CURRICULUM VITAE
Depuis l'âge de 15 ans, je travaille en freelance pour un journal local à Pforzheim, en Allemagne, principalement en tant que rédacteur en ligne et journaliste sportif, depuis plus de 5 ans.
Après avoir terminé mes études secondaires et effectué deux stages (imprimé et vidéo), j'ai déménagé à Francfort pour poursuivre des études en études américaines et anglaises à l'Université Goethe.
Quand j’avais 21 ans, j’ai déménagé aux États-Unis pour étudier la communication stratégique avec une mineure en production cinématographique à la Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Après un stage à The Lawton Constitution à l'été 2022, j'ai commencé à y travailler à temps plein à l'été 2023 et à temps partiel à l'automne 2023.
Actuellement, je contribue à plusieurs courts métrages en tant qu'acteur, assistant réalisateur, technicien du son et PR. Je suis également en train de créer mon propre site Web d'informations satiriques Morning News Tonight et de travailler sur mon propre court métrage.
RESUME
Professional
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With over 9+ years in the field of multimedia journalism and digital marketing as well as 3+ years in video and film production, I am skilled in a variety of different areas.
Skills
Languages
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German (Native)
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English (Native-level - C2)
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French (basic - A2)
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Spanish (basic - A2)
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Italian (beginner - A1)
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Russian (beginner)
Professional Skills
Journalism (9+ years experience)
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Features, print/online articles
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Breaking News, live reporting
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Headlines, teasers, leads
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Research/Interviewing (on/off camera)
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Proofreading; secure in punctuation, grammar, spelling
Visual Media (3+ years experience)
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Lighting, set design, set management (1+ year)
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Filming & microphones (3+ years)
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Green Screen (8+ months)
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Live Broadcasting (1+ month)
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Video editing (3+ years), using graphics/templates (2+ years)
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Filming/editing in HD (1080p) & UHD/4K (2160p) (1+ month)
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Photography, photo editing (3+ years)
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Design, Print/Online (3+ years)
Marketing (9+ years experience)
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Social Media Management & Analytics (9+ years)
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Online Reputation Management (3+ years)
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SEO/SEM, Google Analytics (4+ years)
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Brand Management (4+ years)
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Generative AI (2+ months)
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Website Management (9+ years)
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Content Management Systems (9+ years)
Computer Skills
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Adobe Premiere Pro (3+ years)
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Adobe Photoshop (2+ years)
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Adobe InDesign (2+ years)
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Adobe After Effects (basic, 9+ months)
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Adobe Audition (2+ years)
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iMovie (3+ years)
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Python Coding, HTML (very basic)
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Canva (2+ years)
Work
Experience
WEVENTURE GmbH
Digital Marketing Agency in Berlin, Germany.
https://weventure.de/en
Digital Marketing Manager / SEO Copywriter
03/2024 - present
- Creating PR text about countries, travel plans, etc. for website
- Considering keywords for SEO strategies
The Lawton Constitution
Local newspaper in Lawton, OK, USA. Best newspaper in Oklahoma 2022 (Sequoyah Awards 2023).
www.swoknews.com
Multimedia Producer
05/2023 - 12/2023
- Crafting of 200+ print/online articles
- Topics (among others) schools, military, police/court, events, etc.
- Consideration to keywords and local SEO goals and strategies
- Multimedia: 40+ videos, 10+ podcasts, 500+ pictures
- Building & maintaining network around the local community
Features Writer
12/2022 - 12/2023
- Contributing to "Southwest Impressions" magazine
- Monthly travel feature stories
- Taking photos for optimal visualization of written content
The Southwestern
SWOSU student news site in Weatherford, OK, USA.
