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Joachim Bley

Journalist / Online Editor

Joachim Bley
Kornwestheim, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present
3 years 2 months

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 2 months

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)
Jan 2000 - Dec 2005
6 years

Copywriter and Technical Editor

Octave Audio

  • product sheets, user manuals, marketing materials
  • corporate design development
  • print ads (concept and text)
  • brochures
  • product data sheets
  • company profile
  • user manuals and technical documentation

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Media and Entertainment (26 years), Advertising (26 years), Information Technology (25 years), Telecommunication (17 years), Manufacturing (17 years), and Fashion (1 year).

Media and Entertainment
Advertising
Information Technology
Telecommunication
Manufacturing
Fashion

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Marketing (26 years), Research and Development (25 years), Quality Assurance (25 years), Project Management (24 years), and Product Development (11 years).

Marketing
Research and Development
Quality Assurance
Project Management
Product Development

Languages

English
Advanced
German
Elementary

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Where is Joachim based?

Joachim is based in Kornwestheim, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Joachim speak?

Joachim speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Joachim have?

Joachim has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Joachim has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Joachim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Joachim be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Joachim would be well-suited for roles such as: Journalist / Online Editor, Author / Online Editor, Author / Editor.

What is Joachim's latest experience?

Joachim's most recent position is Journalist / Online Editor at Anondi GmbH.

What companies has Joachim worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Joachim has worked for Anondi GmbH, Webmagazin connect-business (Weka Media Publishing), The Digitale GmbH/Deutsche Telekom, Various Clients (Samsung, Sunrise, Telekom, A1 Telekom Austria, Panasonic, Philips), and kernHouse Medienagentur.

Which industries is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Advertising, and Information Technology (IT). Joachim also has some experience in Telecommunication, Manufacturing, and Fashion and Apparel.

Which business areas is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Research and Development (R&D), and Quality Assurance (QA). Joachim also has some experience in Project Management and Product Development.

Which industries has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Advertising, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Quality Assurance (QA), and Research and Development (R&D).

What is the availability of Joachim?

Joachim is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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