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Joachim Bley

Freelance media conceiver and copywriter

Joachim Bley
Kornwestheim, Germany

Experience

Jul 2000 - Present
25 years 8 months
Kornwestheim, Germany

Freelance media conceiver and copywriter

Self-employed

  • Worked in areas such as telecommunications, IT, crafts, real estate and business administration.
  • Focused on making complex issues understandable, user-friendly and entertaining.
  • Project examples: conception and texts for websites, company portraits, image brochures and exposés for the real estate industry; blog posts and whitepapers on digitalization in craftsmanship; podcast scripts on developments in mobile and fixed networks; product and software usability tests and article creation for trade magazines; study evaluations in telecommunications for specialist publishers; conception and realization of magazine supplements on various technical topics; creation of German product catalogs, sales manuals, user manuals, training materials and press releases for consumer electronics companies; other marketing materials.
May 1994 - Jun 2000
6 years 2 months

Senior editor / Technical editor

Motorpresse Stuttgart

  • Senior editor “Current & Special Tasks” at the telecommunications magazine Connect.
  • Senior editor in audio, video and photo at the consumer magazine Plus.
  • Technical editor and head of test & technology at the HiFi magazine Audio.
May 1993 - Apr 1994
1 year

Journalism trainee

Motorpresse Stuttgart

  • Completed one-year additional training as a journalism trainee in the Audio editorial department.
  • Participated in a four-week journalism seminar at the Academy for Journalism in Hamburg.
Jul 1992 - Apr 1993
10 months
Tübingen, Germany

Technical editor

März – Gesellschaft für Technische Dokumentation mbH

  • Worked as technical editor.
Apr 1990 - Jun 1992
2 years 3 months

Development engineer (hardware and software)

Elektronik Systeme Lauer

  • Worked as development engineer for hardware and software.

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 (33 years), Telecommunication (32 years), Real Estate (25.5 years), Information Technology (2 years), Manufacturing (2 years), and Professional Services (1 year).

Media and Entertainment
Telecommunication
Real Estate
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Professional Services

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 Quality Assurance (32 years), Research and Development (32 years), Marketing (25.5 years), and Product Development (4 years).

Quality Assurance
Research and Development
Marketing
Product Development

Skills

  • Microsoft 365
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Censhare
  • Cms (Webedition, Pirobase, Wordpress)
  • Online Collaboration Tools

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Sep 1985 - Feb 1990

Fachhochschule Esslingen

Diploma Engineer (FH) · Telecommunications Engineering · Esslingen, Germany

Gymnasium Plochingen

Abitur (German high school diploma) · Plochingen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Time Management and Personal Work Techniques Seminar

Leadership and Cooperation Training Seminar

DTP with QuarkXPress

Advanced Training Course for Trainees

Academy for Journalism in Hamburg

Basic Business Course

Adult Education Center Esslingen

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Joachim based?

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

What languages does Joachim speak?

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

How many years of experience does Joachim have?

Joachim has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Joachim has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 2 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: Freelance media conceiver and copywriter, Senior editor / Technical editor, Journalism trainee.

What is Joachim's latest experience?

Joachim's most recent position is Freelance media conceiver and copywriter at Self-employed.

What companies has Joachim worked for in recent years?

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

Which industries is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Telecommunication, and Real Estate. Joachim also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Joachim most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Real Estate, and Telecommunication.

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 Joachim's education?

Joachim holds a Bachelor in Telecommunications Engineering from Fachhochschule Esslingen and a Bachelor from Gymnasium Plochingen.

Does Joachim have any certificates?

Joachim has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Time Management and Personal Work Techniques Seminar, Leadership and Cooperation Training Seminar, and DTP with QuarkXPress.

What is the availability of Joachim?

Joachim is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Joachim?

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