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Laura Helene May

Aschheim

Summary

Versatile journalist with extensive experience in political, regional, and digital media reporting. Proficient in creating engaging content, adept in writing, multimedia storytelling, using various CMS platforms, editing and producing SEO-optimized content Fluent in English, Spanish, and German.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

News Journalist

Ippen Media
2024.01 - Current
  • Wrote, edited and produced stories SEO-otimized Stories for Internet and digital channels.
  • Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
  • Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality.

Freelance Writer

Including Missy Magazine, An.schläge, ILA, Folker
2020.01 - Current
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
  • Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
  • Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.

Editorial Trainee

Münchner Merkur
2021.04 - 2023.08
  • Produced compelling political and regional news articles.
  • Conducted interviews, managed multimedia projects, and implemented storytelling techniques.
  • Developed expertise in digital content creation and SEO optimization.

Editorial Intern

Süddeutsche Zeitung
2017.06 - 2017.07

Contributed to cultural and lifestyle sections with research and article writing.

Education

Master of Arts - Master of Arts in Contemporary History And Media

University Of Vienna
Vienna
2019-12

Bachelor of Arts - Theater- Film- And Media Studies

University of Vienna
Vienna
2017-05

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Vienna
Vienna
2016-08

Skills

  • Writing and editing, Deadline management, Content creation, Breaking news coverage
  • Languages: German (native), English (fluent), Spanish (fluent), French (basic proficiency)
  • Tools: MS Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere
  • Content Management Systems: Cue, Hermes, and other CMS platforms
  • Additional: SEO, multimedia storytelling, research, and interview techniques

Timeline

News Journalist

Ippen Media
2024.01 - Current

Editorial Trainee

Münchner Merkur
2021.04 - 2023.08

Freelance Writer

Including Missy Magazine, An.schläge, ILA, Folker
2020.01 - Current

Editorial Intern

Süddeutsche Zeitung
2017.06 - 2017.07

Master of Arts - Master of Arts in Contemporary History And Media

University Of Vienna

Bachelor of Arts - Theater- Film- And Media Studies

University of Vienna

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Vienna
Laura Helene May