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Stephan Paul

@stephanpaul

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I am an experienced online editor and AI trainer specializing in content strategy, QA, and data annotation.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles that combine editorial content and AI training/QA for German-speaking projects, offering remote flexibility, measurable impact on model quality, and opportunities for professional growth.

I am an experienced online editor and AI trainer with a strong background in editorial management, SEO copywriting, and digital publishing. I create clear, user-focused content and lead quality processes for websites and mobile platforms.

Over several years I managed editorial content for mobile sites and worked as an AI trainer, data annotator and QA contributor for projects with Outlier (Remotasks), OneForma, Appen (Crowdgen), SuperAnnotate and other industry clients. I design prompts, evaluate model responses, perform fact checking, and implemented a successful pilot project for German-speaking QA.

I hold a diploma from Deutsches Journalisten Kolleg and a BA in Sports Journalism, and I work with WordPress, various CMS, MS Office, image, video and audio editing tools. I am fluent in German and English (C1), detail-focused, and motivated to improve model performance and editorial quality in collaborative teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Online Editor / AI Trainer

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Self-Employed

Jun 2025 - Present (3 months)

Create texts for multiple clients and perform AI training, data annotation and quality assurance for German-language projects to improve model outputs and content quality.

Content Writing Prompt Engineering Data Annotation QA German Language Fact Checking CMS Multiturn Dialogues

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AI Trainer / QA

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Outlier

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years)

Created prompts, evaluated and improved model responses and performed fact-checking for the German-speaking QA team to raise response quality and consistency.

Prompt Engineering Model Evaluation QA Fact Checking German Language Prompt Testing

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AI Trainer / Data Annotator

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Multiple Clients

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Contributor and QA on varied AI projects for providers such as OneForma, Appen, Mindrift, Invisible Technologies, RWS and MoniSa, delivering annotation and quality assurance tasks.

Data Annotation QA German Language Quality Assurance Annotating Crowdwork Platforms

Online Content Manager

Synatix GmbH / Wemado GmbH

May 2016 - Jun 2025 (9 years 1 month)

Managed editorial and content operations for mobile sites (Smartwatch.de, Filme.de) and edited for multiple consumer websites, improving content quality and SEO across properties.

Editorial Management Content Strategy SEO WordPress CMS Copywriting Proofreading

AI Prompter / Response Writer

SuperAnnotate

Sep 2024 - Oct 2024 (1 month)

Implemented a pilot project creating prompts and multiturn responses and conducted QA for the German-speaking region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).

Prompt Engineering Response Writing QA Multiturn Dialogues German Language

Editor / SEO Copywriter

ESN - Fitmart

Aug 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 4 months)

Produced SEO-optimized content on fitness, health and sportswear for a major fitness supplements manufacturer, enhancing search visibility and product content.

Content Writing Keyword Research CMS Proofreading

Creative Editor

Sächsische Zeitung

Apr 2013 - Aug 2018 (5 years 4 months)

Prepared the print edition for the reader app and performed editing, copywriting and proofreading using the editorial CMS to improve reader experience.

Editing Copywriting Proofreading CMS

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Deutsches Journalisten Kolleg (DJK)

Diploma (equivalent to Master of Arts), Journalism

2014 - 2016

Grade: 1.4

Activities and societies: Distance learning program with specialization in local, music and broadcast journalism.

Distance-learning journalism diploma specializing in local, music, and broadcast journalism, awarded with final grade 1.4.

Online Trainer Licence (OTL) / Gaines

Trainer Licence B, Fitness and Health

2012 - 2014

Activities and societies: Qualification supporting editorial work in fitness, health and sports nutrition.

Completed Online Trainer Licence and Fitness Trainer Licence B as an additional qualification for editorial work in fitness and health.

Mittweida University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Arts, Sports Journalism / Sports Management

2011 - 2014

Grade: 1.4

Activities and societies: Internships in video production and organization/marketing for events including a cheerleading world championship; conception and organization of advertising campaigns.

Completed Bachelor of Arts in Sports Journalism and Sports Management with final grade 1.4, including internships in video production and marketing.