Christina Eck
Cabin John,MD
Summary
Flexible, deadline-driven writer, researcher, reporter adept at writing and producing compelling and interesting news features and radio reports on a wide range of subjects. Experienced bi-lingual researcher, radio presenter, reporter and feature writer. Experienced voiceover talent. Audio technical & editing skills, computer & language skills, educational and musical skills.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
US-Radio Correspondent
GERMAN PRESS AGENCY DPA
01.1998 - Current
- Producing daily news features for German radio
- Researching, writing, recording, editing and presenting news report
- Enhanced news coverage quality through thorough research and fact checking.
- Adapted writing style for various media platforms such as print, online, and broadcast journalism.
- Delivered breaking news reports under tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy or quality of content.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
Voiceover Talent & Translations
Freelance
01.1993 - Current
- Professional commercial voice over productions for TV and industry
- Reading & synchronizing English to German manuscripts
- Presenting, translating, reviewing content
- Delivered exceptional voiceover performances by utilizing various accents, tones, and styles for diverse projects.
- Continuously improved knowledge of source and target languages through immersion in relevant literature, media, and conversations with native speakers.
- Translated documents from English to German
- Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
- Clients: Springbrook Productions, Glenwood Sound, Welocalize, National Association of Broadcasters NAB, Tempo Media
Radio Correspondent
GERMAN PUBLIC RADIO ARD
01.1993 - 12.1998
- Researching, writing, editing and producing radio reports & features
- Recording, editing and transmitting radio pieces
Producer
GERMAN PUBLIC RADIO WDR/NDR
01.1995 - 12.1997
- Researched & edited radio reports
- Scheduled and conducted interviews
- Organized broadcasts & reporting trips
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management
- Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters
Senior Editor, Anchor, International Broadcaster
VOICE OF AMERICA - GERMAN SERVICE
01.1992 - 12.1993
- Produced live on-air news show
- Researched, wrote, edited radio reports
- Anchored live news reports
- Reported from live events (elections/inaugurations)
Reporter, Anchor, Editor
ANTENNE BAYERN RADIO
01.1990 - 12.1992
- On-air personality/DJ music programs
- News anchor
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
Sound Engineer
BAYERISCHER RUNDFUNK
01.1982 - 12.1990
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Mixed and edited audio for live and recording events.
- Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.
Education
MA - Journalism
Ludwig Maximilians University
Munich Germany1987
BA - Soundengineering
Soundengineering School Nuremberg
Nuremberg Germany1982
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Deadline management
- News writing
- Fact-checking
- Live reporting
- Effective interviewing
- Investigative reporting
- Foreign language proficiency
- Audio editing
- Broadcast journalism
Additional Skills
- Music Teacher (TTCT diploma)
- Maryland State Council Individual Artist Award
- Festival, Workshop, Fundraising, Concert Organization
- Performing, Arranging, Recording Music
- Professional proficiency in English and German
- Basic proficiency in French and Italian
Other professional experience
Professional Voiceover Talent/ German English Translations / Product Review at M2 Inc, Springbrook Productions, Glenwood Sound, Welocalize, National Association of Broadcasting NAB, Tempomedia
Languages
German
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
US-Radio Correspondent
GERMAN PRESS AGENCY DPA
01.1998 - Current
Producer
GERMAN PUBLIC RADIO WDR/NDR
01.1995 - 12.1997
Voiceover Talent & Translations
Freelance
01.1993 - Current
Radio Correspondent
GERMAN PUBLIC RADIO ARD
01.1993 - 12.1998
Senior Editor, Anchor, International Broadcaster
VOICE OF AMERICA - GERMAN SERVICE
01.1992 - 12.1993
Reporter, Anchor, Editor
ANTENNE BAYERN RADIO
01.1990 - 12.1992
Sound Engineer
BAYERISCHER RUNDFUNK
01.1982 - 12.1990
MA - Journalism
Ludwig Maximilians University
BA - Soundengineering
Soundengineering School Nuremberg
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