Joachim Bley - Journalist and Online Editor for Technology

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Kornwestheim, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 8 months

Journalist/Online Editor

Anondi GmbH

Research
Concept development
Writing
Topic examples: Home appliances series for DIYers (fault diagnosis and self-repair instructions for washing machines, refrigerators, freezers, cooktops, ovens...)

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Dresden, Germany

Author/Online Editor

Webmagazin connect-business (Weka Media Publishing)

Creating and structuring various online articles for the launch issue of a B2B magazine in the telecommunications industry
Follow-up reporting
Interviews
Company profiles
Technical article 5G campus networks

Jan 2020 - Dec 2024

5 years

Author/Editor

The Digitale GmbH/Deutsche Telekom

Podcast scripts on various telecommunications topics
Concept development and writing
Topic examples: fiber optic expansion, 5G mobile network rollout, 5G campus networks, in-house networking, health and mobile communications, apps with the highest data usage, introduction of Deutsche Funkturm, digitalization of schools, 5G standalone

Sep 2019 - Sep 2019

1 month

Author

Alfons W. Gentner Verlag GmbH & Co. KG

Whitepaper: introduction of a new commercial software practice guide for digitalization in the skilled trades
Research
Concept development
Writing

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

4 years

Author/Editor

100 Prozent Digital (G+F Verlags- und Beratungs-GmbH)

Articles and training materials on digitalization in the skilled trades
Development of seminar materials for blended learning courses
Blog posts
Press releases
Whitepapers on cloud applications
Company profiles
Topic examples: platform economy (e-learning materials), blockchain and smart contracts (training materials), technical articles and whitepapers on apps and cloud applications such as Meistertask, Memomeister, Craftnote and Datengut, business productivity services such as Google Workspace, Scaffeye; technical articles for Bitdefender, Blauarbeit, Caterpillar/Cat, In-Software, Milwaukee Tools, NFON, PCO, Shaper Tools, Testo

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

3 years

Editor-in-Chief/Author; Reviewer

VNR Verlag für die deutsche Wirtschaft AG

IEE - Internet Endlich Einfach (Print): choosing topics, content and graphic concept, performing tests, editorial, writing tips and step-by-step guides (text and screenshots)
Fritzbox@Home: technical and content review of articles, practical tests, copy editing
Topic examples: online shopping, creating photo books, online banking, switching energy providers, video chat, entertainment from media libraries, Wi-Fi optimization, VPN, smart home, mesh networks, router security, powerline networks

Jan 2008 - Dec 2024

17 years

Author/Editor and Project Manager

Various Clients (Samsung, Sunrise, Telekom, A1 Telekom Austria, Panasonic, Philips)

Magazine supplements: concept, research, writing, coordination with clients, graphics, and project partners
Topic examples: communication networks, 5G/LTE technology and fiber optic expansion, cloud computing, internet TV, landline and mobile plans, user tips for smartphones, tablets, and mobile internet, home networking, DECT telephony

Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

1 year

Scriptwriter

Athemia GmbH

Script for webinars by Hugo Boss
Concepts and texts on fashion topics (example: "Dress for Success – Fitting & Sizing")

Jan 2003 - Dec 2016

14 years

PR Editor/Copywriter

JVC (Nikko Communications/Belgium)

Technical translations (German/English and English/German) for print and online
Product descriptions
Marketing materials like flyers and brochures
Equipment tables/technical datasheets
Product catalogs
User and assembly manuals
Microsites
Press releases
Other (trade fair reports, interviews, video competition briefs...)
Topic examples: camcorders, security technology, digital TV, projectors, professional cameras & monitors, mobile entertainment, navigation systems, car hi-fi components, audio-video technology

Jan 2002 - Dec 2002

1 year

Editor

kernHouse Medienagentur Bley

Online training (blended learning) software courses for editors and administrators on the webEdition CMS system
Designing and developing training materials for webinars (online presentation, worksheets, exercises; text and screenshots)

Jan 2001 - Dec 2010

10 years

Author/Editor

DENON (Sound United)

Press and public relations, marketing, technical documentation
Press releases (concept and writing)
Sales manuals: planning, project management, creating all content, print processing, adaptations into other languages
Tutorials, user manuals (quick setup) and training materials: planning, testing, writing including screen creation
Sample topics: AV receivers, DVD players, hi-fi systems, system remote controls, setting up a home entertainment network, headphones, speakers

Jan 2000 - Present

26 years 8 months

Editor

kernHouse Medienagentur

Planning and writing (print and online)
Content management
Sample topics: news items and other website texts, trade show presentations, exposés, ads and posters, social media posts, slogan development, flyers and brochures as well as other marketing materials for various mid-sized companies, doctors and social and municipal institutions (City Senior Council Kornwestheim, German Red Cross, City of Kornwestheim...)

Jan 2000 - Dec 2024

25 years

Author/Editor

Weka Media Publishing

Technical articles and magazine supplements on various tech topics
Hardware tests (smartphones, tablets…) and software tests (operating systems, apps)
Network tests, survey and study analyses
Research (service topics, etc.)
Developing test procedures (video conferencing systems, e-readers...)
Concept and graphic briefing
Writing
Sample topics: mobile and landline network tests, comparison tests of video chat applications, trade show supplements (Connect Conference), tips & tricks for Windows and network components like routers and NAS systems, Connect customer barometer (video streaming, mobile providers, energy suppliers), smartphone and internet security, app tests (productivity tools, audio apps), smart home, data storage in the cloud, mobile operating systems, display technologies, DAB study analysis (digital radio), smartphone tips (Android and iOS)

Jan 2000 - Dec 2005

6 years

Copywriter and Technical Editor

Octave Audio

Product sheets, user manuals, advertising materials
Corporate design development
Print ads (idea and text)
Brochures
Product data sheets
Company profile
User manual and technical documentation

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Advertising, Information Technology, Telecommunication, Manufacturing, and Fashion.

Media and Entertainment

Advertising

Information Technology

Telecommunication

Manufacturing

Fashion

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Marketing, Research and Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Product Development.

Marketing

Research and Development

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Product Development

Languages

English

Advanced

German

Elementary

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Media and Entertainment 26.5 y

Avg length 8 y 4 m

Longest experience 26 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Journalist/Online Editor, Author/Online Editor, Author/Editor

Main industries Media and Entertainment, Advertising, Information Technology

Main business areas Marketing, Research and Development, Quality Assurance

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Joachim is based in Kornwestheim, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Joachim speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Elementary).

Joachim has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Joachim has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Joachim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Joachim would be well-suited for roles such as: Journalist/Online Editor, Author/Online Editor, Author/Editor.

Joachim's most recent position is Journalist/Online Editor at Anondi GmbH.

In recent years, Joachim has worked for Anondi GmbH, Webmagazin connect-business (Weka Media Publishing), The Digitale GmbH/Deutsche Telekom, Various Clients (Samsung, Sunrise, Telekom, A1 Telekom Austria, Panasonic, Philips), and kernHouse Medienagentur.

Joachim is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Advertising, and Information Technology. Joachim also has some experience in Telecommunication, Manufacturing, and Fashion.

Joachim is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Research and Development, and Quality Assurance. Joachim also has some experience in Project Management and Product Development.

Joachim has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment, Advertising, and Information Technology.

Joachim has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development.

Joachim is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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