Edmunds Imša
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About Me

Editor and journalist

I’m an editor and journalist, deeply passionate about transforming words into compelling stories. Writing is not only my profession but also my hobby, though my book remains a work in progress, still taking shape.

In writing, words are usually black on a white background, but in some contexts, the colors can shift, or even become bold and vibrant—reflecting how we perceive reality and set the scene. A writer’s task is to bring those perceptions to life.

With over 30 years in journalism, I’ve had the privilege of shaping the press environment in leadership roles. I’ve interviewed presidents, ministers, and even colorful figures from all walks of life. For me, the core mission of journalism remains simple: to reveal the truth and share it with the world.

Work experience

Editor & Journalist

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My skills

I excel at formulating thoughts in writing so that they are clear and easily understood.

I am skilled in writing news on politics, economics, and culture, as well as interviews, essays, travel descriptions, commentaries, analytical materials, horoscopes, poetry, and reports. I am also adept at editing texts to improve them, as well as being proficient in photography.

I am skilled at training and developing good journalists

I have launched such individuals into the world – under my guidance, people with no prior experience in journalism have become editors-in-chief of media outlets

Protu izaudzināt labus žurnālistus

Esmu tādus palaidis pasaulē – cilvēki bez iepriekšējām žurnālista iemaņām manā vadībā ir kļuvuši par mediju galvenajiem redaktoriem.

Copywriting and SEO

I am skilled in writing articles demanded in the modern market, utilizing SEO techniques. These articles are usually ranked among the top search engine results

Copywriting un SEO

Protu rakstīt modernajā tirgū pieprasītos rakstus, pielietojot SEO. Parasti šie raksti ir pirmajās vietās meklētāja rezultātos.

I translate and edit books

This work is interesting, as it allows me to focus on the details, much like reading a book, but with a deeper attention to style and punctuation

Tulkoju un rediģēju arī grāmatas

Šis darbs ir mazliet garlaicīgs, jo patīkamāk ir lasīt labu grāmatu, nedomājot par stilu un komatiem.

I am skilled in building the image of an organization or individual

This process is somewhat similar to text editing, although it is a bit more complex

Protu veidot organizācijas un personas tēlu

Šis process mazliet atgādina teksta rediģēšanu, lai gan ir mazliet komplicētāks.

Abilities

Languages & Capabilities

More in my CV:

Leadership Skills and Expertise
Communication Skills and Expertise
Other skills and expertise

I have led the BNS reporter corps, supervised 55 employees at the newspaper Rīgas Balss, and 53 employees at Vakara Avīze Vakara Ziņas.

As the chief editor, I developed the newspaper’s development strategies, budget guidelines, employee compensation systems, and work task policies.

I also led the Public Relations Department of the Jūrmala City Council, shaping the city’s image.

The work of a journalist and PR specialist has provided opportunities to communicate with representatives from various social groups.

Working in high-level discussions, I have had the chance to interact with world leaders and their closest aides. I have gained professional experience in a multinational environment at the Council of Europe, the European Commission, and the European Parliament.

I have completed an internet programming course at the University of Latvia and participated in the development of news agency and newspaper websites. I have also created and implemented the EU-themed news portal www.eirozinas.lv (CMS).

I possess excellent interviewing skills and the ability to navigate a vast range of information, selecting the most important details. I have extensive experience working with official information sources in the fields of law, environment, and economics, as well as knowledge of the EU’s formation, history, institutions, and regional policies.

I have overseen translation work from English and Russian for the BNS agency. I also have a deep understanding of public relations objectives and tools.

I was awarded the Latvian Journalists' Union diploma for the "Journalism Award of the Year 2007" for courage and persistence in fulfilling journalistic duties.

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My Writings

Here, in my portfolio, you will find some of my writings, primarily those that have remained relevant over time

  • Visas Ziņas
  • Svētki
  • Reliģija
  • Politika
  • Negadījumi
  • Kriminālnoziegumi
  • Intervijas
  • Eiropas Savienība

Atsauksmes

Ko Cilvēki domā par mani

Kontakti

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Kontaktu Tālrunis

+371 26 635 075

E - Pasts

edmunds.imsa@gmail.com

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