Mark L.
Sports Writer, Commentator, Journalist, Translator, Fluent German speaker
Experience
Aug 2023 - Aug 2024
1 year 1 monthGerman Content Writer
Atlanta Falcons
- German language previews, articles and reaction pieces for the Atlanta Falcons
Jan 2022 - Present
4 yearsLive Football Commentator
Bayern Munich, Women's Bundesliga
- Live match commentary of the Bundesliga and Champions League for Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga
- Highlights dubbing
- Radio and TV style commentary
- Translation and transcription of interviews
Jan 2022 - Oct 2022
10 monthsEditor / Translator
European Championships Munich 2022
- Wrote newsletters, landing pages, website copy, articles, brochures and booklets for the multi-sport event
Jul 2019 - Dec 2021
2 years 6 monthsHead of Media & Communications
European Cricket Network
- Led start-up project including website, social media and digital communications for European cricket tournaments
- Press releases
- Speechwriting
- Press officer duties
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
3 yearsFreelance Sports Writer
Deutsche Welle
- Wrote football stories, features and analysis for Germany's international broadcaster
Jan 2016 - Present
10 yearsFreelance Translator (DE-EN, EN-DE)
Freelance
- High-quality translations, transcriptions and subtitling with rapid turnaround
- Clients include CNN, UEFA, FIFA, Bayern München, Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht Frankfurt
Jan 2014 - Dec 2019
6 yearsFreelance Bayern Munich Correspondent, Writer & Blogger
ESPN
- Wrote articles, news stories, features, analysis, blogs, updates, ratings and opinion pieces on Bayern Munich
- Promoted discussions on social media channels
Jan 2013 - Dec 2019
7 yearsFreelance Bundesliga Football Writer
BBC Sport
- Conducted Bundesliga analysis for the Price of Football research
- Wrote articles on football personalities including Jürgen Klopp, Bastian Schweinsteiger and the German national team
Jan 2012 - Present
14 yearsFreelance German Football Contributor
CNN International / TRT World
- Provided regular live TV contributions on CNN World Sport with 35+ live interviews
Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
4 yearsFreelance Sports Editor
The Munich Times / Munich Eye
- Directed sports section of print and online publications
- Edited, copy edited and proofread content
- Engaged target audience and broadened readership
Jan 2008 - Dec 2015
8 yearsAgricultural Research Expert
JATO Dynamics
- Conducted agricultural market research
- Specialized in the German tractor market
- Performed extensive data analysis
Jan 2008 - Dec 2013
6 yearsFreelance English Football Commentator
MMC Sport
- Presented live studio radio-style commentary of European football including Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga and Serie A
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
2 yearsFreelance Cricket Commentator in German
Eurosport TV
- Provided German-language commentary on international cricket matches
Summary
Experienced Journalist, Commentator, Translator, Writer & Editor. Fluent German speaker with proven track record in deadline-driven environments for world leaders in sports broadcasting.
Languages
English
NativeGerman
AdvancedSpanish
ElementaryFrench
ElementaryRussian
ElementaryEducation
Oct 1996 - Jun 1997
National Council for Training of Journalists
Journalism Diploma · Journalism · United Kingdom
Oct 1989 - Jun 1990
Royal Air Force Foreign Language School
Training · Russian Linguist · United Kingdom
Oct 1981 - Jun 1988
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A Levels (Abitur), 8 O Levels, 1 AO · French, Spanish, Russian · United Kingdom
Certifications & licenses
Player Care – Certificate In Player Care
Online / London
Live TV Camera Training
DJV Munich
SEO Marketing Website Training
DJV Augsburg
Marketing Strategies and Self-Marketing
DJV Frankfurt
Start-Up! Financing Options for Founders
DJV Seminar Wiesbaden
Intensive Training as English Teacher Cambridge (CELTA)
Cambridge
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