Laura Hofer

Dynamic and versatile journalist with a passion for international affairs and a strong background in transcultural communication and creating impactful content and engaging with diverse audiences. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Journalism and International Affairs at CNN Academy in collaboration with UCD in Dublin

Trainee in Corporate Communication and Part Time Employee

• Developed valuable skills in corporate communication during internship at IDM-Südtirol Responsible for creating, writing, editing, and publishing news articles on their public website
• Contributed to internal communication by creating engaging blog entries for the company's intranet - Wrote posts for LinkedIn and Facebook to enhance the organisations online presence
• Performed various translation tasks, mainly from Italian to German and German to English
• Sharpened communication and language skills while gaining practical knowledge in corporate communication strategies.
• Created captivating copy for social media posts that increased followers
• Developed a content strategy that improved SEO rankings and resulted in an increase in website visitors
• Edited and proofread blog posts to ensure quality and accuracy before publication
• Researched and wrote weekly blog posts that increased website traffic

MA - Journalism and International Affairs - CNN Academy UCD

• My coursework at CNN Academy has equipped me with hands-on experience in the CNN newsroom, honing my abilities to report accurately and effectively through different media and creating engaging stories using different tools such as a mobile phone.
• I have also gained proficiency in research skills and methods, enabling me to investigate complex issues and present them in a compelling manner.
• Additionally, I have acquired expertise in digital storytelling, leveraging multimedia platforms to engage and inform audiences in innovative ways.

CNN Academy Newsroom, Journalism and International Affairs, Research Skills and Methods, Digital Storytelling