Kai Eckert - Editor-in-Chief Energy

Q: Where is Kai based?

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

Q: What languages does Kai speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Kai have?

Kai has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Kai has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 1 month . Note that Kai may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kai's latest experience?

Kai's most recent position is Editor-in-Chief Energy at DVV Media Group GmbH .

Q: What companies has Kai worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kai has worked for DVV Media Group GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Kai most experienced in?

Kai is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing , Energy , and Telecommunication . Kai also has some experience in Healthcare , Education , and Tourism and Hospitality .

Q: Which business areas is Kai most experienced in?

Kai is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Research and Development (R&D) . Kai also has some experience in Marketing , Product Development , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Kai worked in recently?

Kai has recently worked in industries like Energy , Media and Entertainment and Publishing .

Q: Which business areas has Kai worked in recently?

Kai has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Product Development , and Strategy and Planning .

Recommended expert

Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Oct 2019 - May 2025

5 years 8 months

Hamburg, Germany

Editor-in-Chief Energy

DVV Media Group GmbH

Leadership, organization and team management of the EID Energy Information Service editorial team (until 6/2024), including a daily online portal and a weekly print magazine
Giving lectures and moderating industry events
Strategically developing the product portfolio and modularizing content
Serving as an expert interview partner for the daily press, radio and TV broadcasters

Dec 2008 - Sep 2019

10 years 10 months

Freelance Editor and Journalist

Freelance

Creating topic plans and overseeing production workflows in Adobe InDesign
Laying out the daily PDF newsletter 'E&M Daily'
Focus topics: energy trading, climate policy, mobility, telecommunications and start-ups
Managing the daily online newsroom with 10 editors as editor-on-duty (initially as a stand-in, permanently rotating from 2010)
Producing various articles and interviews on digitalization, e-mobility and wind energy, including two market overviews and wind turbine maintenance
Writing background articles on European offshore wind energy and research and development

Jan 2004 - Nov 2008

4 years 11 months

Herrsching, Germany

Editor

Energie & Management Verlagsgesellschaft mbH

Jan 2002 - Dec 2003

2 years

Herrsching, Germany

Editorial Traineeship

Energie & Management Verlagsgesellschaft mbH

Sep 2001 - Dec 2001

4 months

Kiel, Germany

Clerk in the Asia Special Groups Department

GeBeCo mbH & Co. KG

Writing individual travel descriptions
Handling visa applications
Assisting with organizing tours and study trips

Jul 2000 - Jan 2002

1 year 7 months

Kiel, Germany

Web Designer

Christian-Albrechts University of Kiel

Created course and program overviews in HTML and CSS for crisis communication
Switched to a database-driven content management system
Coordinated and updated the website for the “contacts” company career fair

Nov 1993 - Dec 2001

8 years 2 months

Hamburg, Germany

Paramedic (Student Employee)

German Red Cross, Hamburg-Eimsbüttel District Association

Completed training and state exam as a paramedic
Performed qualified patient transports domestically and abroad
Provided first aid to sick and injured people during emergency rescue operations in Hamburg and neighboring communities

Aug 1992 - Oct 1993

1 year 3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Civilian Service Member

German Red Cross, Hamburg-Eimsbüttel District Association

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 (23.5 years), Energy (18.5 years), Telecommunication (11 years), Healthcare (9.5 years), Education (1.5 years), and Tourism (0.5 years).

Media and Entertainment

Energy

Telecommunication

Healthcare

Education

Tourism

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 Operations (15 years), Project Management (11 years), Research and Development (11 years), Marketing (7 years), Product Development (5.5 years), and Strategy (5.5 years).

Operations

Project Management

Research and Development

Marketing

Product Development

Strategy

Summary

Experienced journalist, passionate editor and versatile communicator with over 25 years of media experience and extensive expertise in developing audience-focused cross-media content strategies. After the major changes in the publishing industry, I am now looking for a meaningful challenge where I can actively contribute my experience from the ongoing transformation processes.

Skills

Adobe Indesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Excel
Data Analysis
Market Analysis
Python
Html & Css
Typo3 & Wordpress
Content Marketing & Seo
Image & Video Editing
Driving License Class B

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Apr 1994 - Jul 2001

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

Diploma in Geography · Geography, Sociology and Political Science · Kiel, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Emergency Medical Technician

German Red Cross, Hamburg-Eimsbüttel branch

Driving License Class B

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Kai based?

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

What languages does Kai speak?

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

How many years of experience does Kai have?

Kai has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Kai has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 1 month. Note that Kai may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kai be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kai would be well-suited for roles such as: Editor-in-Chief Energy, Freelance Editor and Journalist, Editor.

What is Kai's latest experience?

Kai's most recent position is Editor-in-Chief Energy at DVV Media Group GmbH.

What companies has Kai worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kai has worked for DVV Media Group GmbH.

Which industries is Kai most experienced in?

Kai is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Energy, and Telecommunication. Kai also has some experience in Healthcare, Education, and Tourism and Hospitality.

Which business areas is Kai most experienced in?

Kai is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Research and Development (R&D). Kai also has some experience in Marketing, Product Development, and Strategy and Planning.