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I am Manuel Hammelsbeck, a Communications & Media Specialist focused on Environment, Nature & Impact, based in Vienna, Austria. With over ten years of international experience, I work at the intersection of environmental storytelling and complex project delivery. I have a strong background in documentary work, I have a long-standing collaboration with the Jane Goodall Institute spanning many years, including direct work with Dr. Jane Goodall. I’ve filmed, produced media, provided communications support, and maintained a close personal and professional relationship with Dr. Goodall for more than 30 years, during which she acted as a mentor and advisor. I regularly accompany Dr. Goodall internationally, translating her work and mission into high-quality media and communications formats.…I am Manuel Hammelsbeck, a Communications & Media Specialist focused on Environment, Nature & Impact, based in Vienna, Austria. With over ten years of international experience, I work at the intersection of environmental storytelling and complex project delivery. I have a strong background in documentary work, I have a long-standing collaboration with the Jane Goodall Institute spanning many years, including direct work with Dr. Jane Goodall. I’ve filmed, produced media, provided communications support, and maintained a close personal and professional relationship with Dr. Goodall for more than 30 years, during which she acted as a mentor and advisor. I regularly accompany Dr. Goodall internationally, translating her work and mission into high-quality media and communications formats.

Manuel Hammelsbeck

Camera Operator, Director of Photography, Film Director, +2

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I am Manuel Hammelsbeck, a Communications & Media Specialist focused on Environment, Nature & Impact, based in Vienna, Austria. With over ten years of international experience, I work at the intersection of environmental storytelling and complex project delivery. I have a strong background in documentary work, I have a long-standing collaboration with the Jane Goodall Institute spanning many years, including direct work with Dr. Jane Goodall. I’ve filmed, produced media, provided communications support, and maintained a close personal and professional relationship with Dr. Goodall for more than 30 years, during which she acted as a mentor and advisor. I regularly accompany Dr. Goodall internationally, translating her work and mission into high-quality media and communications formats.…I am Manuel Hammelsbeck, a Communications & Media Specialist focused on Environment, Nature & Impact, based in Vienna, Austria. With over ten years of international experience, I work at the intersection of environmental storytelling and complex project delivery. I have a strong background in documentary work, I have a long-standing collaboration with the Jane Goodall Institute spanning many years, including direct work with Dr. Jane Goodall. I’ve filmed, produced media, provided communications support, and maintained a close personal and professional relationship with Dr. Goodall for more than 30 years, during which she acted as a mentor and advisor. I regularly accompany Dr. Goodall internationally, translating her work and mission into high-quality media and communications formats.

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I am Manuel Hammelsbeck, a Communications & Media Specialist focused on Environment, Nature & Impact, based in Vienna, Austria. With over ten years of international experience, I work at the intersection of environmental storytelling and complex project delivery. I have a strong background in documentary work,

I have a long-standing collaboration with the Jane Goodall Institute spanning many years, including direct work with Dr. Jane Goodall. I’ve filmed, produced media, provided communications support, and maintained a close personal and professional relationship with Dr. Goodall for more than 30 years, during which she acted as a mentor and advisor. I regularly accompany Dr. Goodall internationally, translating her work and mission into high-quality media and communications formats.

Skills

Copywriting

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Language

German

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Independent Communications / Media Consultant at Open Window Media, Vienna

January 1, 2012 - Present

Founded and led an independent media and communications company focused on environmental, scientific and impact-related storytelling. Responsible for conceptualisation, planning and delivery of documentary, communication and outreach projects for international organisations, broadcasters and institutions. Long-term responsibility for project coordination, budgets, timelines and external partners. Developed communication formats that make complex ecological, social and economic topics accessible to a broad audience.

Video Journalist / Online Editor at Krone Multimedia GmbH

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2018

Produced approximately 2,000 digital news and feature contributions (video, text, editing) for one of Austria’s largest online media outlets. Handled editorial processing of complex topics under time pressure and high public visibility. Collaborated closely with editorial teams, technical departments and management.

Cameraman & Media Specialist at ProSiebenSat.1 PULS 4 GmbH

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2025

Worked across all editorial formats including news, live broadcasts, documentaries, reports and events. Executed around 450 production assignments per year, requiring high reliability, adaptability and coordination. Gained strong experience in live formats, on-location coordination and interdisciplinary teamwork.