Arko Højholt
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Creative thinker and project juggler with strategic mindset and knack for art direction and brand identity, coupled with strong communication experience and humane leadership skills. With a varied background in journalism, publishing, literature, linguistics, and 6+ years in the online gambling industry, you will find a veritable Swiss knife of a co-worker; a lot of functions are already built in, and those that aren't can easily be added.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Brand manager
ComeOn
London
08.2023 - Current
- Developed creative marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards through regular quality assessments.
- Established and maintained consistent brand messaging across multiple platforms.
- Brainstormed ideas with clients and stakeholders to maximise project potential.
- Managed multi-channel advertising campaigns to support sales objectives.
- Performed continuous art direction and maintained constructive relationship with both in-house and external designers.
Marketing manager
ComeOn
London
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance efficiency in the marketing department.
- Developed marketing strategies for effective brand positioning.
- Delegated tasks effectively, ensuring productivity within the team.
- Directed content creation, boosting organic traffic on digital platforms.
CRM executive
ComeOn
London
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Maintained consistent communications to the player base via a range of platforms (email, pop-up, SMS, and onsite content).
- Continuous production of copy for use on all marketing channels.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Translator
Vild Maskine
Copenhagen / Vordingborg
06.2014 - Current
- Delivery of literary translations of fiction, non-fiction, children's books, and poetry, preserving original tone and style (from primarily Norwegian, Nynorsk, and English to Danish).
Editor, Language consultant
Amazon Prime
London
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Pre-launch language editor of the Danish version of Amazon Prime Video.
- Owner of local TOV and terminology across all platforms.
Writer and illustrator
Myself
London / Copenhagen
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Wrote and illustrated the children's book "Ritas soveben" for publication in Danish.
- Became a bedtime hero among Danish parents ;)
Freelance journalist and photographer
Various
Europe
05.2014 - 11.2017
- Written journalistic work for a wide variety of media, art, and PR projects across Europe for publications and institutions (such as King’s College London, Apache.be, Vice Magazine, Men’s Running, Vang Magazine, artist Kristian von Hornsleth).
- Photographic work for a wide variety of clients (documentary, portrait, event, art).
- Published in the book 'WeStreet 2015 - Street Photography from around the Globe'.
Co-founder
Vild Maskine
Copenhagen / Vordingborg
06.2014 - 06.2014
- Co-founded literary publishing house Vild Maskine.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative literature
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen 08.2007 - 06.2011
Journalism
Danish School For Media And Journalism
Aarhus 08.2003 - 06.2004
Journalism, Documentary
Askov Højskole
Askov 01.2003 - 06.2003
Creative writing
KUBA
Copenhagen 08.2000 - 06.2001
Skills
- Creative visioning
- Leading cross-functional teams
- Project management
- Content creation and editing
- Stakeholder management
- People Management
- Communication proficiency; strong language skills
Timeline
Brand manager
ComeOn
08.2023 - Current
Marketing manager
ComeOn
01.2022 - 08.2025
CRM executive
ComeOn
04.2019 - 01.2022
Editor, Language consultant
Amazon Prime
08.2018 - 10.2018
Writer and illustrator
Myself
01.2018 - 12.2018
Translator
Vild Maskine
06.2014 - Current
Co-founder
Vild Maskine
06.2014 - 06.2014
Freelance journalist and photographer
Various
05.2014 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative literature
University of Copenhagen
08.2007 - 06.2011
Journalism
Danish School For Media And Journalism
08.2003 - 06.2004
Journalism, Documentary
Askov Højskole
01.2003 - 06.2003
Creative writing
KUBA
08.2000 - 06.2001
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