Jelena Barišić

Jelena Barišić is a seasoned professional in journalism and media, currently serving as Eindredacteur at De Correspondent since January 2021, where responsibilities include overseeing editorial integrity, mentoring journalists, and collaborating across editorial teams. As a freelance journalist and (eind)redacteur since December 2013, Jelena works at the intersection of media, culture, and society, engaging in writing, editing, and research. Past roles include Interim hoofdredacteur for Vers Beton and involvement with the Rotterdamse Raad voor Kunst en Cultuur as a committee member focusing on cultural planning and inclusivity. Jelena also has experience with anti-discrimination efforts at RADAR/IDEM Rotterdam and exhibitions during a traineeship at Trouw. Academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Journalism and New Media from Leiden University and a Bachelor's in Media and Culture from the University of Amsterdam.