Hi, I’m Holly Barnard. I’m a social media manager, digital content creator, and audiovisual producer based in Berlin. Over 10+ years I’ve produced video and visual content across cultural organisations, live productions, and digital platforms, specialising in short-form storytelling and platform-native campaigns. I excel at turning ideas into cohesive visuals—concepting, researching trends, and delivering content with a strong brand voice. I love collaborating with producers, designers, and creative leads to maximise reach, engagement, and meaningful connections with audiences.

Holly Barnard

Hi, I’m Holly Barnard. I’m a social media manager, digital content creator, and audiovisual producer based in Berlin. Over 10+ years I’ve produced video and visual content across cultural organisations, live productions, and digital platforms, specialising in short-form storytelling and platform-native campaigns. I excel at turning ideas into cohesive visuals—concepting, researching trends, and delivering content with a strong brand voice. I love collaborating with producers, designers, and creative leads to maximise reach, engagement, and meaningful connections with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Holly Barnard. I’m a social media manager, digital content creator, and audiovisual producer based in Berlin. Over 10+ years I’ve produced video and visual content across cultural organisations, live productions, and digital platforms, specialising in short-form storytelling and platform-native campaigns.

I excel at turning ideas into cohesive visuals—concepting, researching trends, and delivering content with a strong brand voice. I love collaborating with producers, designers, and creative leads to maximise reach, engagement, and meaningful connections with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Content Creator and Audio Visual Designer; Sound Designer; Social Media Manager; Video Designer (Contract); Content Creator (Contract); Production Coordinator (Contract) at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - November 13, 2025
Produced education and promotional video content; managed full video lifecycle: concept development, scripting, filming, editing and post-production. Advised on content strategy, YouTube optimization, and independent production workflows. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent creative and technical standards across projects.
Marketing & Communications Manager at Thesmo Kollektiv
June 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
Directed digital storytelling and audiovisual campaigns, securing multiple production grants of up to 50,000 EUR. Supervised production and post-production workflows, ensuring high-quality visual output. Created multimedia assets for social media and educational outreach in arts and wellness contexts.
Video & Multimedia Designer at English Theatre Berlin + Berlin International Youth Theatre
June 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
Produced and edited educational and promotional multimedia content for the Berlin theatre and digital platforms. Integrated graphics, sound design, and branding elements to enhance engagement. Collaborated closely with directors and creative teams to shape narrative tone and visual cohesion.
Video Producer at Berlin School of English
April 1, 2024 - Present
Produced and edited video content to support marketing and digital campaigns in Berlin.
Audiovisual Producer at Thesmo Kollektiv
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developed platform-native video campaigns across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok; produced and edited short-form content optimized for social algorithms; managed content planning and publishing workflows; conducted trend research and created motion visuals.
Video & Multimedia Designer at English Theatre Berlin
June 1, 2020 - Present
Produced and edited multimedia content supporting marketing campaigns and digital engagement; integrated motion graphics, performance footage, and sound design into engaging narratives; collaborated with directors and creative teams.

Education

MA Contemporary Performance Practice at University of Kent, Canterbury, UK
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
BA Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Kent, Canterbury, UK
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
Master of Arts at University of Kent
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at University of Kent
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026

Qualifications

Masters Degree: Contemporary Performance Practice
September 20, 2014 - June 20, 2016
Bachelors Degree: Theatre and Performance Studies
September 12, 2012 - June 17, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services