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Hi, I'm Marco Schabel. With several years of experience in the video game industry, including roles as a freelance video game journalist and customer support agent for popular games, I have developed a strong passion for gaming and storytelling. I also bring skills in data analysis and AI training, which help me contribute effectively to tech-driven projects. When I'm not working, I enjoy writing fictional novels and short stories inspired by mythology, ensuring creativity stays at the core of what I do. I'm always excited to connect with others who share my love for games, writing, and technology.…Hi, I'm Marco Schabel. With several years of experience in the video game industry, including roles as a freelance video game journalist and customer support agent for popular games, I have developed a strong passion for gaming and storytelling. I also bring skills in data analysis and AI training, which help me contribute effectively to tech-driven projects. When I'm not working, I enjoy writing fictional novels and short stories inspired by mythology, ensuring creativity stays at the core of what I do. I'm always excited to connect with others who share my love for games, writing, and technology.

Marco Schabel

Writer, Game Developer, Game Designer, +2

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Hi, I'm Marco Schabel. With several years of experience in the video game industry, including roles as a freelance video game journalist and customer support agent for popular games, I have developed a strong passion for gaming and storytelling. I also bring skills in data analysis and AI training, which help me contribute effectively to tech-driven projects. When I'm not working, I enjoy writing fictional novels and short stories inspired by mythology, ensuring creativity stays at the core of what I do. I'm always excited to connect with others who share my love for games, writing, and technology.…Hi, I'm Marco Schabel. With several years of experience in the video game industry, including roles as a freelance video game journalist and customer support agent for popular games, I have developed a strong passion for gaming and storytelling. I also bring skills in data analysis and AI training, which help me contribute effectively to tech-driven projects. When I'm not working, I enjoy writing fictional novels and short stories inspired by mythology, ensuring creativity stays at the core of what I do. I'm always excited to connect with others who share my love for games, writing, and technology.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Marco Schabel. With several years of experience in the video game industry, including roles as a freelance video game journalist and customer support agent for popular games, I have developed a strong passion for gaming and storytelling. I also bring skills in data analysis and AI training, which help me contribute effectively to tech-driven projects.

When I’m not working, I enjoy writing fictional novels and short stories inspired by mythology, ensuring creativity stays at the core of what I do. I’m always excited to connect with others who share my love for games, writing, and technology.

Skills

Copywriting

Game Design

Experience Level

Copywriting

Intermediate

Game Design

Intermediate

Language

German

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Video Game Salesman in part-time at GameStop Deutschland GmbH

December 31, 2015 - July 17, 2025

Selling and giving advice to customers interested in video games, working 20 hours a week.

Freelance Video Game Journalist at Playm.de, Ingame GmbH (now Inwave GmbH), GIGA Games, spieletipps.de (Ströer Media Group)

December 31, 2017 - July 17, 2025

Writing up-to-date articles, reviews, previews, and features about video games in almost perfect German. Translating and rewriting English sources to produce quality content.

Customer Support/Customer Advice in the field of Multimedia at OTTO GmbH

December 31, 2018 - July 17, 2025

Providing sales and advice via phone, mail, and chat to customers of OTTO, an online mail-order company. Specializing in multimedia products including TVs, computers, smartphones, and games, supporting in German and English.

Customer Support/Gaming Support Agent at 5CA

December 31, 2020 - July 17, 2025

Advising and assisting players of games such as Fortnite, Spyjinx, HouseParty, and Battle Breakers with technical issues, account updates, ban appeals, and refund requests in German and English.

Data Analyst & Quality Rater at Telus International AI

August 1, 2022 - Present

Analyzing and rating tasks to support the development, localization, and maintenance of search engine AI systems. Tasks include POI evaluation, search result satisfaction, and ad relevance analysis. Working in English.

AI Speech Training at Undisclosed due to NDA

April 1, 2025 - Present

Recording calls with coworkers for free topics and expert/assistant role plays. Data is used to train AI speech models. Working in German.