Gabriele Holtermann
Photojournalist/Reporter
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Focused photographer with a keen attention to detail and capturing stunning images and creating visually compelling content. Innovative with comprehensive understanding of camera settings, lighting techniques and digital editing tools. Strong management skills and committed to meeting clients' expectations.
Published in the New York Post, amNewYork Metro, Queens Courier, Brooklyn Paper, New York Times, Newsday, Rolling Stone Magazine, Washington Post, Der Spiegel, Der Stern, The Guardian, United Press International, and Vice News.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Freelance Photojournalist
Queens Courier, AmNewYork, Brooklyn Paper, NY Post
New York, New York
11.2020 - Current
- Pitched stories to editors.
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics.
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
Freelance Photojournalist
Sipa USA
New York, New York
03.2019 - Current
- Pitched photo stories to editors.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Shot and delivered news and entertainment photo stories
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
Career Pause
Family Members
New York, New York
09.1996 - 03.2019
- This section denotes an extended step away from the paid workforce to significantly contribute to family and community.
Advertising Sales Assistant
TeleRep
New York, New York
04.1996 - 08.1996
- Worked closely with Account Executives to maintain efficient sales operation and scheduling on air-time.
- Assisted client stations to determine their needs.
Program Inventory Supervisor
Fox 29/UPN 35
San Antonio, Texas
12.1994 - 03.1996
- Prepared, edited, and revised broadcast orders.
- Provided sales staff with commercial time period availability.
- Worked with programming, sales, promotion, and news to create a daily program log for master control.
- Fast paced environment required high-level of attention to details and ability to handle stressful situations.
Interpretor, Translator, and Base Liason
United States Armed Forces-Civilian
Herongen, Germany
10.1992 - 12.1993
- Translated and interpreted from English into German, and vice versa.
- Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
- Assisted in development of new policies and procedures.
- Acted as liaison between base commander and German authorities.
- Advised, assisted, and represented base commander in matters concerning German civilian work force.
- Facilitated communication between military personnel and German workforce
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Position required ability to hold public speeches.
Research Analyst
Japan External Trade Organization
Dusseldorf, Germany
09.1990 - 09.1992
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Collected data on competitors, consumers and marketplace and consolidated data into presentations and reports in English.
- Tracked political events and technological advances in Europe.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews and summaries regarding political events and technology in English.
- Interpreted data and made recommendations from findings.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
Education
Certificate Program in Photography - Photography
Pratt Institute
New York, New York2014
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Berlitz School of Languages
Krefeld, Germany06.1992
Skills
- Photojournalism
- Digital Photography
- Image Editing and Retouching
- Digital File Creation
- Detail-Oriented
- News Stories
- News Reporting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Background Research
- Competitive Research
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Freelance Photojournalist
Queens Courier, AmNewYork, Brooklyn Paper, NY Post
11.2020 - Current
Freelance Photojournalist
Sipa USA
03.2019 - Current
Career Pause
Family Members
09.1996 - 03.2019
Advertising Sales Assistant
TeleRep
04.1996 - 08.1996
Program Inventory Supervisor
Fox 29/UPN 35
12.1994 - 03.1996
Interpretor, Translator, and Base Liason
United States Armed Forces-Civilian
10.1992 - 12.1993
Research Analyst
Japan External Trade Organization
09.1990 - 09.1992
Certificate Program in Photography - Photography
Pratt Institute
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Berlitz School of Languages
Accomplishments
- First Place 2023 New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, News Story
- First Place 2021 New York Press Association Better Newspaper, Contest Solutions Journalism Project
- Second Place 2021 New York Press Association Better Newspaper, Coverage of Business, Financial & Economic News
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- New York Press Photographers Association
- National Press Photographers Association
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsSoftware
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Photo Mechanic
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