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.

Vanessa Watanabe

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.

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Writer & Editor at WIOT Group
October 1, 2024 - Present
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 at Verlag & Freie Medien, Lüneburg
August 1, 2021 - October 1, 2024
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 at Krone Brauhaus GmbH
October 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Service personnel responsibilities at a local venue, handling guest service and operations.
Writer & Editor at Self-employed / Freelance
October 1, 2024 - Present
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.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media at Leuphana University Luneburg
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2015
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) at The International School of Penang (Uplands)
August 1, 2011 - August 1, 2013
IGCSE at The International School of Penang
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2011
Primary/Secondary Education at British International School Shanghai (BISS)
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2008
Grade 1-3 at The International School of Penang (Uplands)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Secondary Education at Shanghai Singapore International School (SSIS)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Secondary Education at British International School of Shanghai (BISS)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Secondary Education at Frankfurt International School (FIS)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) at The International School of Penang (Uplands)
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media at Leuphana University Lüneburg
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2015
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) at The International School of Penang (Uplands)
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2018

Qualifications

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
August 1, 2011 - August 1, 2013
IGCSE
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2011

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Telecommunications