I am a resourceful journalist and communicator with varied professional experience, with strong organizational, analytical and writing skills. I excel at working independently and as part of a team. I am enthusiastic, quick to learn, and adept at building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. My specialization focuses on African immigration issues in France and Europe, and I have collaborated with NGOs such as BICE.

Camille Maignien

I am a resourceful journalist and communicator with varied professional experience, with strong organizational, analytical and writing skills. I excel at working independently and as part of a team. I am enthusiastic, quick to learn, and adept at building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. My specialization focuses on African immigration issues in France and Europe, and I have collaborated with NGOs such as BICE.

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I am a resourceful journalist and communicator with varied professional experience, with strong organizational, analytical and writing skills. I excel at working independently and as part of a team.

I am enthusiastic, quick to learn, and adept at building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. My specialization focuses on African immigration issues in France and Europe, and I have collaborated with NGOs such as BICE.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Advisor Private Clients at Migros Bank (Wallisellen)
November 1, 2022 - Present
Advising clients on financial investments (funds, medium-term notes, fixed-term deposits, etc.); arranging appointments with private customers; delivering bank and customer service; assisting with mortgage negotiations and renewals.
Web Content Manager at MYBLUEPLANET
October 1, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Manage website content, define and implement a content publication process; oversee content creation and flow; manage social media and digital communication for the French-speaking region of Switzerland; develop a unified media strategy across languages.
Web Consultant at Localsearch
January 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025
Design websites (layout choices, visuals, photos, text writing); SEO writing and checks; organize e-business websites with CMS tools; execute digital communication campaigns.
Ontologist at JANZZ.technology
February 1, 2019 - September 25, 2025
Support ontological data in Terms4; use job matching software and platforms for jobs, candidates and employers; translate articles and documents between German, English and French.
French Teacher at Zurich
January 1, 2019 - September 25, 2025
Teach French to professionals preparing Gymniprüfung; provide language support for career moves.
Customer Service Agent at H&M, Arvato, Brands & Trends
February 1, 2015 - September 25, 2025
Technical support for Canon product clients; customer service for H&M; service-oriented support and interviewing.
Self-employed Journalist / Broadcasting Journalist at France, Switzerland, Belgium (various outlets)
February 1, 2012 - September 25, 2025
Produced reports and documentaries including L’Or des Migrants and Immigration Évangélique; contributed to Le Parisien, L’Est Républicain and other outlets across France, Switzerland and Belgium.
Advisor Private Clients at Migros Bank
November 1, 2022 - Present
Advising clients on financial investments such as investment funds, medium-term notes and fixed-term deposits; arranging appointments with private clients; mortgage extensions and renewals.
Web Content Manager at MYBLUEPLANET
October 1, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Management of website content, definition and implementation of a content publication process; management of content creation and flow; management of social media and digital communication for the French-speaking region of Switzerland; development of unified media strategy across languages.
Web Consultant at Localsearch
January 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025
Design websites (design choices, visuals, photos, text writing); SEO writing and checks; problem solving and organization of e-business websites through CMS applications; digital communication campaigns.
Ontologist at JANZZ.technology
February 1, 2019 - September 25, 2025
Daily support and maintenance of ontological data contained in Terms4; use of job matching software and platforms for jobs, candidates and employers; translation of articles and documents between German, English and French.
French Teacher at Zurich
January 1, 2019 - September 25, 2025
Teaching French to professionals to support career moves; providing support to students from basic to proficient levels (A1-C2).
Private Year
December 1, 2016 - September 25, 2025
Moved to Switzerland; attended German classes; cared for family.
Customer Service Agent at H&M, Arvato, Branches & Trends
February 1, 2015 - September 25, 2025
Technical support for Canon product clients and for H&M customers; service-oriented interviewer; oriented customer service across Maastricht and Venlo, Netherlands.
Self-employed Journalist
February 1, 2012 - September 25, 2025
Broadcast journalist; contributed as reporter to C4 Magazine (Liege) and Voix De Femmes (Liege); articles and reporting for La Revue pour l’Histoire du CNRS and other publications including Christianisme Aujourd’hui, Africa International, Journal de l’Afrique en Expansion, Thema CNRS; participated in creation and launch of a CNRS anniversary newspaper.
Communications & Media Relations Manager at Peaux-Noires.com / JaliaB.com
July 1, 2010 - September 25, 2025
Implementation of on- and offline communication campaigns; manage digital content strategy and marketing; design and production of a magazine; organized events and press activities; collaboration with writers, graphic designers, printers.

Education

Camera Operator Certificate at ACT Formation Toulouse
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Diploma of French Institute Press at Institut Français de Presse – University of Paris II
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Master of Private Law, Honors at University of Paris VIII
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Bachelor of Law at University of Paris VIII
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Camera Operator Certificate at ACT Formation, Toulouse, France
January 1, 2001 - September 25, 2025
Diploma of French Institute Press at Institut Français de Presse – University of Paris II, Paris, France
January 1, 1999 - September 25, 2025
Master of Private Law, Honors at University of Paris VIII, Paris, France
January 1, 1996 - September 25, 2025
Bachelor of Law at University of Paris VIII, Paris, France
January 1, 1993 - September 25, 2025

Qualifications

Camera Operator Certificate
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Diploma of French Institute Press
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Master of Private Law, Honors
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Bachelor of Law
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Camera Operator Certificate
January 1, 2001 - September 25, 2025
Diploma, Institut Français de Presse (Press Institute)
January 1, 1999 - September 25, 2025
Master of Private Law, Honors
January 1, 1996 - September 25, 2025
Bachelor of Law
January 1, 1993 - September 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Financial Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet