Kirke Siimso
Brussels,Ixelles
Summary
A highly motivated young professional with experience in media and crisis communication at an international organisation. As a high-energy and result-driven thinker with strong organisational and interpersonal skills, I am familiar with dealing with diverse assignments, working under pressure, and finding creative solutions in unexpected situations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Editor
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, DG COMMUNICATION
Brussels
2021.10 - 2022.05
- Daily tasks included: producing social media content (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), writing and publishing articles, translating, and doing community management.
- Experience in crisis communication.
- Part of Foreign Policy interest team.
- As the only Estonian person in the unit, I enjoyed a high level of autonomy and had increased responsibility in managing the outreach to the Estonian citizens.
- Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
Journalist
POSTIMEES GRUPP
Viljandi
2021.06 - 2021.09
- Main responsibilities: writing articles , reporting from events, web editing, and investigative journalism.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Published an article about GHB abuse (date rape drug), which was on the front page of Postimees, the leading newspaper in Estonia.
- Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
Teacher Assistant
VILJANDI GÜMNAASIUM
Viljandi
2020.08 - 2020.12
- Teacher of international relations and comparative politics to senior high school students.
- Giving seminars weekly, preparing and evaluating students' homework and final exams, giving personalized feedback to 50+ students and reporting on their progress to the teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
University of Tartu
Tartu, Estonia 2018.05 - 2021.05
Skills
Media and journalism
undefinedAccomplishments
- I have interviewed the presidents of Estonia and Finland, as well as five Estonian cabinet ministers in front of an audience of 100.
- Panelist at the Estonian Opinion Festival in 2021 and 2022.
Additional Information
- Erasmus+ exchange semester at the Hague University of Applied Sciences (European Studies programme), in the Netherlands.
Timeline
Editor
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, DG COMMUNICATION
2021.10 - 2022.05
Journalist
POSTIMEES GRUPP
2021.06 - 2021.09
Teacher Assistant
VILJANDI GÜMNAASIUM
2020.08 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
University of Tartu
2018.05 - 2021.05
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