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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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • Thesis: Analyse van het kindbeeld in het avant-garde kinderboek Die Scheuche van Kurt Schwitters, Theo van Doesburg en Käte Steinitz.

  • Erasmus Aarhus University (DK), 2018.

Skills

Skills

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  • Research & editing

  • Communication & copywriting

  • Literary and cultural criticism

  • Critical, analytical thinking

  • Tone of voice

  • Planning and time management

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Languages

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  • Dutch (native)

  • English (C1, fluent)

  • French (B1, moderate)

  • Swedish (A2, basic)

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Software

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  • Social media (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin)

  • Microsoft Office

  • Canva

  • Davinci Resolve

  • Adobe Spark

  • Wordpress

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