Michael Sperling - Freelance Videographer and Editor

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Leverkusen, Germany

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Experience

May 2018 - Present

8 years 4 months

Leverkusen, Germany

Remote

Self-employed videographer and editor

Self-employed (solo)

Responsibility and self-direction for corporate web video and TV content
Development and execution of creative concepts
Editing and post-production with Adobe Creative Cloud
Camera operation and VJ work for TV, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram
Use of equipment such as Sony Alpha 7 IV, DJI RS 3 Gimbal, Insta360 X3, DJI Mavic Mini 4 Pro, and other professional photo, video, and audio equipment
Collaboration with clients and partners, including Fishermans Friend, 1Live, Verstehen Sie Spaß, and others
National and international projects (excluding war zones)
Class B driving license, own car, and small drone license

Industry experience

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Experienced in Advertising and Media and Entertainment.

Advertising

Media and Entertainment

Business area experience

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Experienced in Marketing and Production.

Marketing

Production

Summary

Videographer and editor who has been working for 13 years and has been self-employed for 7 years. I currently handle regular projects like the crime podcast "MordLust" or an internal format for Vodafone. Irregular projects include highlight films for bands like Kärbholz & Ochmoneks. Work samples are available at [link]

Skills

Editing And Post-Production For Tv, Youtube, Tiktok, Instagram
Camera Operator / Vj
Creative Development And Execution
Photography
Corporate Web Video And Tv Content
Responsibility And Self-Direction
Class B Driving License
Own Car
Small Drone License
Ibus And Energy Drinks When It Takes Longer

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

Education

Aug 2014 - May 2018

Richard Riemerschmid Berufskolleg

Apprenticeship and high school diploma · GTA for Media & Communication · Cologne, Germany · 2.2

I completed a 3-year apprenticeship as a GTA, including an internship at RTL. I also extended the program by 9 months to get my full high school diploma. No one has cared so far, but I got my diploma.

Aug 2008 - Dec 2013

Ambrock GmbH

Journeyman's certificate · Painter and varnisher journeyman · Hagen, Germany

At the start of my career, I trained as a painter and varnisher and then worked in the trade for another 2 years.

Certifications & licenses

Class B driving license

Small drone license

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 1

Experience in Advertising 8.5 y

Avg length 8 y 3 m

Longest experience 8 y 3 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Self-employed videographer and editor

Main industries Advertising, Media and Entertainment

Main business areas Marketing, Production

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Member since

January 2026

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Michael is based in Leverkusen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

Michael has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 1 role and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 8 years and 3 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Self-employed videographer and editor.

Michael's most recent position is Self-employed videographer and editor at Self-employed (solo).

In recent years, Michael has worked for Self-employed (solo).

Michael is most experienced in industries like Advertising and Media and Entertainment.

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Marketing and Production.

Michael has recently worked in industries like Advertising and Media and Entertainment.

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Marketing and Production.

Michael attended Richard Riemerschmid Berufskolleg for GTA for Media & Communication.

Michael has 2 certificates. These include: Class B driving license and Small drone license.

The availability of Michael needs to be confirmed.

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