"Gry Ellebjerg is colorful, intuitive, good at connecting with people, unconventional, seeing the picture and daring to wait in or search for it, following the feeling, going beyond the beaten path. A great portrait photographer. A Creative and inventive journalist who often finds her own angles. A good storyteller/stylist that writes scenically and compellingly. She has a great drive. On the field she is an energy kick in all projects. It is easy to work with Gry, since she is always communicative and listening. A bonus is that you get to be with a fun colleague.”

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Curriculum Vitae
Gry Ellebjerg

Born: 1970
Based in Malmö, Sweden / Copenhagen, Denmark

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Local Editor | Hem & Hyra, Helsingborg | 2006 – 2023

    • Hem & Hyra is the member publication for the Swedish Union of Tenants, focusing on issues critical to renters such as housing rights, policy, and living conditions. The platform delivers in-depth articles, news, and consumer advice, serving as a key voice for tenants in Sweden.

    • Managed three local editions end-to-end, from initial concept "ax to loaf" to publication.

    • Produced a wide range of content including breaking news, in-depth reportage, and comprehensive reviews.

    • Responsible for daily web publishing (WordPress, Google Analytics), social media dissemination, photography, video production, freelance management, and budget oversight.

    • Key tools: InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro.

  • Image Editor | Politiken Forlag, Copenhagen | 2015 – 2016

    • Sourced and curated all imagery for seven travel guides in the acclaimed "Turen Går Til" (The Trip Goes To) series, Scandinavia's largest travel guide collection.

    • Managed visual content for books covering diverse global destinations, each approximately 170 pages.

  • Freelance Journalist | Malmö | 2005 – 2006

    • Specialized in long-form reportage on housing issues and social topics.

    • Contributed to publications such as Socionomen, Röda Korsets tidning (Red Cross Magazine), Mana, Aluma (Street Paper), Donationsrådet (The Donation Council), Bang, Vägverket (Swedish Road Administration), and Malmö Stad (City of Malmö).

  • Chief Editor | Aluma Street Magazine, Malmö | 2004 – 2005

    • Led all editorial content from conception to publication from "ax to loaf".

    • Wrote feature reportages, managed freelance contributors, and maintained daily contact with the magazine's vendors.

EDUCATION & CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT

  • Vesterbro Creative Writing School | Copenhagen, Denmark | 2017

    • Studied with acclaimed authors Christina Hesselholdt, Peter-Bang Fors, and Anders Abildgaard.

  • Master of Arts in Comparative Literature | University of Gothenburg | 2003

  • Folk High School Teacher Degree (Communication) | Linköping University | 2002

  • Journalism Program | Kalix Folkhögskola | 1996 – 1997

  • Creative Writing Course | Nordens Folkhögskola, Biskops-Arnö | 1990 – 1991

EXHIBITIONS, PUBLICATIONS & MERITS

  • Grant Recipient (26,000 SEK) by Publicistklubben (PK) to visit the lesbian community in Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom, 2025.

  • Exhibition and Artist Talk: “From The Gut” on lesbian life in Europe,
    Gasebacks Filmfestival, Helsingborg, August 2024.

  • Pop-up Shop: Ran a month-long pop-up shop selling Art Posters at local shop Arsenik, Malmö, 2023.

  • Chairman of the Board, Agnes Hus Housing Cooperative (2023–2026).

  • Social Media Strategy: Certified in Influencer Marketing from Berghs School of Communication (2021). I apply strategic knowledge in KPIs, platform dynamics, and campaign planning to amplify editorial reach.

  • Exhibition: Art Posters by Gry Ellebjerg, AB Småland (Lifestyle Shop), Malmö | 2021

  • Founder: Art Posters by Gry Ellebjerg (Webshop) | 2020-2024

  • Photography Exhibition:In Our Hearts, We Are All Neighbors, Landskrona Museum | 2019

  • Contributing Writer: Anthology #I Am Here | 2018

  • Grant Recipient (35,000 SEK): Research project in Salt Lake City, USA, studying the state's successful model for ending chronic homelessness | 2015.

  • Contributing Writer: Anthology Woman, Love, and the Novel (on Sophie Sager) | 2001

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

  • Storytelling & Journalism: Investigative Research, In-depth Interviewing, Long-Form Narrative Writing, Feature Articles, Editing (Ax to Loaf), Ethical Reporting, Finding Unique Angles.

  • Photography & Visual Arts: Documentary Photography, Portraiture, Street Photography, Visual Essay Creation, Art Poster Design.

  • Editorial Management: Budget Oversight, Freelance Coordination, Daily Web Publishing, Social Media Strategy.

  • Technical Proficiencies: WordPress, Google Analytics, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, DSLR Camera Systems.

  • Languages: Swedish (Native/Fluent), English (Fluent).

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