Joost van Beek

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As a versatile language professional with keen analytical skills and experience as an editor, copywriter, content marketer, grant writer, and researcher, I excel in attention to detail and I can tackle any new…

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As a versatile language professional with keen analytical skills and experience as an editor, copywriter, content marketer, grant writer, and researcher, I excel in attention to detail and I can tackle any new challenge by relying on a track record of 20+ years in academic, corporate and non-profit communications.

I have authored and co-authored, edited, proofread, and translated books and book chapters, reports and papers, and written and edited grant applications and project proposals. But I also have extensive experience composing website texts, newsletters, blog posts, drip campaigns, and advertising copy; managed websites, social media accounts, and forum moderation; transcribed research interviews, and engineered complex AI prompts.

I’m here to help at any stage from rough idea to final publication. Whether compiling and analysing relevant data or documents, crafting concise and persuasive copy for specific target audiences, or ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance with style guides in all your texts, you can count on me as a self-motivated freelancer with a collaborative mindset and ample experience working independently within international, remote teams.

  • 25 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Languages

  • DutchFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanIntermediate
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
  • HungarianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other

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Work experience· 6 roles

Grant Writer · Citi Works Arts & MediaJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

Prepared funding applications for music festivals, cultural events, media productions, and arts performances, securing project financing in a competitive environment. Strengthened client prospects by editing, translating, and summarizing project plans to align with‬ ‭funder priorities; drafting and revising project evaluations; and mapping new funding opportunities‬.

Copyeditor · bordermonitoring.euAug 2016 – Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Provided line editing and proofreading for reports on European border policies, contributing in-depth‬ ‭feedback on accuracy, consistency, clarity, and tone as well as correcting spelling, grammar, and‬ punctuation‬. Supported researchers with meticulously accurate transcripts of field research interviews, handling‬ ‭their confidentially shared contents of a sensitive nature with responsibility‬.

Marketing Content Specialist · MadLabDec 2014 – May 2025 · 10 yrs 6 mos

Wrote and edited short-form and long-form blog posts, newsletters and drip campaigns, website texts‬ and ad copy‬. Coordinated forum moderators and drafted new moderation guidelines to establish consistent practices‬ in the handling of sensitive content‬. Managed and created social media content to increase brand visibility. Tracked and evaluated‬ performance of advertising assets and web content. Moderated and addressed user feedback‬.

Research Fellow / Researcher · Central European University, Center for Media, Data and SocietySep 2009 – Oct 2015 · 6 yrs 2 mos
Website Manager / Researcher · Open Society Institute, EU Monitoring and Advocacy ProgramMay 2005 – Aug 2009 · 4 yrs 4 mos
European Project Officer · Mira MediaMar 2001 – Apr 2005 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Education

MA in Language and Culture Studies · Utrecht University1990 – 2000

Graduation thesis graded 9/10. Cumulative GPA of 3.795

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