Education:

2002-2004:  Journalism via the internet, NKS/Oslo University College
Bachelor:
1989-1990:  Media and communication, University of Oslo
1987-1989:  The history of Ideas, University of Oslo
1986-1988:  Market communication, IFM/The Institute for Marketing, Oslo


Communication practice:

From 1982-1987 and 1991-2005 I worked as a project leader and account executive for the advertising- and communication agencies Scaneco, Young & Rubicam, Publicis FCB and Siste Skrik in Oslo. I have wide experience from many different communication areas and have been responsible for campaigns and projects for Shell, Aller Group Publisher, Orkla Foods, The Federation of Norwegian Process Industries, Norwegian Tourist Board, The Blood Bank of Oslo, Lillehammer Winter Olympics etc.  
Work examples:
  • Journalist for industrial magazine "Verktøykassa" (and website barnehageforum.no) for day care centers and kindergartens, 2004-2009

  • Journalist/acting editor for the magazine Sydkorset, issued by The Norwegian Church Abroad for Norwegians in Australia and New Zealand, 2009 –

  • Journalist for magazine Being UNICEF, 2007
  • Journalist and copywriter for newspaper supplements, ads and brochures promoting eco-labels and environmental thinking, Miljømerking Norway, 2005-2007
  • Journalist for newspaper supplements, e-trade, real estate etc. 2005-2006
  • Journalist for newspaper supplement + brochure new visions Children,        Youth and Upbringing, Bodø Local Council, 2005
  • Journalist for 10 issues for The Norwegian Bar Association's new consumer friendly website, www.advokatenhjelperdeg.no, 2006-2007
  • Journalist for conferance newspaper about new health quality strategy, Norwegian Government, 2006
  • Editor/journalist, copywriter and project leader for campaign                   Childrens Dental Health, 2004-2005
  • Translator of books, brochures and articles from Danish and Swedish for Norwegian publisher Pedagogisk Forum,e.g. wellknown family therapist   Jesper Juul's latest parenting book about how to say no with a good conscience. (Kunsten å si nei - med god samvittighet) 2005-2008

  • Translator of the book “Energy Thieves” (popular psychology) from Swedish to Norwegian for the Norwegian Publisher House Cappelen Damm, 2009



"For several years we have had the pleasure of working with Astrid Beate Madsen. On every job, either as a journalist, project leader or translator, she has been worth her weight in gold and has delivered quality work every time."

Ove Grotheim, Pedagogisk Forum Publisher