posted on March 18, 2008 at
8:49 am.
Over the past six months, I have been fortunate enough to work with C.J. Bucher Verlag in Germany on the translation of a new title: Afghanistan, Hope and Beauty in a War-torn Land. This is a 200-page book with arresting pictures taken by German photojournalist Ursula Meissner. In the publisher’s own words:
“Her photographs and stories tell of a land at a crossroads, of the magic of an unknown country and the horror of recent events, as well as of the bravery of its women; from the roses and fields of poppies at the foot of the Hindu Kush to a pair of red high-heeled shoes that are a symbol of hope. Even after decades of violence Afghanistan has preserved its magic.”
The book goes on sale in April, priced 29.95 euros
posted on February 17, 2008 at
10:36 am.
For almost eight years, I worked as a correspondent and senior correspondent at Reuters, the international news agency. I was trained by their experienced journalists in London before embarking on postings in Vienna, Zurich and Berlin. I reported from cities all over Europe and the U.S. and appeared on Reuters video and television services. My areas I covered included:
Switzerland: Banking, finance, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, luxury goods, politics, economics and monetary policy.
Germany: Politics, general news, international relations, reform and healthcare.
Austria: Politics, economics, energy, oil & gas, telecoms, banking and finance.
Reuters has an exceptional reputation for journalism and deservedly so. Its core values are accuracy, speed and freedom from bias — qualities which are also central to armitage media.
Here is a link to some of the more recent stories I wrote for Reuters from Zurich.
posted on February 13, 2008 at
11:04 am.
It’s great to write for a publication that is the leading voice in its industry. Automotive News and its European sister publication Automotive News Europe are exceptionally well-regarded in the car manufacturing and supplier industry and widely-read by executives and managers. Combining a life-long passion for all things automotive with my interest in the German-speaking world, I have had the pleasure of working with this publication for around six months.