Available for hire · Digital Marketing & SEO

VIKTORIA
BALINT

Cultural studies graduate and certified SEO & digital marketing specialist with real, hands-on experience in content writing, keyword research, and organic social media growth.

I've spent years writing professionally — travel articles, translations, customer communications — and I've recently channelled that into building a live SEO project from scratch, with zero ad budget.

Croatian · Native English · C1 Hungarian · B2 German · A1
Currently seeking Entry-level, junior roles, or internships in digital marketing, SEO, or content — based in Osijek, open to remote opportunities.
SEO
Certifications earned
3 certs
HubSpot SEO · Udemy SEO · Udemy Digital Marketing (2025–2026)
Years writing professionally
7+ yrs
Travel writing, translation, and customer communications since 2017
Platforms managed simultaneously
4 platforms
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, and Bluesky — all grown organically
Ad budget spent on blog project
0
Every result achieved through organic strategy alone
What I bring

Skills & Capabilities

Built through formal education, professional certifications, and real hands-on work — not just theory.

SEO & Keyword Research

End-to-end keyword research, on-page optimisation, and content strategy built around search intent. Backed by both HubSpot and Udemy SEO certifications, and applied to a live project.

Keyword researchOn-page SEOTechnical SEOGoogle Search ConsoleGoogle AnalyticsRich snippets
Content Writing & Editing

Over 7 years of professional writing across travel articles, SEO blog posts, and translated content. Comfortable with research-heavy, long-form writing and adapting tone for different audiences.

Blog writingSEO copywritingResearchEditingTravel writingContent planning
Social Media Marketing

Managing four platforms simultaneously with platform-native content — Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, and Bluesky. All grown organically from zero, with Instagram as the primary channel.

InstagramFacebookTwitter/XBlueskyOrganic growthContent scheduling
Languages & Communication

Native Croatian, professional English (C1), and conversational Hungarian (B2). Experienced in cross-cultural communication through translation work and international customer support roles.

Croatian (native)English (C1)Hungarian (B2)TranslationCopywriting
Work history

Experience

A mix of customer-facing roles, freelance writing, and translation — all of which sharpened the communication and research skills I now apply to digital marketing.

Retail Sales Assistant
NKD · Osijek
Front-line customer service in a fast-paced retail environment. Developed strong interpersonal communication, adaptability, and time management alongside day-to-day digital marketing work on the blog project.
Dec 2024 – Oct 2025
Customer Support Representative
Transcom WorldWide · Osijek (Remote)
Handled customer outreach and reacquisition, gathered feedback, and helped rebuild client–company relationships. Developed written communication, problem-solving, and CRM skills in a remote support environment.
Mar 2023 – Mar 2024
Translator
Sinonim doo · Osijek (Freelance)
Translated texts across multiple domains and language pairs, maintaining accuracy, tone, and context under tight deadlines. Built strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt language for different audiences.
Mar 2019 – Jan 2024
Writer & Content Contributor
Tripedia.info · Remote (Freelance)
Researched and wrote travel articles, edited existing content for clarity and accuracy, and contributed to content strategy. First professional experience combining writing, research, and editorial planning.
Jun 2017 – Dec 2020
Hands-on SEO work

Featured Project

A self-initiated horror review blog — built from scratch as a real-world SEO and content marketing laboratory.

Low Light Reviews

Self-initiated digital marketing project · Live since January 2026

Active · Ongoing

I built this project to gain real, practical experience in SEO and digital marketing — applying everything I've studied directly to a live site. The blog covers horror film and media reviews, and every part of it is managed independently.

It's a deliberate learning environment: I set the strategy, do the keyword research, write all content, and handle distribution across four social media platforms — with no ad budget whatsoever.

What I handle end-to-end
  • Keyword research and on-page SEO strategy for every article
  • Writing, editing, and publishing all blog content independently
  • Creating and scheduling posts across 4 social platforms
  • Adapting content format to each platform's native audience
  • Monitoring growth and adjusting approach based on results
Running since
Jan 2026
Paid ad spend
€0
Platforms managed
4
Growth method
100% organic
Credentials

Education & Certifications

Formal academic background in research and information science, supported by recent industry-specific certifications.

University Degree
Bachelor's in Cultural Studies — Specialisation in Librarianship
J.J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Department of Cultural Studies
2013 – 2017
Research methods, information organisation, and media analysis. Strong foundation in structured thinking and data handling.
Technical Certificate
Certificate in Computer Operation & Web Design
Edunova Educational Institution, Osijek
Oct 2016 – Mar 2017
Front-end development training: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web design tools. Practical skills in building functional websites.
Industry Certification
SEO Certificate
HubSpot Academy
Dec 2025
Core SEO principles, on-page and technical SEO, keyword research, link building, and performance tracking with analytics tools.
Industry Certification
SEO Certificate
Udemy
Feb 2026
Keyword research, SEO audits, site speed, mobile performance, structured data, Google Analytics, and Google Search Console.
Industry Certification
Digital Marketing Certificate
Udemy
May 2026
Marketing strategy, social media, SEO, Google and Facebook advertising, branding, content marketing, and multichannel campaign planning.
Working style

Key Competencies

How I work — and what colleagues and clients have consistently found to be true.

Effective Communicator

Clear, respectful communication with clients and colleagues — written and verbal — across multiple languages and cultural contexts.

Analytical Problem-Solver

Calm under pressure, with a proactive mindset. Comfortable troubleshooting and finding workable solutions without waiting for direction.

Fast & Self-Directed Learner

Quick to adapt to new systems and tools. The blog project is proof: built an entire SEO workflow independently from scratch.

Organised & Reliable

Structured approach to tasks with experience managing editorial schedules, support workflows, and content pipelines simultaneously.

Multicultural Adaptability

Comfortable in international settings; quick to build rapport across cultures. Strengthened through multilingual work and remote roles.

Collaborative Team Player

Works well independently or as part of a team. Open to feedback and experienced in cooperative environments under pressure.

Let's connect

Open to Opportunities

I'm looking for my first professional role in digital marketing, SEO, or content — and I'm open to the full range of opportunities, from internships to junior and entry-level positions.

Based in Osijek, Croatia — open to remote roles and relocating for the right opportunity. Fluent in Croatian, English (C1), and Hungarian (B2).

I'm a self-starter who learns by doing. If that sounds like a fit for your team, I'd love to hear from you.

Internships Entry-level roles Junior positions Remote-friendly