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Marcel Schuler

Senior Content Consultant

Marcel Schuler
Gauting, Germany

Experience

Sep 2018 - Sep 2020
2 years 1 month
Munich, Germany
Hybrid

Team Lead Content Marketing

roadsurfer GmbH

Responsibility for the strategy, team leadership and performance of the content department with a focus on organic conversions and internationalization. ● Responsible for multilingual website rollouts as part of the internationalization. ● Responsible for multilingual website rollouts as part of the internationalization. ● Building and managing influencer and media collaborations.

Oct 2010 - Present
15 years 5 months
Gauting, Germany
Remote

Senior Content Consultant

  • i22 / Telekom: Strategic content management for an entertainment platform; quality assurance, SEO-compliant structuring and maintenance of complex product data in CoreMedia.
  • mediorbis.de: Planning and optimizing online communication for the website and social media, along with implementing an internal news channel.
  • Servier Deutschland: Developing the content strategy and SEO monitoring using Seobility & Google Analytics.
  • NEXT Munich: Comprehensive digital strategy and SEO analysis across all channels.
  • hinterland.camp: Strategic concept and implementation of a holistic content strategy including storytelling, as well as setting up content marketing and press infrastructure.
  • Meteor Film: Website relaunch including WordPress implementation and setting up Facebook campaign workflows.
Nov 2003 - Aug 2018
14 years 10 months
Baden-Baden, Germany

Editor (freelance)

Südwestrundfunk

  • Selecting news content from various sources based on journalistic and audience-specific criteria
  • Preparing this content for users
  • Writing articles, editing images and editing videos
  • Publishing content online (SWRAktuell.de, SWR3.de), on social media profiles (SWR Aktuell, SWR3) and in the SWR Aktuell app
  • Contributing to the "News for Natives" team, awarded the German Radio Prize 2013 in the "Best Innovation" category
May 2002 - Oct 2003
1 year 6 months
Oberndorf, Germany

Editor

DIG GmbH

  • Writing and editing articles for woodZ-mag.com
  • Conceptual development of the website
  • Main contact for the music section and building new contacts
  • Internet and image research and editing
  • Publishing articles in the DIG GmbH CMS
  • Acting as deputy for the editorial team lead
Jul 2001 - Jan 2002
7 months
Gütersloh, Germany

Freelance Contributor (Angelfire Germany)

Lycos Europe GmbH

  • User support and community management
  • Designing special features and integrating partners
  • Writing editorial contributions
  • Working on solving complex tasks with commitment and initiative
  • Planning and executing editorial projects
Jan 2001 - Jun 2001
6 months
Hamburg, Germany

Editorial Intern

LYCOS Angelfire

  • Writing articles on a range of topics, including photo editing
  • Managing and conceptually further developing the community
  • Implementing and executing editorial concepts
  • Using Content Publication Tool, VISIO, Macromedia Dreamweaver, and Adobe Photoshop
  • Researching the dpa image database and gaining insight into new media business models
Feb 1997 - Mar 1997
2 months
Gütersloh, Germany

Community Work Intern

Gütersloh District Youth Welfare Office

  • Preparing, conducting, and analyzing an activating survey in the Schumannstraße neighborhood
  • Creating questionnaires, press articles, and flyers
  • Interviewing households and documenting the results
  • Graphically presenting the results on the computer
  • Participating in the residents' meeting and visualizing the survey results
Oct 1996 - Nov 2000
4 years 2 months
Bielefeld, Germany

Student and Research Assistant

University of Bielefeld, Institute for Science and Technology Research

  • Creating graphics with SigmaPlot and Corel Presentation
  • Conducting literature research in the university library and in CD-ROM/online databases
  • Designing web pages using HTML editors
  • Collecting and preparing empirical data for research projects
  • Office tasks (word processing with WordPerfect and MS Word)

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment (25 years), Pharmaceutical (15.5 years), Professional Services (15.5 years), Telecommunication (15.5 years), Education (4 years), and Tourism (2 years).

Media and Entertainment
Pharmaceutical
Professional Services
Telecommunication
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 Marketing (24 years), Information Technology (17 years), Quality Assurance (15.5 years), Strategy (15.5 years), Research and Development (4 years), and Product Development (2 years).

Marketing
Information Technology
Quality Assurance
Strategy
Research and Development
Product Development

Summary

Senior content and SEO strategist with over 20 years of experience in digital media and platform models. I specialize in combining journalistic storytelling with scalable content systems, bringing solid expertise in popular CMS solutions like Coremedia and WordPress. My experience spans from agile start-up and scale-up environments to strategic consulting for corporations and major clients.

Skills

  • Strategy & Conception – Content Strategy: Development Of Core Stories, Editorial Planning And 360-degree Communication.

  • Strategy & Conception – Customer Journey: Optimization Of Target Audience Communication And Building Digital Sales Concepts.

  • Strategy & Conception – Online Marketing: Performance Campaigns (E.g. Facebook), Lead Generation And Influencer Marketing.

  • Seo & Analytics – Seo Optimization: On-page Optimization (Metadata, Headings, Alt Tags) And Technical Audits.

  • Seo & Analytics – Monitoring: Proficient Use Of Tools Like Seobility, Xovi And Google Analytics.

  • Systems & Technology – Content Management (Cms): In-depth Knowledge Of Coremedia, Wordpress And Bcc, As Well As Various Other Cms.

  • Systems & Technology – Multimedia: Professional Use Of Adobe Photoshop And Programs For Audio And Video Editing.

  • Systems & Technology – Project Management: Coordination Of Teams, Agencies And Freelance Authors.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Bielefeld University

Diploma in Sociology · Sociology · Bielefeld, Germany · good

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Where is Marcel based?

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

What languages does Marcel speak?

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

How many years of experience does Marcel have?

Marcel has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Marcel has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months. Note that Marcel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marcel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marcel would be well-suited for roles such as: Team Lead Content Marketing, Senior Content Consultant, Editor (freelance).

What is Marcel's latest experience?

Marcel's most recent position is Team Lead Content Marketing at roadsurfer GmbH.

Which industries is Marcel most experienced in?

Marcel is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Pharmaceutical, and Professional Services. Marcel also has some experience in Telecommunication, Education, and Tourism and Hospitality.

Which business areas is Marcel most experienced in?

Marcel is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Information Technology (IT), and Quality Assurance (QA). Marcel also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Research and Development (R&D), and Product Development.

Which industries has Marcel worked in recently?

Marcel has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Pharmaceutical, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Marcel worked in recently?

Marcel has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Marketing, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Marcel's education?

Marcel holds a Master in Sociology from Bielefeld University.

What is the availability of Marcel?

Marcel will be available full-time from February 2026.

What is the rate of Marcel?

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