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Mark Lovell

German Content Writer

Mark Lovell
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Zusmarshausen, Germany

Experience

Aug 2023 - Aug 2024
1 year 1 month

German Content Writer

Atlanta Falcons

Expertise details
Position Summary
German Content Writer at Atlanta Falcons
Industries
Sport
Business Areas
Marketing
  • German language previews, articles, and reaction pieces for prestigious NFL franchise
Jan 2022 - Present
4 years 3 months

Live Football Commentator

Bayern Munich, Frauen Bundesliga

Expertise details
Position Summary
Live Football Commentator at Bayern Munich, Frauen Bundesliga
Industries
Sport
Business Areas
Marketing
  • Bundesliga / Champions League live match commentary
  • Google Pixel Frauen Bundesliga live match commentary
  • Highlights dubbing
  • Radio and TV style commentary
  • Translation and transcription of interviews
Jan 2022 - Oct 2022
10 months

Editor / Translator

European Championships Munich 2022

Expertise details
Position Summary
Editor / Translator at European Championships Munich 2022
Industries
Sport
Business Areas
Marketing
  • Wrote newsletters, landing pages, website copy, articles, brochures, and booklets for the biggest multi-sport event since the 1972 Olympics
Jul 2019 - Dec 2021
2 years 6 months

Head of Media & Communications

European Cricket Network

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of Media & Communications at European Cricket Network
Industries
Sport
Business Areas
Marketing
  • Led start-up project for website and social media digital communications for European cricket tournaments
  • Wrote press releases and speeches
  • Fulfilled press officer duties
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
3 years

Freelance Sports Writer

Deutsche Welle

Expertise details
Position Summary
Freelance Sports Writer at Deutsche Welle
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Marketing
  • Wrote football stories, features, and analysis for Germany’s international broadcaster
Jan 2016 - Present
10 years 3 months

Freelance Translator (DE-EN, EN-DE)

Freelance

Expertise details
Position Summary
Freelance Translator (DE-EN, EN-DE) at Freelance
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Sport
Business Areas
Operations
  • High-quality translations, transcriptions, and subtitling with rapid turnaround for high-profile clients such as CNN, UEFA, FIFA, Bayern München, Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht Frankfurt
Jan 2014 - Dec 2019
6 years

Freelance Bayern Munich Correspondent, Writer & Blogger

ESPN

Expertise details
Position Summary
Freelance Bayern Munich Correspondent, Writer & Blogger at ESPN
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Sport
Business Areas
Marketing
  • Provided Bayern Munich articles, news stories, features, analysis, blogs, updates, ratings, and opinion pieces
  • Promoted discussion on social media channels
Jan 2013 - Dec 2019
7 years

Freelance Bundesliga Football Writer

BBC Sport

Expertise details
Position Summary
Freelance Bundesliga Football Writer at BBC Sport
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Sport
Business Areas
Marketing
Research and Development
  • Conducted Bundesliga analysis for the Price of Football research project
  • Wrote articles on football personalities including Jürgen Klopp and Bastian Schweinsteiger
  • Covered the German national team
Jan 2012 - Present
14 years 3 months

Freelance German Football Contributor

CNN International / TRT World

Expertise details
Position Summary
Freelance German Football Contributor at CNN International / TRT World
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Production
  • Regular live TV contributor on flagship CNN World Sport programme with over 35 live interviews
Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
4 years

Freelance Sports Editor

The Munich Times / Munich Eye

Expertise details
Position Summary
Freelance Sports Editor at The Munich Times / Munich Eye
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Marketing
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Led start-up project for print and online sports section
  • Directed editing, copy editing, and proofreading
  • Engaged target audience and broadened readership
Jan 2008 - Dec 2015
8 years

Agricultural Research Expert

JATO Dynamics

Expertise details
Position Summary
Agricultural Research Expert at JATO Dynamics
Industries
Agriculture
Automotive
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Research and Development
  • Conducted agricultural market research specializing in the German tractor market for a world leader in automotive intelligence
  • Performed extensive data analysis
Jan 2008 - Dec 2013
6 years

Freelance English Football Commentator

MMC Sport

Expertise details
Position Summary
Freelance English Football Commentator at MMC Sport
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Sport
Business Areas
Production
  • Presented live studio radio-style commentary of European football including English Premier League, German Bundesliga, Spanish La Liga, and Italian Serie A
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
2 years

Freelance Cricket Commentator in German

Eurosport TV

Expertise details
Position Summary
Freelance Cricket Commentator in German at Eurosport TV
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Production
  • Provided enthusiastic German-language cricket commentary on international matches

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Sport, Media and Entertainment, Agriculture, and Automotive.

Sport
Media and Entertainment
Agriculture
Automotive
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Production, Marketing, Research and Development, Operations, Business Intelligence, and Project Management.

Production
Marketing
Research and Development
Operations
Business Intelligence
Project Management
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Summary

Proven track record in deadline-driven environments for world leaders in sports broadcasting.

Skills

  • Commentary
  • Live Reporting
  • German Football Expertise
  • Translations
  • Copywriter
  • Live Tv Interviews
  • Betting Expert
  • Podcasting
  • Women’s Football
  • Social Media Expertise
  • Proofreading
  • Editing
  • Microsoft Office (Word / Excel / Powerpoint) Proficient
  • Canva
  • Zoom

Languages

English
Native
German
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary
Russian
Elementary

Education

RAF Language School

Russian linguist · United Kingdom

National Council for Training of Journalists (NCTJ)

Journalism · United Kingdom

Certifications & licenses

Certificate In Player Care Online

London

Cambridge English Language Teaching (CELTA) Qualification

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13
Experience in Sport 18 y
Avg length 5 y 3 m
Longest experience 14 y 2 m

Expertise

Recent roles German Content Writer, Live Football Commentator, Editor / Translator
Main industries Sport, Media and Entertainment, Agriculture
Main business areas Production, Marketing, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 2

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Mark based?

Mark is based in Zusmarshausen, Germany.

What languages does Mark speak?

Mark speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary), Russian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Mark have?

Mark has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Mark has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Mark may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mark be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mark would be well-suited for roles such as: German Content Writer, Live Football Commentator, Editor / Translator.

What is Mark's latest experience?

Mark's most recent position is German Content Writer at Atlanta Falcons.

What companies has Mark worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mark has worked for Atlanta Falcons, Bayern Munich, Frauen Bundesliga, European Championships Munich 2022, European Cricket Network, and Freelance.

Which industries is Mark most experienced in?

Mark is most experienced in industries like Sport, Media and Entertainment, and Agriculture. Mark also has some experience in Automotive.

Which business areas is Mark most experienced in?

Mark is most experienced in business areas like Production, Marketing, and Research and Development. Mark also has some experience in Operations, Business Intelligence, and Project Management.

Which industries has Mark worked in recently?

Mark has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment and Sport.

Which business areas has Mark worked in recently?

Mark has recently worked in business areas like Production, Operations, and Marketing.

What is Mark's education?

Mark holds a Bachelor in Russian linguist from RAF Language School and a Bachelor in Journalism from National Council for Training of Journalists (NCTJ).

Does Mark have any certificates?

Mark has 2 certificates. These include: Certificate In Player Care Online and Cambridge English Language Teaching (CELTA) Qualification.

What is the availability of Mark?

Mark is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Mark?

Mark's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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