Academic background: Bachelor of Science, major: Psychology, minor: Development studies. Two semesters at medical school i.e. cell biology and anatomy mainly.
Work background (other than journalistic):
Young horse trainer
Customer service in tech company
Pedagogical planner for primary and secondary education in the municipality of Espoo, Finland.
Journalistic experience:
Local news reporter for Svenska Yle (radio and writing)
Journalist for The Barents Observer
Writing skills (English): Very good
I have used Excel (spreadsheets): NO
I have worked with Python: NO
I use other programming languages: NO
I have used WordPress: NO
Graphic/illustration skills?NO
Digital publishing/social media? Yes, instagram and the news rooms own publishing systems
Audio/radio/pod? Audio and radio. Programmes: Adobe Audition
Photography: yes, basic skills
Video/tv/filming? Yes, all of them. Programmes: Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, Final Cut
Other editing or publishing skills? Experience from proof reading and editing colleagues’ articles.
Special interests/knowledge relevant to research/investigative journalism: For some reason I love to read long and technical reports. 😉
Other skills/hobbies: Climbing, cycling, skiing, poetry.
I think I will be able to support my fellow students with: Journalistic experience. I’m always up for discussing and questioning whatever topic. Ideas to write about.
Contact details (preferred): Signal or WA: +358406797909. Email: h.thule@proton.me.