Tanja Wessels Email & Phone Number

Portugal

Singapore, Singapore

Hong Kong Sar

Working with Macao's longest standing online English language media platform on their February 2021 re-launch to be the city's number one resource for news, in depth journalism, lifestyle content, cultural heritage, technology and Greater Bay Area developments. Brand positioning development Content pillars and categoriesDriving collaborations with individuals and institutions Social media strategy Interviewing thought leaders in the city for Profiles sectionInterviewing pioneers in the wellness area

Singapore, Singapore

We are a solutions impact platform for the fashion industry, working towards a fashion future that is kind to people and planet.We are mapping two pathways to get there: a digital platform connecting and matchmaking industry solutions for brands and business, academia and research, as well as funding institutions.And through our human platform we pool our experience in education, strategy and media to host workshops, compile case studies and foster industry collaboration, highlighting developments in Asia and how they weave into the rest of the world.

Portugal / Hong Kong / Macau

I write for a number of different publications, on a number of subjects such as environment, sustainability and society. Portuguese to English translation for government agencies, NGOs, universities, and arts nonprofits including The Portuguese Ministry for Environment and Spatial Planning, AMI- Assistência Médica Internacional, Help Images, Universidade Lusófona, and The Script Road Literary Festival.

Hong Kong

Circular Community HK (CCHK) Individuals from a variety of industries, committed to sharing what they know, and how they know it, with the wider community with the aim of cutting back on waste. As one of the founding members I am part of the concept creation behind initiatives and events as well as producing content and documenting our projects. With a vision to create a number of events for the public with the help of industry experts, rethinking waste is the name of the game as CCHK create community and solutions to the challenges Hong Kong faces.

Hong Kong Sar

Ariana Magazine covers social justice issues across Asia with a focus on women's rights. It is a bilingual, quarterly not-for-profit magazine.

Macau

Macau CLOSER is a monthly, bi-lingual, living and arts magazine based in Macau, providing in-depth information and solid commentary on all aspects of life and arts, and updated news on trends in a city where lifestyle is quickly developing.My responsibilities include:Delivering content for a monthly publication, including developing issue themes, cover stories, cover layouts, research, developing story lines, article writing, translation, proofing, editing, and publishing, and serving as acting editor as needed.Interviewing famous names from around the world, including David Beckham, Laurie Anderson, LMFAO, Tom Dixon, and others.Covering major events including Burning Man festival in the US, and the openings of Studio City and Galaxy casinos in Macau.I author a monthly music column focusing on hand-picked emerging and independent artists in the world of music.

Macao

The Script Road highlights, in the cultural sector, the desired understanding and cooperation between China and the Lusophone world, through Macau.I work with different teams on the The Script Road - Macau Literary Festival, liaising with guest authors and artists, and coordinating with the production team on the ground.I host the event English and Portuguese , moderate panel discussions on stage, and do simultaneous translation during sessions.

Macau

Pets&Hugs, the only bi-monthly and bi-lingual magazine in Macau that covers all aspects of animals and their welfare in the territory. Responsible for all editorial duties, including issue planning, issue theme development, content development, photography, proofing, colour print supervision, editing, and research. Conducted interviews with respected names including Cesar Milan (The Dog Whisperer), Jill Robinson (Animals Asia), Hannah Mermaid, Faye Ho, photographer Tim Flach, and others.

Macau

Master of Ceremonies in English 2014 and 2015Now in its third year, the Business Awards of Macau was established to broaden the scope of the greatly successful business community of Macau, recognising the diverse business and entrepreneurial talent the territory has to offer.From 2013 to 2015, the awards program has since grown into an important means of challenging local companies and professionals from different industries to share their achievements publicly and consider essential corporate values like social responsibility and environmental care.

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal correspondent for Iranian news network IRINNCollaborated daily with news head office in Tehran to develop emerging stories including the Portuguese economic crisis, European anti-austerity demonstrations, and other news of global interest. Produced and presented news reports on-air for broadcast; conducted interviews including government officials and economists.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Weekly lifestyle/travel column in Expat Advisory Services. In-house proofreader for multimedia arts centre, MetaHouse and magazines AsiaLife and The Advisor and the German Cooperation Enterprise GTZ. Voice-over artist for mobile network Star-Cel and Wing banking as well as a number of films in Cambodia. Published in The Advisor and Asia Pacific Magazine, and The Mekong Times and The Phnom Penh Post newspapers.

Cambodia

I have done a number of voice-over projects for clients including mobile network Star-Cel and Wing Banking in Cambodia.I have also narrated a number of films and documentaries made in Cambodia in the development sector.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Conceived and launched an independent documentary production company focused on human rights, human trafficking, and social justice. Also wrote, directed, and produced films for NGOs, arts nonprofits, and companies in Cambodia.

Ba (Hons) G.M.D, Graphic Design

Diploma Foundation, Studies; Art & Design

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba) Film, Film/Video And Photographic Arts

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