Hi, I am Jessica, a writer and artist living and working in Oxford, UK.
Trained as a journalist at the prestigious RTL School of Journalism in Cologne and with a PhD in history from Oldenburg University, I have a long experience as writer, journalist and researcher. For many years I worked as radio, television and online journalist for the Northern German broadcaster NDR, before I moved to the UK in 2015, where I worked as freelance writer and content editor for various business and media clients.
In 2022 I joined Kinesso (Mediabrands) as lead writer and German language specialist, focusing on SEO content for prominent international brands. I worked as project and content lead for the EMEA market, among others for Disney Store.
In summer 2025 I left my fulltime position to go back to freelancing and to follow my dream of having more time for my artwork. I now splits my time between translation work & SEO content creation and my art business.
As a self-taught artist I paint often large-scale landscape paintings in oil, acrylics and pastels, as well as wearable art like hand-painted bags, purses & earrings. I also create jewellery from copper and recycled materials.
My artwork has been exhibited in London and Oxford and on weekends you can often find me at art and craft markets in Oxford, London and other locations in the UK.
More about my current work and projects can be found here.
What people say
Thanks @hol_jessica for teaching us how to create lively paintings with acrylics! If you’re based in Oxford and looking for a fun way to explore your creativity, do something a bit different or hone existing skills, check out Jessica’s fab class.
Anna on Instagram, participant “Acrylic painting for beginners” course
During her time as a freelance copywriter at Discover Germany, Jessica has been able to produce well-written, interesting articles about a variety of topics for Discover Germany magazine. Her professional and friendly dealings with clients, as well as her ability to meet deadlines were especially appreciated.
Nane Steinhoff on LinkedIn, Managing Editor Discover Germany
Previous Work
Journalism
German Radio and Television (2009 – 2015)
Hallo Niedersaschen – NDR Fernsehen
NDR 1 Niedersachen, NDR2, NJoy, NDR Info, NDR Kultur, Nordwestradio, Deutschlandradio, Deutschlandradio Kultur, Deutsche Welle
RTL Journalistenschule
Online and Blog Content for Businesses (2013 – today)
Freelance writer and translator for blog and online content in various business sectors (links upon request):
- Recruiting
- IT
- Banking
- Art & Exhibitions
- Science & History
- Automotive
- Travel & Hospitality
- Retail
- and more
Newspapers and Magazines (2013-today)
Copywriter at Discover Germany, Switzerland and Austria (Scan Magazines)
University Lecturer
2015 – 2018 University of Oldenburg, Department of History
Seminar “Journalism for Historians – Webdocumentary”
Seminar “Journalism for Historians – Behind closed doors” (one week intensive course in cooperation with the Oldenburg city museum)
Seminar “Journalism for Historians” (weekend-courses)
April 2013 – July 2015 University of Oldenburg, Department of Economics and Law
Practical Project “Environmental and Science Journalism” Master Sustainability Economics and Management (4h each week)
Documentary
Die Schmiedemeisterin (2015), 83min, German
Director and Producer
Jessica Holzhausen - Writer & Artist 