Compelling content that holds your attention, from beginning to end.

I'm Thessa Lageman, freelance journalist and content marketing writer.

From my coworking space in The Hague, from home in Scheveningen or on another location, I work for clients in the Netherlands and the rest of the world: content marketing agencies, companies, organisations and international media. 

The advantages of working with me - I...

  • am flexible, reliable and experienced (I've been in the business since 2005) and deliver quality
  • ​have a background in journalism (education and experience)
  • write in Dutch, but also in English (native speaker level)
  • also take photos
  • never miss a deadline
  • ​am a member of Tekstnet, the professional association of Dutch and Flemish content writers (if I'm ever not available, I can recommend another professional writer) ​
Photo: Eelk.nl
In my work, I like:
  • clear communication
  • planning ahead
  • pleasant, long-term cooperation
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Education: I'm trained as a journalist (post academic degree in Journalism) and as an arabist (MA in Arabic), so I'm also specialised in the Middle East (and lived in several Arab countries). 

Previous work experience: science editor at Erasmus University Rotterdam, secretary at various embassies in the Netherlands and abroad, coordinator at Amnesty International and worked as a correspondent in Tunisia.

Personal: I live with partner, daughter and son in the seaside part of The Hague (Scheveningen), a five minutes walk from the beach. I like (not cook) Italian food, strong pale ales and marzipan. At the moment, I'm trying to learn skateboarding...

> Want to know more about my experience and education? Check out my LinkedIn profile and send me a connection request if you like.
Work together? Great!