Halstein Røyseland

Experience

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  Varden

  Oct 2004 - Jan 2006

  Journalist, movie critic, music critic

  • Worked as a journalist for Varden, the largest newspaper in Telemark, Norway. • Researched and wrote articles about the local arts and entertainment scene.• Wrote reviews of new music releases, ranging from pop, rock and country to hip hop and metal.• As a movie critic I wrote reviews of the latest domestic and international movie releases.

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  Smaalenene Media

  May 2006 - Dec 2006

  Journalist

  • Launched two new weekly newspapers, Aas and Vestby Avis. • Planned and executed interviews and news stories.• Responsible for layout and editing of newspaper.• Networked with local politicians and chamber of commerce to generate news leads.

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  VG - Verdens Gang AS

  Jan 2007 - May 2015

  Journalist

  • Journalist, TV reporter and editor for Norway’s largest daily news media Verdens Gang (www.vg.no), with over 2.5 million readers daily.• Managed a team of 20 journalists, planned, organized and executed complex projects in a deadline driven environment.• Researched, conducted interviews and wrote articles about music, film and entertainment news for online and print. • As a TV reporter interviewed some of the biggest celebrities in the world, such as Megan Fox, Jessica Alba, Jeremy Piven, Will Arnett and James Hetfield of Metallica.• Crafted and edited written and visual communications for social media channels, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat. • Covered press conferences, wrote articles on breaking news, domestic and foreign politics.• As front page editor decided current top story, writing headlines and selecting photos to go with story. Show less

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  Caesars Entertainment Corporation

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

  Meetings Marketing Intern

  • Write copy for local and national Caesars Entertainment advertisements.• Write scripts for monthly video newsletters.• Video shoots and development of database marketing strategy.• Project management on sales kits, making team keep deadline.• Planning website, e-commerce and direct marketing strategy for 2017.

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  Bzillions Inc

  Jun 2018 - Apr 2021

  Music Composer
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  Aristocrat

  Apr 2021 - now

  Sound Designer