Experience

RÚV

• Iceland
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Freelance Radio Broadcaster

  • Jun 2012 - Present

  I have written, produced and narrated several radio programmes and series. Topics include the working lives of the poets, female pianists during the second world war, limits to the human lifespan, theory of mind, and the history of four-hands piano playing.

• TV presenter/journalist for daily culture magazine programme

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

• Writer, Co-Host of Útúrdúr, Television Series on Music.

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Wrote and co-hosted Útúrdúr, a television series on classical and contemporary music, aimed at the general public. First series broadcast in 2013-14, second in 2014-15

• News Reporter

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2014

  As a replacement news reporter for several months at a time, wrote and presented news stories for radio, television and the web.



Sepia Communications

• United Kingdom
• Public Relations and Communications Services

• Graduate Accounts Executive

  • Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

  Copywriting, editing, messaging and branding, media relations, strategy consultation. Copywriting, editing, messaging and branding, media relations, strategy consultation.



Dirrindí Records

• Reykjavík

• Editor, Translator

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Edited and translated programme notes and other materials for publication. Edited and translated programme notes and other materials for publication.



Reykjavík Midsummer Music

• Reykjavík

• Project Coordinator

  • May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Worked with artistic director on general planning, handled communications and media relations, edited print materials, oversaw advertising and marketing, managed social media presence. Worked with artistic director on general planning, handled communications and media relations, edited print materials, oversaw advertising and marketing, managed social media presence.



Oxford School of English

• Oxford, United Kingdom

• English Teacher, Activity Leader, Tour Guide

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2010

  Taught English to teenagers from various countries, led excursions and guided tours. Taught English to teenagers from various countries, led excursions and guided tours.



Reykjavík

• Reykjavík

• Writer, Host and Manager of Youth Quiz

  • Sep 2006 - May 2008

  In a team of two, wrote, hosted and managed "Nema Hvað?", a University Challenge-inspired youth quiz in which over 30 secondary schools in Reykjvík took part. Semi-finals and finals were broadcast on National Radio (RÁS2). In a team of two, wrote, hosted and managed "Nema Hvað?", a University Challenge-inspired youth quiz in which over 30 secondary schools in Reykjvík took part. Semi-finals and finals were broadcast on National Radio (RÁS2).