africa correspondent (speaker, writing, photography, radio)
Kenya
- Current
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- stringer at Dutch Press Agency ANP
- freelancer at Baobab Reizen
- reporter at Africareporter.net (Self-employed)
- journalist (Self-employed)
- Past
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- media-editor at Reclameweek
- editor, reporter, newspresenter, newsreader at Lokale Nieuwsdienst Amsterdam
- Education
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- Universiteit van Amsterdam
- Media Academie Hilversum
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Hogeschool INHOLLAND
- CHRISTELIJK LYCEUM GOUDA
- Connections
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- Industry
- Media Production
- Websites
Arjen Westra’s Summary
Arjen is Africa journalist (multimedia), travelling the continent and publishing stories in Dutch and Belgium-based newspapers and magazines since 2002, reporting for radio stations. Apart from that he writes guidebooks on the continent and gives media training. Arjen is based in Nairobi (Kenya).
Arjen Westra’s Specialties:
Africa, multi media production/concepts
Arjen Westra’s Experience
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stringer
Dutch Press Agency ANP
(Media Production industry)
2005 — Present (4 years )
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freelancer
Baobab Reizen
(Media Production industry)
2002 — Present (7 years )
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reporter
Africareporter.net (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Writing and Editing industry)
2002 — Present (7 years )
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journalist
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Media Production industry)
April 1999 — Present (10 years 8 months)
Arjen is freelance Africa journalist, travelling the continent and publishing stories in Dutch and Belgium-based newspapers and magazines since 2002.
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media-editor
Reclameweek
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Media Production industry)
August 1997 — May 1999 (1 year 10 months)
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editor, reporter, newspresenter, newsreader
Lokale Nieuwsdienst Amsterdam
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Media Production industry)
1994 — 1997 (3 years )
Arjen Westra’s Education
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Universiteit van Amsterdam
1994 — 1997
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Media Academie Hilversum
Course: Radio journalism 1996 — 1996
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
WORKSHOP: Development Studies 1995 — 1995
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Hogeschool INHOLLAND
COMMUNICATIE EN VOORLICHTING 1990 — 1994
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CHRISTELIJK LYCEUM GOUDA
ATHENEUM 1982 — 1990
Additional Information
Arjen Westra’s Websites:
Arjen Westra’s Groups:
FCAEA, IFJ, NVJ,
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AfricaNews -
Dutch Media Professionals -
Online reporters and editors -
Nederlands MediaNetwerk
Arjen Westra’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
