination for all things CBD, hemp, functional mushrooms and psychedelics.

Out MagazineEditor In Chief

Jan. 2020 - Dec. 2020New York, NYEditor in Chief (Guest) of Out Magazine, the largest LGBTQ celebrity, lifestyle and fashion magazine in the US.

Saratoga LivingEditor in Chief/CEO

Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2020Saratoga Springs, NYEditor in Chief and CEO of 'saratoga living,' home of the premier lifestyle media company encompassing New York’s Capital Region.

Forbes Travel GuideSocial Media Senior Consultant

Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2018New York, NYSocial Media Senior Consultant (contract) for the world's largest and most respected luxury resort ratings brand. Worked directly with the CEO and Content Lead in proposing and delivering new programs aimed at building FTG's social media consumer engagement across myriad platforms.

Douglas Elliman Real EstateEditor in Chief/EVP, ELLIMAN

Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2017New York, NYExecutive Vice President, Editor in Chief, ELLIMAN Media at Douglas Elliman. Also served as Editor in Chief of ELLIMAN and ELLIMAN.com/media

Now It Counts | NiC MagazineVice President, Editor in Chief, NowItCounts.com and NiC Magazine

Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2014New York, NYFounding Vice President, Editor in Chief at NowItCounts.com and NiC Magazine and a regular contributor to The Huffington Post (celebrities).

MOD Media, LLCExecutive Vice President, Editor in Chief, HudsonMOD

Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2013Greater New York City AreaFounding Executive Vice President, Editor in Chief at HudsonMOD, a luxury magazine owned by MOD Media.

Greenspun Media GroupEditor in Chief, VEGAS INC & Business Editor, Greenspun Media Group

Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2011Las Vegas, Nevada AreaFounding Editor in Chief at business weekly, VEGAS INC as well as Business Editor at Greenspun Media Group (Niche Media, Las Vegas Sun).

RepublicaSenior Vice President, Editorial & Entertainment

Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2009Miami/Fort Lauderdale AreaFounding Editor in Chief at celebrity and sports websites targeting US Hispanics as part of PLANETASTIC. I concurrently worked as Senior Vice President at República (same owners), a branding firm where I focused on entertainment, celebrity, sports and Web-related clients.

MODE MEDIAEditorial Director, BRASH.com

Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2009San Francisco Bay AreaFounding Editor in Chief at BRASH.com, a large men's entertainment and lifestyle Web consumer vertical owned by Mode Media (formerly Glam Media) as a companion site to the company’s huge, glam.com. Solely in charge of all editorial aspects of the high-profile launch, including all significant writing for the site as well as line editing and assigning of stories, assembling the editorial calendar and freelancers, developing special features and multiple daily updates. Additionally, I served as content curator from myriad editorial sources.

RPF VENTURES, INC.Chief Executive Officer

Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2008Greater Los Angeles AreaOwner of Los Angeles-based media and entertainment company where I developed a wide variety of television, film and Web projects, including creating and serving as Executive Producer for several reality television programs as well as being the Executive Producer of the award-winning film,"East Side Story." I created and served as Executive Producer, writer and on-air host of the Hispanic entertainment vlog, "Latin 360." I spearheaded and developed a new website project for Univision, the nation’s largest Spanish-language television network. Ongoing consulting with numerous entertainment and media clients including One&Only Resorts (Kerzner International), Poker Pro America, Symbolic Action (Comedy.com) and more.

Time Inc.Editor in Chief, People en Español

Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2006Greater New York City AreaDuring my successful tenure as Editor in Chief of the nation’s largest and most important magazine for Hispanics, People en Español enjoyed unprecedented growth, year-over-year rate base increases, record advertising sales and numerous awards for editorial excellence. I also led the magazine to healthy profitability for the first time. During the years I was at the helm, the magazine landed on AdWeek’s “10 Under 50” list four years in a row, a first for a Hispanic title. The publication won several coveted FOLIO: Gold Awards including “Best Entertainment Magazine” and “Cover of the Year.” Additionally, I was the founding Editor in Chief of the title’s heavily trafficked website, PeopleEnEspanol.com. I created, developed and rolled out “event” (tent-pole) issues—tied to advertising friendly, massive events—50 Most Beautiful, Star of the Year, 25 Sexiest Bachelors, People en Español 100, Best & Worst Dressed, Hispanic Hollywood and more.

Hartle MediaEditor in Chief, 7x7 Magazine

Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2003San Francisco Bay AreaDirected the re-launch of San Francisco's premier celebrity, fashion and food magazine to critical acclaim and commercial success. Secured, interviewed and wrote all of the magazine’s celebrity cover stories and important features as well as oversaw the title’s major design overhaul. Concurrently served as editorial consultant to Phil Bronstein, Executive Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle, for the respected newspaper’s Sunday Magazine.

Weider PublicationsVice President, Editorial & Creative Services

Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2002Greater New York City AreaOversaw all editorial and creative aspects of the fitness publishing company’s New York City-based specialty division while serving as Founding Editor in Chief of the huge newsstand title SHAPE’S Fit Hollywood as well as being EIC of teen hit JUMP, fashion’s Fit Pregnancy Style and gym quarterly Strong.

PressCorps, Inc.Executive Vice President, Editorial Director

Jan. 1995 - Dec. 2000Greater New York City AreaAs co-owner and co-founder of this successful consumer and custom magazine company, I served as Editor in Chief of the newsstand hits Celebrity Style, Teen Celebrity, Gym, Burn and Tennis Match as well as heading business-to-business publications Music Choice, Medical Tribune and American Druggist. My business partner, George W. Slowik, Jr., and I sold the company in early 2000.

POZ PublishingEditor in Chief, POZ

Jan. 1993 - Dec. 1995Greater New York City AreaAs founding Editor in Chief of this revolutionary and National Magazine Award-winning publication, we changed the conversation about what a health-based consumer magazine could look, read and feel like. With contributors such as Maureen Dowd, Bruce Weber, Andrew Sullivan and Albert Watson, POZ made its presence known to be sure.

Miami Mensual/MonthlyEditor in Chief

Jan. 1989 - Dec. 1993Miami/Fort Lauderdale AreaEditor in Chief of the then largest bilingual luxury magazine in the US reaching South Florida Hispanics.

Village Voice MediaEditorial Assistant, 7 Days

Jan. 1987 - Dec. 1989Greater New York City AreaOn the launch team working as Editor in Chief's Adam Moss' executive assistant for the National Magazine Award-winning NYC weekly.

Esquire MagazineEditorial Staff

Jan. 1986 - Dec. 1987Greater New York City AreaWorked with editors (Adam Moss, Ellen Fair) on myriad special issues, editorial projects and other features.