My Clients

I have worked for a variety of companies from leading global brands to up-and-coming startups, either directly or via clients of mine.

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My Services

I've been working as a writer for seven years, combining a Diploma in Psychology with journalistic, corporate and startup experience.
I'm versatile, reliable and fast. I have a good business sense and can turn almost anything into a story. In German and English.

Online Journalism

I write about health & science, startup & tech and food & drinks. I excel at portraying people up close and breaking down complex matters in an entertaining way.

Copywriting

I specialize in branded content and native advertisement. I also write product content, blog posts, banner ads, website copy, campaign claims, brand content etc.

Communications Consulting

Communication is key for the success of every business, project, campaign and personal career. I advise companies and people on how to tell their story and sell what they offer.

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A Selection of my Works

Storytelling is my passion. I have crafted stories and shaped communication for a variety of clients in different projects.

About me

My name is Philipp. I'm a freelance creative based in Berlin. Born in 1984. I'm a psychologist by trade and writer by heart. I've done market research in China, co-founded a wine startup and crossed over into journalism in 2014.

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My Vita

EDUCATION

Diploma in Psychology 2010, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster | Final Grade: 1,1 | Focus on Statistics and Organisational Psychology

CAREER

Since Feb 2022 | Senior Communications Manager | Deutsche Bahn Engineering & Consulting GmbH

As part of the internal communications team, I’m responsible for company-wide provision of employee information and content creation for both internal and external purposes.

April 2020 – Dez 2021 | Communications Manager | Deutsche Bahn AG

I took on a permanent position at DB and was responsible for all communications for an HR-project implementing new digital feedback and performance management tools for 200.000 employees. This includes two multi-channel awareness campaigns and a video campaign.


Feb 2018 – März 2020 | Communications Consultant | Freelance

I advised on a company-wide HR project at Deutsche Bahn in matters of internal communication. The project is award-nominated.

Since Feb 2016 | Copywriter | Freelance

I regularly create branded content for big name clients of Upday and Axel Springer Brand Studios. Those include Microsoft, the State of Thuringia, VW, Seat and Samsung.

Oct 2014 – März 2020 | Online Journalist | Freelance

I crossed over into journalism with no references and started out at WELT, where I regularly contributed. My writing has also appeared on ze.tt, Business Insider Deutschland and Gründerszene.

June 2012 – Sep 2014 | Co-Founder & Head of Communications | Sommelier Privé GmbH

I built up a wine startup and premium brand with friends. I was responsible for content, social media, PR and marketing copy, as well as purchasing.

Oct 2010 – May 2012 | Market research & Blogging

I lead UX studies in China, South Korea and San Francisco for eye square and created two column blogs, among other things.

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I would love to hear from you! Let's chat about your communication needs and start to develop your story.

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