08/2023 - 12/2023
- Producing video content for Social Media (YouTube, Facebook)
- Contributing to live broadcast efforts using Blackmagic / OBS
Talk Show Producer
01/2023 - 07/2023
- Filming & editing talk show "College Secrets" in green screen studio
Video Journalist
10/2021 - 12/2022
- Producing video content about campus and local/state issues
- News video about the problems medical marijuana imposes on Oklahoma (incl. interviews with House Rep. & SWOSU professor)
Editor for News, Web, Video & Social Media
05/2020 - 10/2021
- Delegating news stories & producing multimedia content
- Increasing daily website visitors from ~5 to ~100 through user-oriented selection/production of content, SEO/SEM & social media
- Increasing Facebook followers from 35 to 1,600+; Instagram: 40 to 700+ through optimized multimedia strategies and analytics
- Increasing engagement and click rate on social media
- On-camera interviews with Airport Director of Oklahoma City & university President
News Reporter & Web Designer
10/2019 - 05/2020
- Curating print/online articles about campus topics
- Transition of print to online-only
- Creating news website (incl. mobile-friendly) using Wix
- Using SEO/SEM for indexing & optimization on Google
- Implementing social media strategies to increase followers
African Special Tours
Travel agency focused on luxury travels to the Southern and Eastern parts of Africa in Bad Vilbel, Germany.
www.ast-reisen.de
Web Copywriter
11/2018 - 07/2019
- Creating PR text about countries, travel plans, etc. for website
- Considering keywords for SEO strategies
Pforzheimer Zeitung
Local daily subscription newspaper with around 29,000 sold copies each day in Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. PZ-news is the online news site of Pforzheimer Zeitung with 3.3 million visits and 9.2 million page impressions per month.
Sports Reporter
11/2016 - 08/2019
- Writing print/online articles about sports games
- Conducting interviews with players, coaches & building networks
- Taking pictures
Web Content Writer & Editor
03/2014 - 08/2019
- Independent website maintenance on weekends
- Editing external news articles & writing own news stories
- Quick & effective handling of breaking news stories
- Posting content on various social media channels
- Using social media analytics to optimize engagement & click rate
- Live reporting from events (feed)
Internships
The Lawton Constitution
The Lawton Constitution is a local newspaper in Lawton, Oklahoma.
General Assignment Reporter
06/2022 - 08/2022
- Covering local topics, city committee meetings, camps, events, court
- Crafting over 80+ articles for print & online
- Taking photos, videos, e.g. from accidents, fires, evacuations
- Contribution to Best Front Page 2022 (Sequoyah Awards 2023)
TV-BW Medienproduktionen
TV-BW is a local video production company in Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, producing image films, broadcasts, news videos, etc. for PZ-news, local businesses, city governments, and various TV channels.
11/2016 - 02/2017
- Gaining insights into camera work & editing
- Using green screen, teleprompter, lighting, in a professional studio
- Helping with shoots of news videos (such as accidents, fires, etc.)
- Helping on set of a short film production
Pforzheimer Zeitung
Local daily subscription newspaper with around 29,000 sold copies each day in Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Reporter Sports/Local
08/2016 - 10/2016
- Getting to know the work in Sports & Local section
- Conducting interviews and research stories
- Learn how to work with newspaper layout software 'Dialog'
- Learn about dynamics and working processes in a newspaper
Der Tagesspiegel
Der Tagesspiegel is a daily national subscription newspaper located in Berlin, Germany, with a circulation of around 148,000 copies.
Sports Reporter
08/2019
- Editing short articles & putting them into the layout software
- Writing about sport events, e.g. soccer or basketball
- Conducting interviews, e.g. with Willy Kuhweide, olympic champion in sailing (1964)
Pforzheimer Zeitung Online
Local daily subscription newspaper with around 29,000 sold copies each day in Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. PZ-news is the online news site of Pforzheimer Zeitung with 3.3 million visits and 9.2 million page impressions per month.
