Nena Veenstra

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I am a young, culture-curious media studies enthusiast who loves collecting books, vinyl, and knowledge, just as a penguin gathers pebbles.

About

I am a young, culture-curious media studies enthusiast who loves collecting books, vinyl, and knowledge, just as a penguin gathers pebbles. I have an analytic brain, a high attention to detail, and I like to work in a structured, methodical way. I have broad interests in culture, with a special focus on music and literature.

Professionally, I enjoy audio and storytelling. I completed an MA in Media Studies: Journalism at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen and earned a BA in Dutch Language and Culture with a Journalism minor. I’ve written for local papers, edited association magazines, and contributed to music/media projects. My master’s thesis explored women in music journalism, reflecting my interest in culture, gender studies, and media research.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • DutchFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanAdvanced
  • FrenchAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience· 10 roles

Freelance Journalist · De WesterkrantNov 2025 – Jan 2026 · 3 mos

Wrote articles about varying subjects of local interest for a Groningen-based local newspaper.

Intern · VPRO Club LeesFeb 2025 – Jul 2025 · 6 mos

Wrote articles for the VPRO website, participated in shooting days, recorded vox pops, edited videos, and created social media posts using Adobe software. Also contributed to brainstorms for video items.

Monthly Substack Newsletter Editor · Self-employed / SubstackJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Produces and distributes a monthly Substack newsletter.

Commissioner of Internal Affairs · GanymedesJan 2022 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs
Volunteer – Digitalisation Project · University Library GroningenJun 2021 – Aug 2021 · 3 mos
Editor · 3voor12 GroningenJan 2021 – Dec 2025 · 5 yrs
Editor · Literatief (association magazine of Literaire Studentenvereniging Flanor)Jan 2020 – Dec 2022 · 3 yrs
Writer · nenaveenstra.comJan 2018 – Dec 2020 · 3 yrs

Education

Master of Arts in Media Studies (Journalism) · Rijksuniversiteit Groningen2021 – 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Dutch Language and Culture · Rijksuniversiteit Groningen2018 – 2021
VWO+ · Stellingwerf College2012 – 2018

Certifications and awards

DELF Scolaire B22030 – 2026
Goethe German B12030 – 2026
Cambridge English C22030 – 2026

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