Joachim Bley - Journalist / Online Editor

Kornwestheim, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 1 month

Journalist / Online Editor

Anondi GmbH

Research
Concept development
Writing
Topic examples: Home appliance series for DIYers (fault diagnosis and self-repair instructions for washing machines, refrigerators, freezers, cooktops, ovens...)

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Dresden, Germany

Author / Online Editor

Webmagazin connect-business (Weka Media Publishing)

Creation and development of various online articles for the first issue of a B2B telecom magazine
Follow-up reporting
Interviews
Company profiles
Technical article on 5G campus networks

Jan 2020 - Dec 2024

5 years

Author / Editor

The Digitale GmbH/Deutsche Telekom

Podcast scripts on various telecommunications topics
Concept development and writing
Topic examples: fiber-optic expansion, 5G mobile network rollout, 5G campus networks, in-house networking, health and mobile communications, apps with the highest data usage, an introduction to Deutsche Funkturm, digitalization of schools, 5G standalone

Sep 2019 - Sep 2019

1 month

Author

Alfons W. Gentner Verlag GmbH & Co. KG

Whitepaper: introducing a new business software – a practical guide to digitalization in the trade
Research
Concept development
Writing

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

4 years

Author / Editor

100 Prozent Digital (G+F Verlags- und Beratungs-GmbH)

Articles and training materials on digitalization in the trade
Development of seminar materials for blended learning courses
Blog posts
Press releases
Whitepapers on cloud applications
Company profiles
Topic examples: platform economy (e-learning materials), blockchain and smart contracts (training materials), technical articles and whitepapers on apps and cloud applications such as Meistertask, Memomeister, Craftnote and Datengut; business productivity services like Google Workspace and Scaffeye; technical articles for Bitdefender, Blauarbeit, Caterpillar/Cat, In-Software, Milwaukee Tools, NFON, PCO, Shaper Tools, Testo

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

3 years

Editor-in-Chief/Author; Reviewer

VNR Verlag für die deutsche Wirtschaft AG

IEE - Internet Endlich Einfach (Print): topic research, content and graphic design, conducting tests, editorial, writing tips and step-by-step guides (text and screenshots)
Fritzbox@Home: technical and content review of articles, hands-on testing, proofreading
Sample topics: online shopping, creating photo books, online banking, switching energy providers, video chat, streaming media entertainment, Wi-Fi optimization, VPN, smart home, mesh networks, router security, powerline networks

Jan 2008 - Dec 2024

17 years

Author/Editor and Project Manager

Various Clients (Samsung, Sunrise, Telekom, A1 Telekom Austria, Panasonic, Philips)

Magazine supplements: planning, research, writing, coordination with clients, graphics and project partners
Sample topics: communication networks, 5G/LTE technology and fiber-optic expansion, cloud computing, internet TV, fixed-line and mobile tariffs, user tips for smartphones, tablets and mobile internet, home networking, DECT telephony

Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

1 year

Scriptwriter

Athemia GmbH

Script for Hugo Boss webinars
Concept and texts on fashion topics (example: "Dress for Success – Fitting & Sizing")

Jan 2003 - Dec 2016

14 years

PR Editor/Copywriter

JVC (Nikko Communications/Belgium)

Technical translations (German/English and English/German) for print and online
Product descriptions
Marketing materials such as flyers and brochures
Specification tables/technical data sheets
Product catalogs
User/installation manuals
Microsites
Press releases
Miscellaneous (trade fair reports, interviews, calls for video contest entries...)
Sample topics: camcorders, security systems, digital TV, projectors, professional cameras & monitors, mobile entertainment, navigation systems, car hi-fi components, audio-video technology

Jan 2002 - Dec 2002

1 year

Editor

kernHouse Medienagentur Bley

Online training (blended learning) software courses for editors and administrators on the webEdition CMS system
Planning and development of training materials for webinars (online presentations, worksheets, exercises; text and screenshots)

Jan 2001 - Dec 2010

10 years

Author/Editor

DENON (Sound United)

Press and public relations, marketing, technical documentation
Press releases (concept and text)
Sales manuals: planning, project management, creation of all content, print handling, adaptations into other languages
Tutorials, user guides (quick setup) and training materials: planning, testing, writing including screen captures
Sample topics: AV receivers, DVD players, hi-fi systems, system remotes, setting up home entertainment network, headphones, speakers

Jan 2000 - Present

26 years 1 month

Editor

kernHouse Medienagentur

Concept and writing (print and online)
Content management
Sample topics: news items and other website texts, trade show presentations, exposés, ads and posters, social media posts, slogan development, flyers and brochures, as well as other marketing materials for various mid-sized companies, doctors and social and municipal institutions (Kornwestheim Senior Citizens Council, German Red Cross, City of Kornwestheim...)

Jan 2000 - Dec 2024

25 years

Author/Editor

Weka Media Publishing

Technical articles and magazine supplements on various tech topics
Hardware tests (smartphones, tablets…) and software tests (operating systems, apps)
network tests, surveys and study evaluations
research (service topics, etc.)
development of test methods (video conferencing systems, e-readers…)
concept and graphic briefing
writing
Sample topics: mobile and landline tests, comparison tests of video chat applications, trade show supplements (Connect Conference), tips & tricks for Windows and network components like routers and NAS systems, Connect customer barometer (video streaming, mobile providers, energy suppliers), smartphone and internet security, app tests (productivity tools, audio apps), smart home, cloud data storage, mobile operating systems, display technologies, DAB study analysis (digital radio), smartphone practical tips (Android and iOS)