Thomas Rippe

University Lecturer in Journalism and Public Relations

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

About

I am a media and communications professional with over 15 years of experience and have worked in challenging and diverse environments in North America, Asia and Africa. I specialize in thought leadership, content strategy, and ESG communications.

Experience

  • Lecturer at City University of Hong Kong
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    I teach writing for journalism and writing for public relations. I collaborate with my students to figure out what it means to teach university writing courses in the age of AI.

  • Freelance Writer at Freelance
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    I am a seasoned media and communications professional with 15 years of experience. With a solid background in journalism and public relations, I specialize in crafting compelling thought leadership articles for clients in the technology, property, and financial services sectors with a focus on ESG and social impact. Connect with me to elevate your brand presence and build credibility with your stakeholders.

  • Advisor and Director at IMPACT ANALYTICS
    Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Impact Analytics brings together top experts to provide analytics and intelligence on social impact for policymakers, social entrepreneurs, nonprofit service providers, shared value creators, philanthropists and impact investors, and incubators.

  • Senior Copywriter at Golin
    Jan 2023 - May 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Led the content creation team developing strategic plans, articles, press releases, social media posts, and other written formats. Elevated the brand reputations of clients in the technology, financial services, payments, hospitality, property, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, supply chain, and non-profit sectors. Worked with clients in Hong Kong, Singapore, and China. Supervised the writing team. Created narratives and messaging for proposals that helped win clients including Uber, Cartier, Park Lane Hotel, and more.

  • Account Director at FleishmanHillard
    Feb 2020 - Jan 2022 · 2 yrs

    Supervise international accounts in Technology, Healthcare and Environmental sectors. Plan communications strategies and execute by supervising small teams. Create executive thought leadership content and social media posts. Generate regular reports on economic and political trends in Hong Kong and China and provide clients with strategic advice based on those reports.