Joris Belgers has extensive experience in journalism, with a current role at Trouw as a Buitenlandredactie/Afrika editor and pop music reporter since September 2013. Belgers has contributed to Trouw's multimedia strategy, facilitating the transition to digital content and overseeing social media initiatives. Previous positions include editor in economics and general reporter at Trouw, floormanager at Hermitage Amsterdam, and social media strategist for the European Press Prize. Joris earned a dual master's degree in Journalism & Media and has a strong academic background with degrees in History and International Relations from the University of Amsterdam.