I am a versatile media professional based in Auckland, NZ with a long track record in film and television production and a strong background in international training (USA, UK, Germany). Since 2004 I have worked as a contractor/freelancer delivering digital content, media communications and marketing projects for broadcasters and corporate clients, alongside leadership and teaching roles in New Zealand media education. I have built international networks through the Slovak Film Association and Export NZ and have experience spanning production, development, design leadership and education. I enjoy mentoring, creative leadership and cross-cultural collaboration, and I am passionate about bridging storytelling with strategic communications for diverse audiences and stakeholders.…

Ilja Ruppeldt

I am a versatile media professional based in Auckland, NZ with a long track record in film and television production and a strong background in international training (USA, UK, Germany). Since 2004 I have worked as a contractor/freelancer delivering digital content, media communications and marketing projects for broadcasters and corporate clients, alongside leadership and teaching roles in New Zealand media education. I have built international networks through the Slovak Film Association and Export NZ and have experience spanning production, development, design leadership and education. I enjoy mentoring, creative leadership and cross-cultural collaboration, and I am passionate about bridging storytelling with strategic communications for diverse audiences and stakeholders.…

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I am a versatile media professional based in Auckland, NZ with a long track record in film and television production and a strong background in international training (USA, UK, Germany). Since 2004 I have worked as a contractor/freelancer delivering digital content, media communications and marketing projects for broadcasters and corporate clients, alongside leadership and teaching roles in New Zealand media education. I have built international networks through the Slovak Film Association and Export NZ and have experience spanning production, development, design leadership and education.

I enjoy mentoring, creative leadership and cross-cultural collaboration, and I am passionate about bridging storytelling with strategic communications for diverse audiences and stakeholders.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Slovak
Fluent
Czech
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Contractor/Freelancer
January 1, 2004 - Present
TV production, digital content development, and consulting across media–communications–marketing for clients including Radio and TV stations ABC, CST, Discovery, Maori TV, NBC, RTVS, and ZDF; developed content and marketing solutions for a wide range of corporate clients.
Head of Department / Art Director at Design Print Ltd (New Zealand)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
Led the design department and produced campaigns for Carlton Beer, Friskies, Macleans, Maggi, Milo, Nescafe, Nestle, Philips and others; managed teams and creative direction across multi-channel projects.
Lecturer – Part-time at National College of Multimedia Technology
January 1, 1999 - Present
Part-time lecturer in media technologies and related curriculum.
Lecturer – Part-time at Auckland Film Institute
February 1, 1998 - Present
Part-time lecturer in film and media studies.
Lecturer of Mass Media Communications at Te Wananga o Aotearoa (New Zealand)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000
Taught mass media communications; contributed to curriculum development and program delivery in distance and on-campus formats.
Creative Director / Deputy MD at EURO RSCG ArtMedia (Czechoslovakia - Europe)
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997
Provided creative leadership and management for campaigns across multiple clients including Air France, Ericsson, Philips, Peugeot, VISA, and others; oversaw creative direction and strategic development.
Head of Current Affairs and Documentary Production at Czechoslovak Radio and Television, Studio Bratislava
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1996
Editorial, programming, commissioning, production and financial performance responsibilities; developed international co-production projects with Germany, Italy, Japan (x2), and Russia.
Producer – Director at News Reel Studio
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1990
Producer and director working on current affairs and documentary projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film and Television Production at Vysoka skola muzickych umeni (University of Music and Performing Arts)
January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1983
MFA at U.S. Information Agency
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992

Qualifications

MFA
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992
The British Council / BBC TV in UK
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991
Goethe Institute Film and TV in Germany
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991
The British Council East – West Producers Seminar
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991
European Broadcasting Union TV Broadcasting
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990
ORF Austria Dr Hugo Portisch/Sepp Riff work
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991

Industry Experience

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

Skills

Experience Level