I am a motivated brand communications professional with hands-on experience at Hubert Burda Media, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz, plus roles in a digital agency and a consulting firm. I hold a Master of Arts in Corporate Communications and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration / Media Management, with a focus on digital media, marketing, branding and CRM. I love building creative content strategies, coordinating influencer campaigns, and driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver compelling brand experiences. In my work, I enjoy developing thoughtful social media concepts, planning campaigns, and optimizing channel performance across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn. When I’m not strategizing, I travel, create content and photography, and continuously learn new tools and approaches to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of brand marketing.

Sonja Buschbacher

I am a motivated brand communications professional with hands-on experience at Hubert Burda Media, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz, plus roles in a digital agency and a consulting firm. I hold a Master of Arts in Corporate Communications and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration / Media Management, with a focus on digital media, marketing, branding and CRM. I love building creative content strategies, coordinating influencer campaigns, and driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver compelling brand experiences. In my work, I enjoy developing thoughtful social media concepts, planning campaigns, and optimizing channel performance across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn. When I’m not strategizing, I travel, create content and photography, and continuously learn new tools and approaches to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of brand marketing.

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I am a motivated brand communications professional with hands-on experience at Hubert Burda Media, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz, plus roles in a digital agency and a consulting firm. I hold a Master of Arts in Corporate Communications and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration / Media Management, with a focus on digital media, marketing, branding and CRM. I love building creative content strategies, coordinating influencer campaigns, and driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver compelling brand experiences.

In my work, I enjoy developing thoughtful social media concepts, planning campaigns, and optimizing channel performance across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn. When I’m not strategizing, I travel, create content and photography, and continuously learn new tools and approaches to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of brand marketing.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Working Student – Social Media and Owned Channels at Mercedes-Benz AG
May 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Contribution to social media communication for global brand channels (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, LinkedIn). Planning and conceptualization of content productions. Execution of channel audits as well as competitive and trend analyses to derive optimization potentials. Preparation of management presentations and reports.
Master’s Student – Social Media Strategy and Editorial at Mercedes-Benz AG
March 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Development and execution of social media strategies and content concepts for various clients. Topic research, editorial planning and creation of social media posts and presentations.
Intern – Brand Management and Marketing Strategy at Porsche AG
September 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Contribution to the development and implementation of Porsche’s global marketing strategy. Development of campaign and event concepts. Project management and budget & marketing planning.
Intern – Brand Management and Marketing at Mercedes-Benz AG (Mercedes-Maybach)
August 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Preparation of brand positioning and development of marketing tools, communication campaigns and promotional activities. Preparation of brand trainings for 1,500 employees and organization of internal branding initiatives. Owner of various communication channels. Coordination of agencies for marketing projects.
Working Student – Marketing at Consilene Business Consulting GmbH
January 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Coordination of marketing campaigns and events. Creation of marketing materials and advertisements. Concept development of sales campaigns.
Junior Influencer Campaign Manager
November 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Responsible for planning and managing influencer campaigns, coordinating with agencies and clients, and evaluating performance to optimize reach across social channels.

Education

Abitur at Gymnasium Neureut
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Media Management at Forzheim University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Master of Arts in Corporate Communications at Stuttgart Media University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society Membership
January 1, 2020 - February 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet