Storyteller
Audio/video producer
Journalist
Presenter
Communicator
Matthew Schilke is a Finnish-American multimedia journalist and communications specialist based out of Helsinki.
Vertical Videos
Written produced and edited.
Long-form videos
Produced, edited, animated and/or voiced.
Original articles
Some samples of my writing and original journalism. Click on the image to read more.
Will Finland's shipbuilding expertise break diplomatic ice with the US?
Frozen north no more: Hotter summers set Lapland ablaze
8 islands to visit in Finland this summer
Thousands march in antiracist protest against government, call for Riikka Purra resignation
10 free things to do in Finland this summer
NBA All-Star Lauri Markkanen reports for service in the Finnish Defence Forces
Europe's biggest disc golf tournament draws thousands in Finland
Expat Finns: Military service offers greater connection to Finland
US Senate ratifies Finland's Nato bid
Finland reigns as Europe's (American) football powerhouse
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All Points North 24.08.2023
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All Points North 06.10.2022
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All Points North 15.06.2023
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All Points North 10.11.2022
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Mastering Finland
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The Lighter Side with Jay Casale
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About
With a journalistic background in international relations, a vision for the eye-catching, and always looking to tell a story, I have a passion for showing unique perspectives.
The majority of my videos are on my channel SchilkeSmooth and Yle News, but I am always open to new collaborations and opportunities.
I was born in New Jersey in the United States and went to American University in Washington DC. I moved to Finland for military service and now work as a journalist for the Finnish Public Broadcaster Yle. In addition, I obtained my Master’s Degree in Global Politics and Communication from the Unversity of Helsinki in 2024.
Projects
Video production, research, scripting, editing, animation and hosting. But more than comfortable filling whatever role is needed.
Writing, interviewing, producing and telling stories in engaging and relevant ways.
What kind of videos are these?
I have a true passion for explaining Finland in compelling ways.
Currently working on countless videos that cover Finnish politics, culture, history, and life.
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