I was born in Zagreb, Croatia, and after graduating from the High School of Applied Arts I studied history, philosophy and journalism at the University of Zagreb. Since 1984 I have built a diverse career spanning radio, television, advertising, translation, and content creation, co-founding Radio101 and its marketing school, and collaborating with major agencies, HTV, Disney, Blitz Film&Video, Turner, and Apple in London. In addition to on-air hosting and producing, I work as a freelance transcreator, content editor, proofreader and AI prompt editor. I’m a member of the Croatian Journalist Society and IFJ, with expertise in localization, transcreation, proofreading, prompt engineering, screenwriting and storytelling across multiple media formats.

GORAN PIRS

I was born in Zagreb, Croatia, and after graduating from the High School of Applied Arts I studied history, philosophy and journalism at the University of Zagreb. Since 1984 I have built a diverse career spanning radio, television, advertising, translation, and content creation, co-founding Radio101 and its marketing school, and collaborating with major agencies, HTV, Disney, Blitz Film&Video, Turner, and Apple in London. In addition to on-air hosting and producing, I work as a freelance transcreator, content editor, proofreader and AI prompt editor. I’m a member of the Croatian Journalist Society and IFJ, with expertise in localization, transcreation, proofreading, prompt engineering, screenwriting and storytelling across multiple media formats.

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I was born in Zagreb, Croatia, and after graduating from the High School of Applied Arts I studied history, philosophy and journalism at the University of Zagreb. Since 1984 I have built a diverse career spanning radio, television, advertising, translation, and content creation, co-founding Radio101 and its marketing school, and collaborating with major agencies, HTV, Disney, Blitz Film&Video, Turner, and Apple in London.

In addition to on-air hosting and producing, I work as a freelance transcreator, content editor, proofreader and AI prompt editor. I’m a member of the Croatian Journalist Society and IFJ, with expertise in localization, transcreation, proofreading, prompt engineering, screenwriting and storytelling across multiple media formats.

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Language

Croatian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-founder at Croatian Radio101
January 1, 1984 - Present
Co-founded Radio101 and the Radio101 marketing school; developed award-winning radio shows, commercials, and jingles; contributed to brand development and training in advertising.
Outside collaborator, producer, screenwriter, senior copywriter and marketing advisor at TBWA Zagreb
January 1, 1985 - Present
Provided outside collaboration, production, screenwriting and strategic marketing advising for TBWA Zagreb (and other agencies listed).
Outside collaborator, producer, screenwriter, senior copywriter and marketing advisor at McCann Erickson Croatia
January 1, 1985 - Present
Provided outside collaboration, production, screenwriting and marketing advisory services for McCann Erickson Croatia.
Author and Screenwriter at HTV (Croatian National Television)
January 1, 1985 - Present
Author and screenwriter for entertainment music shows, talk shows, cartoons and children’s series; ongoing collaboration since 1985.
Web Content Editor and Creative Director at Apple (London office)
December 31, 2014 - October 25, 2025
Web content editor and creative director for Apple's London office.
Head of the Media Outreach Division at Team Stellar
December 31, 2018 - October 25, 2025
Led the Media Outreach Division; the aero-space company participated in the Google Lunar X-Prize.
Talk-show Host and Producer at Radio808
January 1, 2019 - Present
Talk-show host and producer at Croatian Internet Radio808.
Co-founder at Radio101
January 1, 1984 - Present
Co-founded Croatian Radio101 and the marketing school; authored and produced radio shows, commercials and jingles; involved as outside collaborator, producer and advisor to various agencies and media companies.
Author and Screenwriter at Croatian National Television (HTV)
January 1, 1985 - Present
Author and screenwriter for entertainment music shows, talk shows, cartoons and children’s series; ongoing collaboration since 1985.
Web Content Editor & Creative Director at Apple (London Office)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
Web content editor and creative director for London's Apple office (2009–2014).
Head of the Media Outreach Division at Team Stellar
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Led media outreach for an aero-space company participating in the Google Lunar X-Prize (2014–2018).
Talk-Show Host & Producer at Radio808 (Croatian Internet Radio)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Talk-show host and producer; ongoing since 2019.

Education

High School Diploma at High School of Applied Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025
Studies in History, Philosophy and Journalism at University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025
High School Diploma at High School of Applied Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Studies in History, Philosophy and Journalism at University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications