Smit received De Loep award for his outstanding contributions to investigative journalism, particularly recognizing his work on corporate governance and economic affairs. This award highlighted his impact on Dutch journalism.

Jeroen Smit released 'Het Grote Gevecht', a book examining the leadership and challenges faced by Paul Polman, the former CEO of Unilever. The book was praised for its insightful analysis of corporate responsibility and sustainability.

Smit joined Nieuwsuur, a respected current affairs television program in the Netherlands, where he contributes as an investigative journalist. His work on Nieuwsuur has included in-depth reports on economic issues and corporate governance.

Jeroen Smit was appointed as a professor of journalism at the University of Groningen. In this role, he focused on teaching investigative journalism techniques and ethics, sharing his extensive experience with the next generation of journalists.

Smit published 'De Prooi', a critically acclaimed book about the downfall of ABN AMRO, one of the Netherlands' largest banks. The book provided a detailed account of the bank's internal struggles and was later adapted into a film and a play.

Jeroen Smit joined NRC Handelsblad as a senior journalist, where he continued his focus on economic and corporate reporting. His tenure at NRC further established his reputation as a leading investigative journalist in the Netherlands.

Smit published 'Het Drama Ahold', an investigative book detailing the accounting scandal at Ahold, a major Dutch retailer. The book was well-received for its thorough research and critical insights into corporate governance failures.

Jeroen Smit began his career in journalism at Het Financieele Dagblad, where he focused on financial and economic reporting. His work at this leading financial newspaper laid the groundwork for his future in-depth investigations into corporate affairs.