Resume Journalist & editor
I’m a restless explorer at heart, fuelled by a love for culture, food and meaningful connections. Justice and sustainability aren’t just interests; they’re the compass guiding my creativity and curiosity.
Work experience
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Now
Freelance journalist & editor
Mindelo, Cape Verde
- Features, reportage and essays for Dutch and international media
- Correspondent work from Cape Verde
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September 2023 – April 2024
Documentary researcher
Missie Middendorp, Stepping Stone Productions
- Research for an NPO 2/WNL documentary on climate and security in Iraq, Bangladesh, Somaliland and the Netherlands
- Organising filming days and travel schedules
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December 2022 – present
Editor
Kassa, Proefkonijnen, First Dates & Spuiten en Slikken (BNNVARA)
- Script writing
- Investigative journalism and TV editing
- Conducting and developing preliminary interviews
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October 2017 – November 2022
Online coordinator & editor
NPO 1, Kassa & 3 op Reis (BNNVARA)
- Developing and implementing cross-media content strategies
- Writing subscription plans for NPO
- Mentoring interns and teams
Education and skills
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2017 – 2018
MA Television & Cross-Media Culture
University of Amsterdam
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2013 – 2017
BA Communication and Information Sciences
Utrecht University
Skills
- Research and editing
- Storytelling
- Multimedia content strategy
- Concept development
- Editing (Premiere and Photoshop)
Languages
- Dutch — native
- English — C2
- Spanish — B2
Have a story in mind? Get in touch
Get in touch about an article, an editorial assignment or research for a documentary or television programme.
carmenesselink@outlook.com