Prof. Dr. Kai-Alexander Schlevogt holds a rare and powerful combination of:
- State-of-the-art media expertise – A multiskilled visual storyteller and writer with a strong news instinct.
- Comprehensive global and regional experience – Profound multifaceted language skills and extensive international exposure.
- Profound subject knowledge – Expertise in international polit-economics and business (including leadership and management) at the level of a full professor.
These unique qualifications position Prof. Dr. Schlevogt as a top-tier media professional, allowing him to succeed in demanding media roles. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated:
- Exceptional ability to cope with the intense demands and pressures of a 24-hour live international news channel.
- Multitasking at a high level, operating in an organized manner while meeting tight deadlines.
- Rapid response to breaking news, even outside working hours, adapting to unforeseen developments.
- Fluency in working in international teams in foreign countries, requiring outstanding intercultural, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Capability to work long, irregular hours while maintaining high performance.
- Cross-boundary interdisciplinary expertise, serving multiple global RT Group stakeholders simultaneously.
A. Media Work for RT
During his tenure at RT (formerly Russia Today), Prof. Schlevogt successfully fulfilled a wide range of on-screen and off-screen, on-air and off-air responsibilities in a fast-paced international environment. His multifaceted roles in politics, economics, and business journalism included:
1. Creator and Anchor of a Unique Weekly RT Polit-Economic Show
Prof. Schlevogt conceptualized, developed, and led an autonomous new analytical international polit-economic RT show from scratch:
- Program Development: Designed a comprehensive, innovative program concept and implementation strategy.
- Project Team Leadership: Recruited and managed a creative team of producers, journalists, and designers.
- Training & Coaching: Elevated his team’s visual storytelling skills and media expertise.
- Editorial Oversight:
- Conducted in-depth research, identified major global and regional stories, and ensured proper adaptation and contextualization.
- Developed storyboards, wrote scripts, and structured teleprompter texts.
- Designed and commissioned recurrent visual/audio elements (intro, outro, bumpers, captions).
- Created a strategic event coverage calendar.
- Produced news bulletins, feature stories, and investigative reports.
- Studio Directing & Presentation:
- Designed an aesthetically effective studio, defined camera sequences, and anchored the show.
- Conducted high-profile interviews, both in-studio and remotely.
- Delivered segments extemporaneously, requiring high-level ad-libbing skills.
- Post-Production & Distribution:
- Managed post-production editing and curated external media materials.
- Distributed content across RT’s digital platforms, including RT.COM, social media (Telegram, TikTok, etc.).
- Quality Control & Compliance:
- Designed performance monitoring systems to safeguard accuracy, originality, and compliance.
2. Global TV News Presenter – Primetime International Live Daily Current Affairs Program
- Anchored 30-minute live news programs (morning and evening).
- Conducted live interviews with international correspondents and high-profile guests.
- Delivered breaking news, adapting rundowns and scripts in real time.
3. Chief Economic Observer for the Entire RT Group
- Developed high-impact economic content for RT news bulletins, segments, and long-form programs.
- Provided expert analysis on global economic trends, particularly in Eurasia.
- Produced and presented features, interactive graphics, and in-depth reports.
- Served as RT’s go-to expert for high-profile economic commentary and interviews.
4. High-Profile Global Columnist – “Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass”
- Authored high-impact polit-economic columns for RT International and RT.DE.
- Column #8 ranked as RT’s “Top Story” for almost two days and won the Golden Feather Award.
- Designed visuals, graphics, and cross-promotional strategies to enhance reader engagement.
5. Social Media Marketing (SMM) Influencer for RT
- Developed and executed a comprehensive SMM strategy.
- Managed TikTok (@schlevogt) and Telegram (@schlevogt) channels.
- Created and distributed polit-economic content across multiple platforms.
B. Additional Creative Work
For over 25 years, Prof. Schlevogt has conducted state-of-the-art research and produced high-impact media content (TV, radio, digital, print). His work, spanning multiple languages (English, Chinese, German, Arabic, etc.), has been featured in top-tier global outlets.
Key Achievements:
Fellow at the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI)
- Established an Asia Hub and formulated a cutting-edge research agenda.
- Conducted a high-impact study comparing China’s and India’s growth prospects.
Groundbreaking Research on Emerging Markets (Oxford & Harvard)
- Conducted interviews with 124 business leaders to develop his Web-Based Chinese Management (WCM) model.
- Published The Art of Chinese Management (Oxford University Press) – hailed as a seminal work.
Predicting Global Reversals
- Brave New Saw Wave World (Pearson/FT Press) predicted major global disruptions due to epidemics and the rise of the Pan-Asian growth triangle.
Over 200 Published Articles in Leading Outlets
- Contributor to Manager Magazin (Germany), Euro, RT, Jakarta Post, and CovertAction Magazine.
Regular TV & Radio Appearances
- Channel NewsAsia, RT, and other outlets frequently invited Prof. Schlevogt as a TV commentator on global economic trends.
- Featured in 28 interviews on CNA’s "Interview of the Week".
Editorial Leadership in Global Business Publications
- Area Editor for Performance Journal (Ernst & Young), reaching 40,000 C-level executives worldwide.
- Conducted a pioneering strategy & innovation study in high-growth markets.