John J. Collier

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I’m John Jeffrey (Jeff) Collier, an American linguist and translator specializing in German-to-US/UK and international English translation and transcreation, with a long track record in marketing texts, museum audio…

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I’m John Jeffrey (Jeff) Collier, an American linguist and translator specializing in German-to-US/UK and international English translation and transcreation, with a long track record in marketing texts, museum audio guides and brochure texts, plus subtitles for ARD, ZDF and RTL. I also work as a freelance voice artist and musician, delivering content for documentaries, video games and promotional materials. I collaborate with museums, broadcasters and commercial clients to bridge language, culture and media. I have been based in Berlin since 2009.

  • 32 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Other

Work experience· 10 roles

Lecturer – Popular Music Studies, Music Business, Artist Development & Entrepreneurship · British & Irish Modern Music Institute (BIMM) BerlinDec 2021 – Dec 2021 · 1 mo

Lecturer teaching the history of popular recorded music, music business structures, artist development and entrepreneurship; evaluating Bachelor degree exams and essays; duties included mentoring and grading.

Lecturer – Popular Music Studies, Music Business, Artist Development & Entrepreneurship · British & Irish Modern Music Institute (BIMM Berlin)Jan 2015 – Dec 2021 · 7 yrs

Teaching the history of popular recorded music, music business structures, developing artistic vision and monetization opportunities; duties included assigning, evaluating and grading bachelor degree exams and essays.

Parookaville Newsletter Translator/Transcreator · Parookaville (Electronic Music Festival)Jan 2015 – Nov 2025 · 10 yrs 11 mos

Official newsletter translation/transcreation for Parookaville since its inception in 2015; English Parookaville newsletter for Feb./Mar. 2025 reprinted in The Nocturnal Times and EDM Nomad articles.

Voice Artist · Various clientsJan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos
Voice Artist · Freelance (Various clients)Jan 2012 – Nov 2025 · 13 yrs 11 mos
Freelance Music & Media Services · JC Music & Media ServicesJan 1996 – Present · 30 yrs 11 mos
Freelance Translation / Transcreation · Self-employedJan 1996 – Present · 30 yrs 11 mos
Freelance Translation/Transcreation (German to US, UK and international English) · Self-employedJan 1996 – Nov 2025 · 29 yrs 11 mos

Education

Lecturer · British & Irish Modern Music Institute (BIMM Berlin)2015 – 2021

Certifications and awards

GEMA member1994 – 2035
GVL member1994 – 2035
VG Wort member1994 – 2035
Paiste cymbals endorsee2019 – 2035

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