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Markus Krug

Summary

Experienced sports journalist with a strong background in reporting and editing for print and digital media, as well as sportscasting. Skilled in conducting interviews, researching topics, and crafting captivating stories. Proficient in making editorial decisions, coordinating freelance schedules, and managing social media platforms.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Journalist

Attenkofer Media Group
04.2022 - Current
  • Researches and conducts interviews to develop accurate and credible stories
  • Writes and edits articles, features, and opinion pieces for print and online formats
  • Utilizes Wordpress and several content management systems (CMS) for publishing
  • Manages social media strategy on X, Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms as needed
  • Primarily covers sports with some focus on local news, politics, arts and culture

Editorial Intern

The Irish Independent
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Performed independent and collaborative research for multidisciplinary news articles
  • Conducted audio, video, and in-person interviews
  • Wrote and edited news articles for online and print formats
  • Managed the newspaper’s content management system (CMS)
  • Conducted street surveys and vox pops for print and video formats
  • Covered press conferences as needed
  • Live reporting and data entry during local and European elections
  • Assisted the editorial department in other technical and administrative duties

Media Intern

SSV Jahn Regensburg Pro Soccer Club
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Wrote in several formats, including features, profiles, and match coverage
  • Filmed and photographed soccer games and events
  • Conducted interviews for video and print formats
  • Edited video footage for social media and club usage
  • Organized press conferences and managed the accreditations of journalists
  • Managed live tickers and social media accounts

Intern

Hamburger Morgenpost
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Planned and produced video formats and articles
  • Edited video footage
  • Conducted street surveys for video formats
  • Covered press conferences for video formats
  • Managed the content managing system (CMS)
  • Assisted the editorial department

Freelance Journalist

ELBKICK.TV
04.2017 - 06.2017
  • Planned, shot and edited different video formats (soccer game highlights with commentary, interviews, events et cetera)
  • Live commentary of soccer games for online streams
  • Wrote journalistic and descriptive texts

Intern

ELBKICK.TV
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • Planned, shot and edited different video formats (soccer game highlights with commentary, interviews, events et cetera)
  • Live commentary of soccer games for online streams
  • Managed social media accounts
  • Wrote journalistic and descriptive texts

Student Employee

Omniga GmbH & Co. KG
10.2013 - 08.2016
  • Selected and edited TV shows for electronic program guide
  • Edited TV shows to customer preferences
  • Created newsletters for different customer groups

Education

Master of Arts - Journalism

University of Galway

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies, American Studies

Universität Regensburg

Skills

  • Radio Broadcasting
  • Podcast Production
  • Subject Interviews
  • Topic Research
  • Content Creation
  • Program Organization
  • Journalism
  • Community Engagement
  • MS Office
  • Wordpress
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Audition
  • Magix Pro X
  • CMS Management
  • Online Streaming
  • Social Media Management

Timeline

Journalist

Attenkofer Media Group
04.2022 - Current

Editorial Intern

The Irish Independent
05.2019 - 07.2019

Media Intern

SSV Jahn Regensburg Pro Soccer Club
02.2018 - 08.2018

Intern

Hamburger Morgenpost
06.2017 - 08.2017

Freelance Journalist

ELBKICK.TV
04.2017 - 06.2017

Intern

ELBKICK.TV
01.2017 - 04.2017

Student Employee

Omniga GmbH & Co. KG
10.2013 - 08.2016

Master of Arts - Journalism

University of Galway

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies, American Studies

Universität Regensburg
Markus Krug