Head of Social Media at OKTAGON MMA Germany with 12+ years of experience across agency, in-house and freelance. Built the German social media department from scratch, leading a cross-functional team (graphic design, video, social media) and delivering end-to-end content: strategy, copywriting, design & video briefing, and live event communication from pre-promotion through post-event highlights. Hands-on in multi-channel growth for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, including driving sales for Germany’s biggest MMA event (60,000 attendees). Freelance digital marketing consultant since 2019 with expertise in social media, influencer marketing, performance marketing (Google Ads) and content creation, including experience in PR, events and editorial publishing.

Amelie Sophie Kornath

Head of Social Media at OKTAGON MMA Germany with 12+ years of experience across agency, in-house and freelance. Built the German social media department from scratch, leading a cross-functional team (graphic design, video, social media) and delivering end-to-end content: strategy, copywriting, design & video briefing, and live event communication from pre-promotion through post-event highlights. Hands-on in multi-channel growth for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, including driving sales for Germany’s biggest MMA event (60,000 attendees). Freelance digital marketing consultant since 2019 with expertise in social media, influencer marketing, performance marketing (Google Ads) and content creation, including experience in PR, events and editorial publishing.

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Head of Social Media at OKTAGON MMA Germany with 12+ years of experience across agency, in-house and freelance. Built the German social media department from scratch, leading a cross-functional team (graphic design, video, social media) and delivering end-to-end content: strategy, copywriting, design & video briefing, and live event communication from pre-promotion through post-event highlights.

Hands-on in multi-channel growth for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, including driving sales for Germany’s biggest MMA event (60,000 attendees). Freelance digital marketing consultant since 2019 with expertise in social media, influencer marketing, performance marketing (Google Ads) and content creation, including experience in PR, events and editorial publishing.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Head of Social Media at OKTAGON MMA Germany
January 1, 2023 - Present
Built the German social media department from scratch and developed workflows, processes and content structures for the German market in a cross-functional setup (graphic design, video, social media). Hands-on social media management including content strategy, copywriting, and briefings for design & video; end-to-end event communication covering pre-promotion, live coverage, and post-event content. Drove multi-channel growth across Instagram (250K followers), TikTok (200K), and YouTube (167K subscribers). Co-responsible for selling out Germany’s biggest MMA event (60,000 attendees; Deutsche Bank Park).
Freelancer & Consultant (Online Marketing)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Newsletter marketing and performance marketing (Google Ads). Social media & influencer marketing, content creation, and graphic design.
Marketing Manager, PR & Events at Lucky Shareman
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Managed all marketing activities including planning, budget control and reporting. PR work: press releases, specialist articles and blog posts, and media cooperation. Maintained and developed social media channels, website and blog. Organized and executed trade fairs, talks and client events. Performance marketing via Google Ads and social media ads.
Social Media & Influencer Marketing Trainee at Lucky Shareman
January 1, 2017 - Present
Supported campaign management for influencer marketing, including influencer research, outreach and campaign evaluation.
Social Media & Influencer Marketing Manager at Lucky Shareman
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Full end-to-end management of influencer marketing campaigns from concept through evaluation: influencer research, negotiating with talents and agencies, acquisition of usage rights. Created briefs, posting plans and campaign reporting; direct client management and consulting.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration - Internationale Betriebsakademie Hamburg at Internationale Berufsakademie Hamburg
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Dual Study Programme (Marketing & Communication & PR) at CALL Hamburg
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
City Marketing, Events & Economic Development at Eckernförde Touristik & Marketing GmbH
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
School education (Art & Music focus) at Peter-Ustinov Schule Eckernförde
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Muay Thai (trained/lived in Thailand for 5 years)
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate