Name: Kilian Schroeder
Preferred name: Kilian
Age: 24
Origin country/town: Rosenheim, Germany
Other places where I have lived: I did my Bachelor’s in Munich and did internships in Frankfurt and Berlin
Where I’m living at the moment: A 7 squaremeter apartment in Frölunda
Languages: German, English
Academic background: BA in Political Science in Munich
Work background:
- Trained at the Catholic School of Journalism in Munich (2021 until 2023)
- Internships at Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung in Frankfurt, the political bureau of Stuttgarter Zeitung in Berlin and at public broadcaster Bayerischer Rundfunk (one month with the investigative department)
- Reporter, Senior Producer and Managing Editor at student-run radio station M94.5 in Munich (2020 until 2023)
- Freelancer for the newsletter-service Tagesspiegel Background
Writing skills (English): Still need help when it comes to journalistic writing in English.
I have used Excel (spreadsheets): Yes, but I wouldn’t say I KNOW Excel.
I have worked with Python: Sadly not.
I use other programming languages: Sadly no experience.
I have used WordPress: Yes
Graphic/illustration skills: Basic skills with Datawrapper, but only learning by doing.
Digital publishing/social media: Basic Skills when it comes to Instagram and TikTok
Audio/radio/pod: I produced a few radio shows and podcasts at M94.5, but only at a student-level.
Photography: Sadly absolutely no skills (and I fear also no talent)
Video/tv/filming: Basic knowledge of filming, I produced a few short films at an internship.
Knowledge of the European Parliament (relevant to the CJC project): Basic knowledge about the functioning of the parliament.
Special interests/knowledge relevant to research/investigative journalism:
- I have basic knowledge about Freedom of Information Laws in Germany (but I would have to look it up to be sure)
- Special interest: I guess everything!
Other skills/hobbies: I can nerd about American Football, love going to hockey-games, all kinds of music (can play the violin and a little guitar)
I think I will be able to support my fellow students with: Hopefully with my experience in different kinds of media and a calm, pragmatic presence.
LinkedIn: Kilian Schroeder
Contact details:
- E-Mail: kilian.schroeder@proton.me
- Phone: +49 176 825 030 14
- Facebook: Kilian Schroeder
- Instagram: @schroeder.kilian
- X (former Twitter): @ksvschroeder