Nathalie Heinke - Senior Communications Specialist

Q: Where is Nathalie based?

Nathalie is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Nathalie speak?

Nathalie speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Nathalie have?

Nathalie has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Nathalie has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 8 months . Note that Nathalie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Nathalie's latest experience?

Nathalie's most recent position is Senior Communications Specialist at Self-employed .

Q: What companies has Nathalie worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nathalie has worked for Self-employed .

Q: Which industries is Nathalie most experienced in?

Nathalie is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Education , and Healthcare . Nathalie also has some experience in Professional Services , Government and Administration , and Tourism .

Q: Which business areas is Nathalie most experienced in?

Nathalie is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Project Management , and Product Development . Nathalie also has some experience in Customer Service , Research and Development , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Nathalie worked in recently?

Nathalie has recently worked in industries like Education , Healthcare , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Nathalie worked in recently?

Nathalie has recently worked in business areas like Marketing and Project Management .

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Jan 2015 - Present

11 years 3 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior Communications Specialist

Self-employed

Bentley Innomed (2023): set up internal communication; conceptualized (information architecture, format development, design, and strategic direction) and implemented Phase 1; produced text, images & video
Zeiss Group (since 2020): conduct interviews with scientists; create content for the intranet and recruiting; write web copy for software
Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH (2015-01-01 to 2020-12-31): collaborated on the final report; guided press tours; served as the main press contact; wrote trend reports; collected quotes from business leaders; conducted interviews; wrote features; sourced images; ghostwrote
Federal Center for Nutrition (since 2023): write articles for the "Sustainable Consumption" and school catering sections
Hessen Trade & Invest (2020-01-01 to 2022-12-31): researched; conducted interviews and wrote reports (including photography) for Technology Land magazine
National Center for Early Help (2021-09-01 to 2022-12-31): co-developed content and strategy for the website "elternsein.info"; wrote texts for the NZFH app; researched topics; researched images; produced content; conducted interviews; selected interview partners; wrote specialist articles with personas from a Sinus study (SEO-optimized and simple language); developed quiz concepts; sourced images; ideated, researched, and planned journalism Instagram formats and posts
Frankfurt City School Authority (2016-01-01 to 2022-12-31): managed text for the annual report in collaboration with specialist departments; conducted interviews and profiles; contributed to design and concept with CapCut; managed projects; used WordPress
German National Tourism Board (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31): researched; suggested SEO topics; wrote listicles; created features and photo reports for the Nature section; worked with other clients

Aug 2013 - Jan 2015

1 year 6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior Copywriter

Design Agentur Nordisk Büro Plus

developed communication concepts for brochures, flyers, and websites
designed ad campaigns
developed corporate tone of voice
wrote articles and newsletter copy
collaborated creatively on pitches for various Instagram clients

Jan 2010 - Jul 2013

3 years 7 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Content Manager / Online Editor

OgilvyOne

Media Markt: supported the build-up of the Facebook brand presence; managed responses during the Facebook launch; answered user inquiries; handled crisis communication
IKEA Germany: defined the brand tone for Facebook user inquiries; managed crisis communication; developed the "Creative Fuel by Nathalie" section; created engagement ideas for the Hej community; independently managed the section from concept development through trade show representation to answering user inquiries, photography, and post creation; managed responses in the Hej community and on the Facebook brand presence; collaborated on the 2013 "Wichtel" Christmas concept
Volkswagen: set up the content section of the "Mein Auto" customer portal; conducted inventory review; performed competitor analysis; created storyboards; developed the editorial plan
created content and websites for direct clients and magazines

Mar 2002 - Nov 2009

7 years 9 months

Rodgau, Germany

Press Officer

Serien.lighting

classic press work: wrote PR texts; maintained relationships with journalists; handled inquiries; conceptualized, produced, and managed the company's anniversary book; coordinated freelance writers and the design agency; wrote copy for corporate brochures, newsletters, and products; developed slogans
freelance project: conceptualized and produced the craft book "Kinderspiel" for Swiss Haupt Verlag
ongoing freelance work for Frankfurter Rundschau, Wiesbadener Kurier, Offenbach Post, FAZ.NET, ZDF Heute Online, and TAZ in the areas of science & education and culture

Aug 2001 - Dec 2001

5 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Online Editorial Intern

FAZ. Electronic Media

wrote articles; conducted interviews; wrote features, reports, and articles in the fields of science & culture
attended editorial meetings and planning; worked on the morning editorial desk; contributed to format development
then continued as a freelance contributor

Sep 1999 - Dec 2000

1 year 4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Junior Online Editor

Rat für Formgebung

Editorial management of the online platform "euro-design-guide"
Writing blog posts; research; strategic direction of the website
Writing product texts; attending trade fairs; client acquisition
Started freelancing at the Offenbach Post

Jan 1999 - Jul 1999

7 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Editorial Intern

Zeitschrift form

Writing articles and news items; research
Contributing to issue and topic planning; participating in editorial meetings; developing topics

Industry Experience

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

Experienced in Manufacturing, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Government and Administration, and Tourism.

Manufacturing

Education

Healthcare

Professional Services

Government and Administration

Tourism

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Marketing, Project Management, Product Development, Customer Service, Research and Development, and Sales.

Marketing

Project Management

Product Development

Customer Service

Research and Development

Sales

Skills

Journalism
Corporate Communication
Capcut
Wordpress
Seo
Press And Public Relations
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Adobe Indesign
Internal Communication
Design
Instagram
Social Media

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1990 - Jun 1991

University of Darmstadt

Architecture · Darmstadt, Germany

Johann Wolfgang Goethe University

Magistra Artium, focus: cultural, intellectual, and social history · English Philology, Art History and Art Education · Frankfurt, Germany

Philipps University

Intermediate Examination · Media Studies, English Literature, Graphic Design, Painting · Marburg, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Building Reach with Instagram

Discrimination-Sensitive Language

Producing Explainer Videos

Radio Journalism

Long Form: The Reportage

Easy Language

Seo Keyword Research & Copywriting

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Manufacturing 19 y

Avg length 3 y 8 m

Longest experience 11 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Communications Specialist, Senior Copywriter, Content Manager / Online Editor

Main industries Manufacturing, Education, Healthcare

Main business areas Marketing, Project Management, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 7

Profile

Created

June 2024

Last Update

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Nathalie based?

Nathalie is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Nathalie speak?

Nathalie speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Nathalie have?

Nathalie has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Nathalie has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 8 months. Note that Nathalie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nathalie be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nathalie would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Communications Specialist, Senior Copywriter, Content Manager / Online Editor.

What is Nathalie's latest experience?

Nathalie's most recent position is Senior Communications Specialist at Self-employed.

What companies has Nathalie worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nathalie has worked for Self-employed.

Which industries is Nathalie most experienced in?

Nathalie is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Education, and Healthcare. Nathalie also has some experience in Professional Services, Government and Administration, and Tourism.

Which business areas is Nathalie most experienced in?

Nathalie is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Product Development. Nathalie also has some experience in Customer Service, Research and Development, and Sales.

Which industries has Nathalie worked in recently?

Nathalie has recently worked in industries like Education, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Nathalie worked in recently?

Nathalie has recently worked in business areas like Marketing and Project Management.

What is Nathalie's education?

Nathalie holds a Master in English Philology, Art History and Art Education from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University.

Does Nathalie have any certificates?

Nathalie has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Building Reach with Instagram, Discrimination-Sensitive Language, and Producing Explainer Videos.

What is the availability of Nathalie?

Nathalie is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Nathalie?

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