Nathalie Heinke
Senior Communications Specialist
Experience
Jan 2015 - Present
11 yearsFrankfurt, Germany
Senior Communications Specialist
Self-employed
- Bentley Innomed (2023): set up internal communication; conceptualized (information architecture, format development, design, and strategic direction) and implemented Phase 1; produced text, images & video
- Zeiss Group (since 2020): conduct interviews with scientists; create content for the intranet and recruiting; write web copy for software
- Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH (2015-01-01 to 2020-12-31): collaborated on the final report; guided press tours; served as the main press contact; wrote trend reports; collected quotes from business leaders; conducted interviews; wrote features; sourced images; ghostwrote
- Federal Center for Nutrition (since 2023): write articles for the "Sustainable Consumption" and school catering sections
- Hessen Trade & Invest (2020-01-01 to 2022-12-31): researched; conducted interviews and wrote reports (including photography) for Technology Land magazine
- National Center for Early Help (2021-09-01 to 2022-12-31): co-developed content and strategy for the website "elternsein.info"; wrote texts for the NZFH app; researched topics; researched images; produced content; conducted interviews; selected interview partners; wrote specialist articles with personas from a Sinus study (SEO-optimized and simple language); developed quiz concepts; sourced images; ideated, researched, and planned journalism Instagram formats and posts
- Frankfurt City School Authority (2016-01-01 to 2022-12-31): managed text for the annual report in collaboration with specialist departments; conducted interviews and profiles; contributed to design and concept with CapCut; managed projects; used WordPress
- German National Tourism Board (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31): researched; suggested SEO topics; wrote listicles; created features and photo reports for the Nature section; worked with other clients
Aug 2013 - Jan 2015
1 year 6 monthsFrankfurt, Germany
Senior Copywriter
Design Agentur Nordisk Büro Plus
- developed communication concepts for brochures, flyers, and websites
- designed ad campaigns
- developed corporate tone of voice
- wrote articles and newsletter copy
- collaborated creatively on pitches for various Instagram clients
Jan 2010 - Jul 2013
3 years 7 monthsFrankfurt, Germany
Content Manager / Online Editor
OgilvyOne
- Media Markt: supported the build-up of the Facebook brand presence; managed responses during the Facebook launch; answered user inquiries; handled crisis communication
- IKEA Germany: defined the brand tone for Facebook user inquiries; managed crisis communication; developed the "Creative Fuel by Nathalie" section; created engagement ideas for the Hej community; independently managed the section from concept development through trade show representation to answering user inquiries, photography, and post creation; managed responses in the Hej community and on the Facebook brand presence; collaborated on the 2013 "Wichtel" Christmas concept
- Volkswagen: set up the content section of the "Mein Auto" customer portal; conducted inventory review; performed competitor analysis; created storyboards; developed the editorial plan
- created content and websites for direct clients and magazines
Mar 2002 - Nov 2009
7 years 9 monthsRodgau, Germany
Press Officer
Serien.lighting
- classic press work: wrote PR texts; maintained relationships with journalists; handled inquiries; conceptualized, produced, and managed the company's anniversary book; coordinated freelance writers and the design agency; wrote copy for corporate brochures, newsletters, and products; developed slogans
- freelance project: conceptualized and produced the craft book "Kinderspiel" for Swiss Haupt Verlag
- ongoing freelance work for Frankfurter Rundschau, Wiesbadener Kurier, Offenbach Post, FAZ.NET, ZDF Heute Online, and TAZ in the areas of science & education and culture
Aug 2001 - Dec 2001
5 monthsFrankfurt, Germany
Online Editorial Intern
FAZ. Electronic Media
- wrote articles; conducted interviews; wrote features, reports, and articles in the fields of science & culture
- attended editorial meetings and planning; worked on the morning editorial desk; contributed to format development
- then continued as a freelance contributor
Sep 1999 - Dec 2000
1 year 4 monthsFrankfurt, Germany
Junior Online Editor
Rat für Formgebung
- Editorial management of the online platform "euro-design-guide"
- Writing blog posts; research; strategic direction of the website
- Writing product texts; attending trade fairs; client acquisition
- Started freelancing at the Offenbach Post
Jan 1999 - Jul 1999
7 monthsFrankfurt, Germany
Editorial Intern
Zeitschrift form
- Writing articles and news items; research
- Contributing to issue and topic planning; participating in editorial meetings; developing topics
Skills
- Journalism
- Corporate Communication
- Capcut
- Wordpress
- Seo
- Press And Public Relations
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
- Adobe Indesign
- Internal Communication
- Design
- Social Media
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
ElementaryEducation
Oct 1990 - Jun 1991
University of Darmstadt
Architecture · Darmstadt, Germany
Johann Wolfgang Goethe University
Magistra Artium, focus: cultural, intellectual, and social history · English Philology, Art History and Art Education · Frankfurt, Germany
Philipps University
Intermediate Examination · Media Studies, English Literature, Graphic Design, Painting · Marburg, Germany
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Certifications & licenses
Building Reach with Instagram
Discrimination-Sensitive Language
Producing Explainer Videos
Radio Journalism
Long Form: The Reportage
Easy Language
Seo Keyword Research & Copywriting
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