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Margaretha Levander

Los Altos,California

Summary

Accomplished business and news journalist with extensive expertise in business, finance, and political reporting. Proven track record of shaping editorial strategies and producing in-depth analyses to boost audience engagement across multiple media platforms. Strong skills in moderating debates, developing effective social media strategies, and leading teams to meet strategic objectives. Committed to leveraging experience to drive impactful storytelling and enhance public discourse.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder | Editor | Reporter

Silicon Valley Nordic Beat
08.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: www.svnordicbeat.com
  • Launched and lead Silicon Valley Nordic Beat, delivering in-depth coverage on Nordic companies, professionals, and innovations in Silicon Valley
  • Www.svnordicbeat.com

Reporter | Editor | Consultant

Levander Media LLC
San Francisco
01.2018 - Current
  • Clients include: Affärsvärlden, San Jose Spotlight, Sveriges Natur, The Conversation, Dagens Samhälle, Fokus, Business Sweden, TV4 Nyhetsmorgon, Center for Business History
  • Report on financial markets, economic trends, and sustainability
  • Provide editorial consulting, content strategy, and investigative reporting

Manager Corporate Sponsorship & Media

Scandinavian School & Cultural Center
San Francisco
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Managed corporate fundraising, sponsorships, and external communication

Executive Director

The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce
San Francisco
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Relaunched the Chamber, increasing memberships by 50%
  • Strengthened digital communication and corporate partnerships

Digital Opinion Editor

Dagens Samhälle
Stockholm, Sweden
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Moderated and amplified political debates, shaping public discourse
  • Developed social media strategies, significantly increasing readership and engagement
  • Supervised external writers, ensuring high-quality opinion pieces

Staff Reporter | Editor

Dagens Industri (Today's Industry)
Stockholm, Sweden
01.2001 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: www.di.se
  • Covered financial markets, economic trends, and sustainability with in-depth reports
  • Launched and led weekly and monthly editorial sections
  • Moderated industry events and seminars, engaging with top executives
  • www.di.se

Reporter | Columnist

Placera Nu, Avanza Bank
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Founding team member, shaping editorial strategy
  • Covered the stock market, financial products, and macroeconomic indicators

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics & Statistics

University of Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden

Graduate Certificate - Journalism

Poppius School of Journalism
Stockholm, Sweden

Skills

  • Business reporting
  • News journalism
  • Deadline driven
  • Writing proficiency
  • Analytical mindset
  • Multimedia production
  • Investigative reporting
  • Team leadership

Affiliations

  • Member, Society of Professional Journalists
  • Member, Solutions Journalism Network

Training

  • Solutions Journalism Trainer
  • Fundraising & Development Foundations | UC Davis
  • AI Crash Course | Stanford University
  • Journalism Under Siege | Ethics of Technological Disruption | Social Media Marketing | Stanford University
  • Broadcast Journalism | Poppius School of Journalism
  • Business Law | Folkuniversitetet, Stockholm

Awardsandscholarships

  • Scholarship for Study on Corruption | Affärsvärlden
  • Scholarship for Study Trip to Iceland | Nordic Council of Ministers
  • Scholarship for Business Law Training | The Journalist Fund

Timeline

Founder | Editor | Reporter

Silicon Valley Nordic Beat
08.2024 - Current

Manager Corporate Sponsorship & Media

Scandinavian School & Cultural Center
01.2021 - 01.2024

Executive Director

The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce
01.2019 - 01.2020

Reporter | Editor | Consultant

Levander Media LLC
01.2018 - Current

Digital Opinion Editor

Dagens Samhälle
01.2016 - 01.2018

Reporter | Columnist

Placera Nu, Avanza Bank
01.2006 - 01.2011

Staff Reporter | Editor

Dagens Industri (Today's Industry)
01.2001 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Economics & Statistics

University of Stockholm

Graduate Certificate - Journalism

Poppius School of Journalism

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