Experience

RTL Consumer Products

• Germany
• Marketing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team-Leitung strategische Planung TV

  • Nov 2021 - Present



Filmproduktion & Verleih Studio Kalliope

• Potsdam-Babelsberg

• Consulting Specialist

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Consult on co-productions for German TV channels as well as advise on new trends and market analysis on the German TV market. Consult on co-productions for German TV channels as well as advise on new trends and market analysis on the German TV market.



ZDF Digital Medienproduktion GmbH

• Germany
• Media Production
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of International Co-Productions, Content Commissioning & Localization

  • Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

  Established an extension of service offerings for the channel ZDFinfo, divided into two departments: Screening & Scouting and Localization. Assembled and built both teams, developed and created workflows as an intermediary between licensors/production companies and ZDFinfo, 3Sat and ZDF Enterprises. Coordinated and monitored tasks within the teams, planned and controlled deadlines to ensure efficient processes and delivering on-time, qualitative work results. Established an extension of service offerings for the channel ZDFinfo, divided into two departments: Screening & Scouting and Localization. Assembled and built both teams, developed and created workflows as an intermediary between licensors/production companies and ZDFinfo, 3Sat and ZDF Enterprises. Coordinated and monitored tasks within the teams, planned and controlled deadlines to ensure efficient processes and delivering on-time, qualitative work results.



History Channel (Germany) GmbH & Co. KG, A+E Networks

• Munich Area, Germany

• Director Programming & On Air

  • Nov 2005 - Mar 2019

  Defined, developed and implemented program content strategies. Creative program planning for History and A&E channels in Germany. Set and executed the creative vision to meet business objectives. Oversaw all content acquisitions from the U.S., German, and other international content providers. Built and maintained strong relationships with various creators worldwide. Managed all related finance planning, budgeting, and contract negotiations. Recruited, mentored, and lead a team of 13 employees who also oversaw scheduling, content screening, global tent poles, on-air creative, localization and research. Worked cross-functionally with global executives to complete fast-moving projects on time and within budgets. Stayed consistently abreast of market competition and trends. Regularly advised international partners on program strategies, including Southeast Asia, Poland, Spain, Italy, U.K. and others.



VOX Film- und Fernseh GmbH

• Cologne Area, Germany

• Programmplanung

  • Oct 2000 - Oct 2005

  Planned programming for free TV ad-sales driven channel VOX. Screened hundreds of series episodes per year and made recommendations for scheduling. Maximized number of runs and placement strategy for all series content. Formatted content for the optimum number of ad breaks. Analyzed TV ratings and competitor data. Designed high-level presentation plans. Liaised with dubbing and youth protection departments. Presented the upcoming week’s programming strategy to all departments including marketing, press, ad sales and others. Managed all local quotas from BBC, NZZ, and Spiegel.



RTL Deutschland

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Intern

  • Apr 1998 - Mar 2000

  Program Research & Program Planning Departments Program Research & Program Planning Departments