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Detlev S.-Freelance IT and telecommunications trade journalist and PR consultant

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Oberursel, Germany

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Jan 2002 - Present
Oberursel, Germany

Freelance IT and telecommunications trade journalist and communications consultant

Freelance

Position summary
Freelance IT and telecommunications trade journalist and communications consultant at Freelance
Industries
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Information Technology
Marketing
Research and Development
  • Works as a freelance IT and telecommunications trade journalist for print and online media, and as a communications consultant for small and medium-sized German and Dutch IT companies.
  • Creates specialist publications, white papers and journalistic articles on topics such as AI, IT sustainability, climate protection through low-code development and the introduction of electronic invoicing, etc. (more than 100 original work samples are available at [link])
  • Analyzes and reports on cybersecurity trends, including the NIS-2 Directive, security by design and the development of associative computers.
  • Conducts expert interviews with specialists and executives on technological innovations such as digital shadows in production and predictive maintenance.
  • Numerous publications in trade media such as Wirtschaftsinformatik & Management, IM+io, IT&Production, Digital Business Magazin, eGovernment Computing, etc.
Jan 1999 - Dec 2002
Frankfurt, Germany

Editor of the E-Business magazine “CYbiz”

Deutscher Fachverlag (dfv)

Position summary
Editor of the E-Business magazine “CYbiz” at Deutscher Fachverlag (dfv)
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Marketing
  • Edited and developed content for the E-Business magazine “CYbiz” until it was discontinued.
Jan 1996 - Dec 1997
Frankfurt, Germany

Press spokesperson and PR manager

Germany.net

Position summary
Press spokesperson and PR manager at Germany.net
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Marketing
  • Led press and public relations for the early online service Germany.net. ([link]

Industry experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment and Information Technology.

Media and Entertainment
Information Technology
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Experienced in Marketing, Information Technology, and Research and Development.

Marketing
Information Technology
Research and Development
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Summary

has been working since 2002 as a freelance IT and telecommunications trade journalist (print and online) and communications consultant for small and medium-sized German and Dutch IT companies.

Skills

  • Around 30 Years Of Experience As A Communications Consultant And In Editorial Work (Print And Online), With Extensive It Industry Expertise Gained Through A Focus On Specialist Topics And Close Collaboration With Various It And Telecommunications/Software Companies, Well-Known Trade Media, National Daily Newspapers And A Local Weekly Newspaper.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Business training

Journalism traineeship

Fachhochschule Frankfurt/M.

Technical documentation · Frankfurt, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3
Experience in Media and Entertainment 28 y
Avg length 10 y 3 m
Longest experience 24 y 10 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance IT and telecommunications trade journalist and communications consultant, Editor of the E-Business magazine “CYbiz”, Press spokesperson and PR manager
Main industries Media and Entertainment, Information Technology
Main business areas Marketing, Information Technology, Research and Development
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Detlev is based in Oberursel, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Detlev speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

Detlev has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Detlev has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 10 years and 11 months. Note that Detlev may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Detlev would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance IT and telecommunications trade journalist and communications consultant, Editor of the E-Business magazine “CYbiz”, Press spokesperson and PR manager.

Detlev's most recent position is Freelance IT and telecommunications trade journalist and communications consultant at Freelance.

In recent years, Detlev has worked for Freelance.

Detlev is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment and Information Technology.

Detlev is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Information Technology, and Research and Development.

Detlev has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Media and Entertainment.

Detlev has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Marketing, and Research and Development.

Detlev attended education in Business training.

Detlev is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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10% of experts charge €1280 or more per day.
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