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Viola Klingspohn-Content Editor | Designer

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Braunschweig, Germany

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Experience

Oct 2012 - Present

Layout Designer | Editor | Journalist (freelance)

RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (RND)/Madsack Medien

Position Summary
Layout Designer | Editor | Journalist (freelance) at RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (RND)/Madsack Medien
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Quality Assurance
  • Editorial preparation of texts for daily newspapers and magazines
  • Editing, shortening, and improving articles stylistically
  • Writing headlines, introductions, and captions
  • Selecting, editing, and placing image material
  • Designing and print-ready production of editorial publications
  • Proofreading, final editing, and editorial quality assurance
Jan 2012 - Dec 2015

Editorial Lead (freelance)

Family magazine Clicclac

Position Summary
Editorial Lead (freelance) at Family magazine Clicclac
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Quality Assurance
Research and Development
  • Planning and managing editorial content
  • Developing long-term topic and publication plans
  • Researching relevant topics and trends
  • Interview requests, conducting interviews, writing texts, image selection
  • Editing and quality assurance of submitted articles
Nov 2011 - Present

Editor | Designer (freelance)

KLINGSPOHN – Graphic Design & Text Communication

Position Summary
Editor | Designer (freelance) at KLINGSPOHN – Graphic Design & Text Communication
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Information Technology
Marketing
Quality Assurance
  • Creating editorial and digital content for magazines and websites
  • Topic research, text creation, editing, and proofreading
  • Creating SEO-optimized content and managing it in WordPress
  • Developing and structuring complex topics in a clear way
  • Coordination with specialist departments and project stakeholders
  • Quality assurance and visual design of editorial content
Jul 2011 - Jul 2011
On-site

Internship in Media Design (as part of further training)

Westermann Group

Position Summary
Internship in Media Design (as part of further training) at Westermann Group
Industries
Education
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Quality Assurance
  • Contributed to the development of digital learning software
  • Testing and trialing new functions
  • Updating learning content and existing programs
  • Maintaining and revising software documentation
  • User-focused preparation of digital content
  • Careful quality assurance of content
Aug 2008 - Feb 2011

Employee Technical Documentation

Möhlenhoff GmbH

Position Summary
Employee Technical Documentation at Möhlenhoff GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Designing and creating installation and operating manuals, data sheets, and infographics
  • Maintaining content management systems
Jul 2007 - Jul 2008

Technical Editor

DS Produkte GmbH

Position Summary
Technical Editor at DS Produkte GmbH
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Product Development
  • Creation of user and assembly manuals for non-food consumer goods
  • Preparation of warranty cards and rating plates
  • Maintenance and updating of product data sheets
Nov 2004 - Nov 2006

Editorial Traineeship

Aktuell am Sonntag Verlag Gesellschaft mbH

Position Summary
Editorial Traineeship at Aktuell am Sonntag Verlag Gesellschaft mbH
Industries
Media and Entertainment
  • Research and writing of journalistic articles for various newspapers
  • Editorial support for the senior magazine “WIR im besten Alter”
  • Participation in press and PR appointments
  • Editorial reporting
  • Editorial layout and production preparation
  • Press photography and image selection

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Retail.

Media and Entertainment
Professional Services
Manufacturing
Retail
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Research and Development, and Product Development.

Information Technology
Quality Assurance
Marketing
Research and Development
Product Development
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Summary

As an experienced editor and content specialist, I develop content tailored to target groups for magazines and digital formats. I combine journalistic care with a good feel for language, topic planning, and a strong sense for relevant content. I support articles from research to editing and image selection all the way to publication.

Skills

Software

  • Adobe Indesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Coreldraw
  • Wordpress
  • Canva
  • Sharepoint
  • Microsoft 365
  • Generative Ai (Llms)
  • Windows/Mac

Core Competencies

  • Editorial Content Production
  • Content Planning And Topic Development
  • Magazine And Newsletter Editing
  • Text Editing And Final Editing
  • Journalistic Research And Interviews
  • Content Creation And Content Management
  • Target Group-Specific Communication
  • Image Editing And Image Selection
  • Quality Assurance And Proofreading
  • Seo
  • Digital And Print Media
  • Editorial Design

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Danish
Elementary
French
Elementary

Education

Apr 2000 - Jul 2004

Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences

Diploma Industrial Designer (FH) · Industrial Design · Germany · 1.6

Studies with a focus on concept development, design, and user-oriented communication. Development and visual preparation of complex content, presentation of ideas, and combining text, image, and design into clear solutions tailored to target groups.

Certifications & licenses

AI Content Creator

Akademie der Deutschen Medien

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7
Experience in Media and Entertainment 16.5 y
Avg length 5 y 5 m
Longest experience 14 y 9 m

Expertise

Recent roles Layout Designer | Editor | Journalist (freelance), Editorial Lead (freelance), Editor | Designer (freelance)
Main industries Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Main business areas Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 1

Profile

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

Viola has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Viola has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Viola may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Viola would be well-suited for roles such as: Layout Designer | Editor | Journalist (freelance), Editorial Lead (freelance), Editor | Designer (freelance).

Viola's most recent position is Layout Designer | Editor | Journalist (freelance) at RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (RND)/Madsack Medien.

In recent years, Viola has worked for RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (RND)/Madsack Medien and KLINGSPOHN – Graphic Design & Text Communication.

Viola is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, and Manufacturing. Viola also has some experience in Retail, Education, and Information Technology.

Viola is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Marketing. Viola also has some experience in Research and Development and Product Development.

Viola has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Media and Entertainment.

Viola has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Marketing.

Viola holds a Bachelor in Industrial Design from Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences.

Viola has 1 certificate: AI Content Creator.

Viola is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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

To hire Viola, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

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