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Vanessa Watanabe

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A creative storyteller and multilingual wordsmith with over 5 years of experience in digital content, editorial strategy, and SEO-driven writing, complemented by over 3 years of hands-on experience as a sales and…

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A creative storyteller and multilingual wordsmith with over 5 years of experience in digital content, editorial strategy, and SEO-driven writing, complemented by over 3 years of hands-on experience as a sales and editorial assistant. With a background in wireless IoT journalism and a strong foundation in cross-cultural communication, I bring clarity, flair, and precision to everything I write — from long-form features to crisp social media copy.

I am passionate in learning and developing new skills. Now seeking new challenges in creative writing, media, publishing, or branding environments.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Telecommunications

Work experience· 4 roles

Writer & Editor · Self-employed / FreelanceOct 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

Writing and editing articles, interviews, press releases for international audiences (English/German); translate, transcribe, and refine bilingual content with native sensitivity (English/German); conduct in-depth research and translate technical topics into engaging reads; live stream moderation in English; active participation in annual Wireless IoT trade fair and conference as a live moderator, and part of the organization team.

Writer & Editor · WIOT GroupOct 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

Wrote and edited articles, interviews, and press releases for international audiences (English/German); translated, transcribed, and refined bilingual content with narrative sensitivity; conducted in-depth research and translated technical topics into engaging reads; editorial text work on short interviews and press releases; translation and transcription tasks; live stream moderation and active participation in annual IoT trade fairs and conferences as a live moderator; online content placement and supervision of the Think WIOT platform.

Assistant to the Sales Department · Verlag & Freie Medien, LüneburgAug 2021 – Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Backend assistance in acquiring new customers, maintaining contact with existing customers and content database maintenance; proposal planning and processing; active support of the entire sales process by email, telephone, or via web platform; meeting arrangements and scheduling and documentation of the entire sales process; after-sales processing, including online content placement, website maintenance, image editing; proposals and text work for new customer campaigns (English/German).

Service Personnel · Krone Brauhaus GmbHOct 2018 – Jul 2019 · 10 mos

Education· 11

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media · Leuphana University Luneburg2013 – 2015
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) · The International School of Penang (Uplands)2011 – 2013
IGCSE · The International School of Penang2009 – 2011
Primary/Secondary Education · British International School Shanghai (BISS)2007 – 2008

Certifications and awards

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)2011 – 2013
IGCSE2009 – 2011

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