Harald J.-Self-employed
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Self-employed
Textbüro Jacob
Trade articles, blogs and white papers on case studies and innovative technologies, with a focus on digitalization, IT, IoT and Industry 4.0. Clients report very high readership, with positive effects on visibility and sales leads.
Project Manager "Hot Topics"
publish-industry Verlag GmbH
Developed special issues on Industry 4.0, with some focused on editorial topics and others tailored to clients. Responsible for the content concept and design of the issues; also developed a modular communications concept combining print and online access with other elements.
Editor-in-Chief A&D
publish-industry Verlag GmbH
Led the editorial team, developed the integrated print and online strategy, managed editorial relationships with key advertisers, and improved technical processes for updating the editorial system (CenShare).
Editorial Director IT-BUSINESS (print & online)
Vogel IT-Medien
Developed the weekly magazine "IT-BUSINESS", the daily newsletter "IT-BUSINESS today" and the website, which reached a peak in readership under my leadership that has not been surpassed since; led the editorial team, with responsibility for content and staff; managed key advertisers, particularly in distribution; represented the Augsburg office on the "Editorial Systems" working group (2008-2013), which played a key role in advancing the digitalization of editorial workflows; developed, organized and established the industry event "IT-BUSINESS Night".
Editorial Director IT-BUSINESS NEWS, online editor-in-chief
Vogel IT-Medien
Developed the weekly magazine "IT-BUSINESS", the daily newsletter "IT-BUSINESS today" and the website; developed customer magazines, for example for Microsoft ("Software-Business"); managed key advertisers, particularly in distribution; led the editorial team, with responsibility for content and staff.
Head of IT-BUSINESS NEWS market section, Deputy Online Editor-in-Chief
Vogel IT-Medien
Further development of the weekly magazine "IT-BUSINESS", the daily newsletter "IT-BUSINESS today" and the website; looking after the most important advertising clients, especially in distribution; (co-)leading the editorial team on content.
Senior Editor, IT-SALES WEEK (print & online), Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Vogel IT-Medien
Launching the weekly magazine "IT-BUSINESS", the daily newsletter "IT-BUSINESS today" and the website, which reached a peak in page views under my leadership that has not been surpassed since; deputy (content) lead of the editorial team; looking after the most important advertising clients, especially in distribution, and managing the "Market Figures" section.
Editor
Vogel IT-Medien
Launching the weekly magazine "IT-BUSINESS"; looking after the most important advertising clients, especially in distribution, and managing the "Market Figures" section.
Internship
ProSieben Nachrichtenstudio
News reports for the daily program "Pro7 Nachrichten", as well as longer stories for the magazine "Die Reporter" on Pro7.
Internship
ProSieben Nachrichtenstudio
News reports for the daily program "Pro7 Nachrichten", as well as longer stories for the magazine "Die Reporter" on Pro7.
Internship
Erdinger Neueste Nachrichten (Süddeutsche Zeitung)
News and lead stories for the local section of the Süddeutsche Zeitung in the Erding district.
Freelance editor
Newsletter Microsoft Works für Anwender
User-focused service topics related to the "Microsoft Works" software suite.
Internship
Der neue Tag
News, features, and reader surveys (text & images) for the local section of the daily newspaper "Der Neue Tag" (Weiden) in the Wunsiedel district, including covering for the local editor while on vacation.
Internship
Der neue Tag
News, features, and reader surveys (text & images) for the local section of the daily newspaper "Der Neue Tag" (Weiden) in the Wunsiedel district, including covering for the local editor while on vacation.
Civil service
SOS-Kinderdorf Oberpfalz
Caretaker, gardener, driver.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, and Manufacturing.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Sales, Marketing, Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, and Customer Service.
Summary
I have been working as a freelancer for publishers, PR agencies and industrial companies since 2017. Before that, I was a staff editor at “IT-BUSINESS,” a trade magazine for IT retailers published by Vogel Communications Group, for 16 years, and at “A&D,” a trade magazine for industrial automation published by publish industry in Munich, for four years.
My current work mainly involves writing blog posts and white papers. In previous roles, my responsibilities also included online news and social media posts.
All my texts are still “handcrafted”; I take pride in creating original content. They usually cover technological innovations and customer-specific applications. I occasionally use AI for research and to improve finished texts, but not to write them.
My range of topics is broad, but focuses on key areas of digital transformation. Examples include wired and wireless networking, including 5G for industrial automation and business applications in other vertical markets; safety and security for IT and industry; and the use of digital tools and technologies in industrial settings, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence (KI/AI), digital twins and Verwaltungsschale (Asset Administration Shell, AAS), simulation and modelling, virtualization and the Industrial Metaverse. My work also includes case studies and presentations of innovative technologies, especially with a view to their possible applications.
Skills
- Copywriting;
- Developing Content Plans (Longer White Papers, Blog Series, Special Issues, Etc.);
- Image Editing;
Languages
Education
Universität Leipzig
Diplom · Journalism, minor in Political Science · Leipzig, Germany
Ludwig-Maximilian-Universität
Journalism, minors in Political Science, Sociology and Law for Social Scientists · Munich, Germany
Primary school and secondary school, mathematics and science track
Certifications & licenses
Presentation / Rhetoric
Gustav Käser Training International · Stuttgart, Germany
Editorial Management
Akademie der Bayerischen Presse e.V.
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Frequently asked questions
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Harald is based in Augsburg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Harald speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Harald has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Harald has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Harald may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Harald would be well-suited for roles such as: Self-employed, Project Manager "Hot Topics", Editor-in-Chief A&D.
Harald's most recent position is Self-employed at Textbüro Jacob.
In recent years, Harald has worked for Textbüro Jacob.
Harald is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, and Manufacturing.
Harald is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Marketing, and Information Technology. Harald also has some experience in Project Management, Operations, and Customer Service.
Harald has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Manufacturing.
Harald has recently worked in business areas like Marketing and Sales.
Harald attended Universität Leipzig for Journalism, minor in Political Science.
Harald has 2 certificates. These include: Presentation / Rhetoric and Editorial Management.
Harald is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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