Esben Larsen Mikkelsen

Esben Larsen Mikkelsen is an experienced journalist currently working at Jyllands-Posten since February 2012, focusing on political news as a news reporter in JP Aarhus. In addition to this role, Esben serves as a freelance writer for JP Aarhus Erhverv, contributing to a monthly magazine centered on business in the Aarhus Municipality, and for jp.dk. Previous experiences include a six-month internship at jp.dk, where Esben covered international topics and sports, as well as a role as editor and writer for RÆSON, where responsibility included establishing coverage of sub-Saharan Africa and building a network of writers and sources. Additionally, Esben gained insights into strategic communication during an internship at CARE Danmark, contributing to campaigns like Verdens Bedste Nyheder. Esben holds a degree from Danmarks Journalisthøjskole, completed in 2014.