Jorien van den Herik is a prominent Dutch journalist currently working with NU.nl, known for her incisive reporting on technology and digital culture. She has gained recognition for her investigative work and insightful analyses, making her a respected voice in the Dutch media landscape.
Jorien van den Herik was appointed Editor-in-Chief of Technology at NU.nl, overseeing all tech-related content and leading a team of journalists. Her leadership aims to expand the publication's coverage of technology and continue to provide readers with insightful and impactful reporting on digital issues.
In October 2021, Jorien van den Herik moderated a high-profile national debate on digital policy, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and academics to discuss the future of digital regulation in the Netherlands. Her role as moderator was praised for her ability to facilitate meaningful dialogue on complex issues.
Jorien van den Herik launched a popular podcast series focusing on emerging technology trends and their implications for society. The series featured interviews with leading experts and innovators, offering listeners in-depth insights into the future of technology and its potential to reshape our world.
Jorien van den Herik received the prestigious De Tegel award for her investigative series on digital privacy. This accolade is one of the highest honors in Dutch journalism, recognizing her exceptional contribution to public understanding of complex issues related to technology and privacy.
In 2018, Jorien van den Herik published a groundbreaking investigative series on digital privacy, exploring how personal data is collected and used by major tech companies. The series was widely acclaimed for its depth of research and clarity, sparking national conversations about privacy rights in the digital age.
Jorien van den Herik joined NU.nl, a leading Dutch news website, as a Technology Correspondent. Her role involved covering the latest developments in technology, digital innovation, and their societal impacts. Her insightful articles quickly gained a large readership, establishing her as a key voice in tech journalism.
After three years of dedicated work, Jorien was promoted to Senior Reporter at De Telegraaf. In this role, she took on more complex stories and began to focus on investigative journalism, particularly in the areas of technology and digital privacy, which would become her signature beats.
Jorien van den Herik began her journalism career at De Telegraaf, one of the largest Dutch newspapers, as a junior reporter. Here, she honed her skills in news writing and reporting, covering a variety of local news stories and gaining valuable experience in the fast-paced environment of a major newsroom.
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