I'm a freelance journalist from Ireland, based between Reykjavik and Dublin. I write for national and international press as well as for corporate publications, government agencies and local media.  My work has been featured in The Irish Times, Irish Independent, Irish Examiner, BBC, National Geographic Travel, Euronews and Politico.

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Combining a creative background with strong research skills, I specialise in culture, music and human interest stories. I speak fluent French and some German, Dutch, Swedish and Icelandic. My skills include copywriting, proofreading, interviewing and translating. 

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Past clients include the European Commission (DG HR), the European Commission's Research Executive Agency (REA), NATO, Brussels Invest and Export, and UITP's public transport magazine. I have freelanced for Brussels-based communications agencies such as Netcompany Intrasoft, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit - GIZ, ICF Next and Pracsis, providing editorial support for the European Commission.

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I'm also a musician and I studied documentary making at IADT. My passion is connecting with others and telling the ordinary but extraordinary everyday stories of life.

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Want to work with me?

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Contact me: mchugh.karen@gmail.com