Adriel K.

Correspondent (Europe)

China Daily • Freelance

Sep 2019 - Present • 6 yrs 8 mos

Key responsibilities: • Strategic Reporting: Covering high-level China-EU diplomacy, trade agreements, and bilateral summits • News Analysis: Reporting on major European political and economic shifts (e.g., EU policy, elections) through the lens of Chinese interests • Storytelling: Producing features that highlight cross-cultural cooperation, technology exchange, and "Telling China’s Story" to a Western audience • Networking: Building relationships with European government officials, think tanks, and business leaders • Multi-platform Content: Drafting articles, social media updates, and video scripts for print and digital editions • Field Coverage: Traveling across the continent to provide on-the-ground reporting from major hubs like London, Brussels, or Paris

Founder

AK Consultancy • Indépendant

Dec 2015 - Present • 10 yrs 5 mos

• Journalism and digital publishing: political and media analysis, writing opinion pieces and conducting research published in Forbes, The Hill, The Spectator, the National Review (NRO), The National Interest, CapX, and EurActiv, among others • Marketing and PR: copywriting, content writing, blogging, press releases, digital marketing and branding, e-mail marketing, digital media plans/calendars, event production and management (on-site and online), media relations, strategic communication advisory services for private and public sector clients

Senior Editor

Polish Press Agency (PAP) • Temps plein

Oct 2023 - Oct 2025 • 2 yrs

I was the senior editor of PAP's flagship English-language economic and financial service, Market Insider, which provides a full overview of the financial market and macroeconomic affairs and offers insight into Poland's investment climate. The service is used by renowned financial market players, foreign investors and international economic institutions. Key responsibilities: • Leading PAP’s flagship English-language economic and financial service • Managing a team of 5 editors, providing guidance and feedback on their work • Developing and enforcing editorial guidelines and standards to ensure consistency and quality across all content • Assigning macroeconomic and political topics to business reporters • Editing and proofreading content for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, and style • Writing exclusive features for Market Insider’s subscribers • Conducting regular meetings with PAP’s Editor-in-Chief to provide updates on the department’s performance