Ile Kauppila

Experience

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  Freelance translator

  Mar 2009 - Jun 2015

  Freelance Translator

  Translated wide variety of corporate documents, news, press releases, and educational and marketing materials for clients including Junior Achievement Finland. Edited copy for grammar and factual accuracy. Collaborated with press offices to process feedback and develop content accordingly.

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  Helsingin kaupunki – Helsingfors stad – City of Helsinki

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2010

  Customer service, cashier, maintaining order, tourist guidance Leasing of market and market hall stands and preparing licenses for outdoor events, e.g. commercial events, advertisements and banners. Customer service, phone service, email.

  • Market Supervisor

    Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  • Office Secretary

    Jul 2009 - Jun 2010
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  Nuori Yrittäjyys ry – Junior Achievement Finland

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2015

  Translator

  Duties included:- Translation and creation of press releases, news and blog posts, contracts, annual reports, and educational and marketing materials- Visual design of documents- Online content management- Proofreading and editing

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  Freelance editor/writer

  Jan 2013 - now

  Freelance Writer/Editor

  Write engaging copy on demand for various companies and publications, including RoadRunner Touring and Travel, Adobe, NewtonX, All3DP.com, Oddee.com, TTR Digital Marketing, and Oils & Fats International. Perform in-depth research and fact checking based on story needs. Manage workflows and project schedules to maintain deadlines and timely project completion. Arrange and conduct interviews while building and maintaining functional source network.

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  Woodcote Media

  Jun 2015 - Mar 2017

  Deputy Editor

  Commissioned and edited articles for print and online B2B magazines in collaboration with freelance journalists and industry experts on daily basis. Developed and planned editorial policy and calendar together with upper management. Wrote features and daily news based on in-depth research and interviews. Oversaw daily newsfeed, weekly email newsletters, and social media accounts. Represented publications at global trade shows.

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  Quartz Business Media

  Mar 2017 - Sept 2018

  Assistant Editor

  Routinely wrote varying types of copy, including long-form features, daily news, and event reviews. Edited outside contributions while collaborating with authors to ensure adherence to house style and grammatical and factual standards. Managed magazine online presence, including daily online newsfeed, email lists, and social media accounts. Designed layouts for print and online magazines, marketing emails, and other materials as requested. Collaborated with marketing to maintain balance between editorial and ad content.- Acted as intermediary between editorial and production departments during magazine visual update.- Significantly grew follower numbers and engagement on Twitter and Facebook. Show less

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  RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

  Jul 2020 - now

  Copy Editor

  Proofread and edit magazine copy for grammatical and factual accuracy. Liaise with authors and photographers to ensure consistent copy quality and adherence to house style guide and magazine publication schedule. Develop house style guide and editorial policy in cross-departmental collaboration with editorial and other management. Write feature articles and blog copy as required by magazine needs. Edit long and short-form video content for online publication.