About me

A creative and editorial lead for industry leading brands in entertainment, technology, and culture. Experience in launching content platforms, overseeing campaigns, and managing multiple digital and print publications. I have also contributed to many leading outlets with diverse audiences, have moderated at festivals, curated events, launched podcasts, and been a consultant for several leadiong brand activations. https://thedancolereview.com http://thedancolereview.pressfolios.com Berlin-based journalist and copywriter with brand consultancy experience, and music industry background. In 2015, I launched a new print publication for DJBroadcast and established an events series of events that brought social awareness to the city’s music scene. I also work as a brand consultor, connecting music to larger activations, and have been involved in several large-scale music events throughout Europe. I am a regular contributor to Thrillist, XLR8R, and Drowned in Sound, and more recently launched the new editorial platform for leading music company Native Instruments.

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Projects

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  Electronic Beats: Fanzines ArticleI wrote a piece for Telekom Electronic Beats about modern 'zines for modern 'zenes. Check it out:
• Copywriter: ZospeumLead copywriter for Zospeum campaign: new architectural design that works with natural light.
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  Curating Berlin content for Google travel app: Touring BirdCurated, created and lead the Berlin content initiative for (now defunct) Google travel app.
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  Project co-ordinator: Nabihah Iqbal video for Native InstrumentsLead and curated an in-the-studio music production video with Nabihah Iqbal.
• Moderator: Native SessionsModerated and presented at several Native Instruments events.
• Consultant and location scout: Taste of Berlin for JägermeisterSpearheaded the location and talent scouting for the Berlin addition to Jägermeister's Taste Of campaign.

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Projects credited in

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  Amnesia Scanner // Live PhotographyLive photography for Crack Magazine's review of Amnesia Scanner's show "Anesthesia Scammer" at Kraftwerk Berlin 2019.
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  Native Sessions: BarsThe most recent edition of Native Instruments' ongoing Native Session series highlighted grime, hip hop, and R&B artists from seven major cities. I drafted the copy and tailored the content for all owned-media channels.

Work history

Chief EditorNative Instruments
Jan 2017 - Aug 2019Berlin, GermanyFull Time
As Editor-in-Chief, it has been my role to regularly curate, edit, publish, and generally create content that reflects the diverse and changing nature of contemporary music from across the globe, featuring a diverse set of topics, and artists, while also managing content distribution strategies and affiliate partnerships.
Editor-in-chiefProtein
Jun 2013 - Mar 2016Berlin, GermanyFull Time
Devised and executed the content strategy and launch for music and culture platform, DJBroadcast. In just over two years, DJBroadcast established itself as a trusted outlet with a unique identity and an strong user base. DJBroadcast was a multi-platform outlet that produced: - online content - films & documentaries - print publications My position reprised the following roles: - Editor - Copy - Content

Skills

• Music
• Writing
• Copywriting
• Critic
• Editing
• Journalism
• Blogging
• Account Management
• Business Development
• Management
• Pitching
• Features
• Proofreading
• Communications
• Word