Becoming a reporter
Stories from the Becoming a reporter beat, reported with attitude.
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- Common mistakes new Dutch reporters make in 2026New Dutch reporters in 2026 make five common mistakes: ignoring the specific format preferences of Dutch news …
- From blogger to reporter in Holland in 2026In 2026, becoming a reporter in the Netherlands is more accessible than ever. Bloggers can evolve into profess…
- How to become a journalist in the Netherlands in 2026To become a journalist in the Netherlands in 2026, you need a relevant HBO or WO degree, fluency in Dutch, and…
- How to build a portfolio without a newsroom job in Holland in 2026Building a portfolio without a newsroom job in the Netherlands in 2026 is possible by pitching freelance artic…
- How to get your first press card in the Netherlands in 2026Getting your first press card in the Netherlands in 2026 requires proof of journalistic work, membership of a …
- How to pitch your first story to a Dutch editor in 2026To pitch your first story to a Dutch editor in 2026, start by building a targeted list of journalists who cove…
- Landing a newsroom internship in Holland in 2026Landing a newsroom internship in the Netherlands in 2026 requires a mix of practical skills, networking, and f…
- Starting as a stringer or correspondent in the Netherlands in 2026Starting as a stringer or correspondent in the Netherlands in 2026 requires a mix of traditional pitching and …
- Ten skills every new Dutch reporter needs in 2026A new Dutch reporter in 2026 needs ten skills: data literacy, multimedia storytelling, source verification, AI…
- Where English-speaking journalists find work in the Netherlands in 2026English-speaking journalists can find work in the Netherlands in 2026 at international news desks, freelance f…
- Which journalism school in Holland fits you in 2026?The best journalism school in Holland for 2026 depends on your focus. The University of Amsterdam (UvA) leads …
- Why student journalism still matters in the Netherlands in 2026Student journalism in the Netherlands remains essential in 2026 because it gives young reporters real-world ex…