Online News Editor
02/2014 - 03/2014
- Editing news content, e.g. from the DPA (German Press Agency)
- Creating small articles, e.g. police reports
- Utilizing Content Management System (CMS)
- Securing myself a job as freelance journalist
(Internship certificates are available upon request)
References
Dee Ann Patterson
Managing Editor, The Lawton Constitution
Scott Rains
Reporter for Police/American Indian Affairs, The Lawton Constitution
Dr. Lisa Boyles
Chair, Department of Art, Communication and Theatre, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Dr. Loran Lewis
Journalism Professor, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Jürgen Th. Müller
Managing Director, TV-BW Medienproduktionenen
Magnus Schlecht
Editor-in-Chief, Pforzheimer Zeitung
Friedhard Teuffel
Head of Sports Department, Der Tagesspiegel
Thomas Kurtz
Head of PZ-news, Pforzheimer Zeitung Online
(Letters of recommendation and/or contact information are available upon request)
Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK, USA
08/2019 - 12/2023
Major: B.A. Strategic Communication
Minor: Film Production & Communications (interdisciplinary)
Graduated, GPA: 3.6
Major courses:
- Media Law & Ethics
- Specialized Publications
- Writing for Mass Media
- Intro to Mass Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Strategic Communication Design
- Communication Theory
- Intro to Strategic Communication
- Multimedia Production
- Digital Storytelling
- Photojournalism
- Social Media
Goethe University
Frankfurt (am Main), Hesse, Germany
04/2018 - 07/2019
Major: B.A. American Studies
Minor: English Studies
3 semesters completed, GPA: 3.25
American Studies pursues an interdisciplinary approach, focusing on American literature, history, and culture with a strong emphasis on film and media studies.
(Transcripts are available upon request)
Certifications
Advance Your Content Marketing and SEO Skills
LinkedIn Learning Path with 4h 12m of course material
Completed: 12/2023
Courses:
- Content Marketing: ROI
- Content Strategy for Marketers
- Content Marketing: Producing and Promoting Live Video
- Marketing Strategy: SEO Content Writing
- SEO Strategy: Link Building
- Marketing Tools: SEO
Essential New Skills in Marketing
LinkedIn Learning Path with 3h 58m of course material
Completed: 05/2022
Courses:
- Diversity and Inclusion in Marketing
- The Habits of Successful Marketers
- Integrated Marketing Communications Strategies
- Marketing Analytics: Presenting Digital Marketing Data
- Social Media Marketing Tips
Essential New Skills in Media & Communications
LinkedIn Learning Path with 4h 3m of course material
Completed: 05/2022
Courses:
- Creating a Communications Strategy
- Media Relations Foundations
- Tips for Better Business Writing
- Marketing: Copywriting for Social Media
- Public Relations Foundations
Advance Your Skills as a Videographer
LinkedIn Learning Path with 10h of course material
Completed: 02/2022
Courses:
- Learning Video Production and Editing
- Media Relations Foundations
- Tips for Better Business Writing
- Marketing: Copywriting for Social Media
- Public Relations Foundations
Become a Cinematographer
LinkedIn Learning Path with 7h 44m course material
Completed: 02/2022
Courses:
Narrative Fundamentals
Working on Set
Hands On Techniques
Camera Movement for Video Production
Cinematic Video Lighting
Become a Video Production Crewmember
LinkedIn Learning Path with 10h 24m course material
Completed: 05/2022
Courses:
Learning Video Lighting
Video Lighting and Grip Basics
Cameras and Shooting
Lighting Design
Location Lighting
Location Audio Recording
(Certificates are available upon request)
Volunteer
Food & Resource Center
Weatherford, OK, USA
09/2021 - 05/2022
- ~3 hours/week, 70 hours total
- Working in warehouse & with clients
Collegiate Activity Board (SWOSU)
Weatherford, OK, USA
09/2019 - 05/2023
- 40 hours/semester, 240 hours total
- Organizing & conducting events, fundraisers, etc.
SG Pforzheim/Eutingen
Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
02/2017 - 12/2017
- SG Pforzheim/Eutingen is a local handball club for which I wrote previews and reports about games for its website
(Certificates for Food & Resource Center and Collegiate Activity Board are available upon request)
Honors & Awards
Jack B. Shelton & Walter Crouch Scholar
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Department of Art, Communication, and Theatre
Green Screen Studio Award
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Department of Art, Communication, and Theatre
Jack B. Shelton & Walter Crouch Scholar
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Department of Art, Communication, and Theatre
Journalism Award
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Department of Art, Communication, and Theatre
Academic Year 2021-22
Ted Ray Pyle Memorial Scholar
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Language and Literature Department
Academic Year 2021-22
Cedrick L. Crink Memorial Scholar
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Department of Art, Communication, and Theatre
Fall 2021
President's Honor Roll
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Dean's Honor Roll
Southwestern Oklahoma State University