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 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.
Lecturer – Part-time at Auckland Film Institute
February 1, 1998 - Present
Part-time lecturer in film and media studies.
Lecturer – Part-time at National College of Multimedia Technology
January 1, 1999 - Present
Part-time lecturer in media technologies and related curriculum.

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