Who am I?

As a journalist and storyteller, I am always looking for the stories that matter. Whether it's a moving personal story, an interview with an emerging artist, an in-depth analysis of a current trend, an extraordinary travel report or creative copy: I like to capture it in words that touch and make you think.
I am a storyteller at heart. With a background in Linguistics & Literature and Journalism, I have a nose for relevant stories and a pen that brings them to life. Internships at De Standaard Magazine and Radio 1 molded my keen eye for detail, an open, critical eye, and a nose for news.
With my curious nature, I want to see, do, experience as much as possible. Sharing those experiences and conversations only makes it more valuable.
I interview with passion, research thoroughly, and write clearly and accessibly.
I look forward to working together!
Experience
Oct 2021 - ...
Freelance journalist
for magazines like De Standaard (Magazine), Fieldmag, Knack Weekend, De Lage Landen, Flow, Kunstletters, ELLE, Trends Style, Iedereen Leest...
Dec 2021 - dec 2022
Communication
Iedereen Leest (reading promotion)
Aug - sept 2021
Intern - Radio 1 (#Weetikveel, Culture Club)
As editor and reporter for radio shows, I did research, wrote intro texts and articles, edited and made reports.
April - juni 2021
Intern - De Standaard Magazine
As editor, I wrote articles, did interviews, developed and refined series and did research for future pieces.
2020 - 2021
Jobstudent - Museum M
Reception, ticket sales & audience support
2019 - 2020
Blogger - Club KULtuur
During my studies, I wrote reviews and tips about Leuven cultural life for the blog CLUB KULtuur (KULeuven).
Education
2020-2021
Master Journalistiek | KU Leuven (Magna cum laude)
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Thesis: Refugees have a voice. Let it be heard. Refugee representation in ethnic community radio: a case study approach.(bekroond met Prijs Maria Barones Verstraeten)
2019 - 2020
Master Western literature | KU Leuven (Magna cum laude)
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Thesis: Simon Vinkenoogs beeldvorming van Parijs in Zolang te water (1954) en zijn brieven aan Hans Andreus en Hugo Claus.
2016-2019
Bachelor literature & linguistics: English & Dutch | KU Leuven (Magna cum laude)
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Thesis: Analyse van het kindbeeld in het avant-garde kinderboek Die Scheuche van Kurt Schwitters, Theo van Doesburg en Käte Steinitz.
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Erasmus Aarhus University (DK), 2018.
Skills
Skills
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Research & editing
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Communication & copywriting
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Literary and cultural criticism
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Critical, analytical thinking
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Tone of voice
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Planning and time management
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Languages
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Dutch (native)
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English (C1, fluent)
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French (B1, moderate)
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Swedish (A2, basic)
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Software
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Social media (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin)
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Microsoft Office
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Canva
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Davinci Resolve
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Adobe Spark
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Wordpress