I am a journalist and writer with over twenty years of experience as an international correspondent. I have reported for multiple outlets in French and Spanish, and I am the author of three books in French and Spanish. I focus on investigative reporting and in-depth stories for print media and radio, often working in Spanish-speaking environments in Spain and Mexico. Now I live in Greece, where I write novels, podcasts, screenplays and travel pieces, and teach French to non-French-speaking journalists. I am passionate about writing, investigations and storytelling, and I value ethics, empathy and perseverance in all my work.

Emmanuelle Steels

I am a journalist and writer with over twenty years of experience as an international correspondent. I have reported for multiple outlets in French and Spanish, and I am the author of three books in French and Spanish. I focus on investigative reporting and in-depth stories for print media and radio, often working in Spanish-speaking environments in Spain and Mexico. Now I live in Greece, where I write novels, podcasts, screenplays and travel pieces, and teach French to non-French-speaking journalists. I am passionate about writing, investigations and storytelling, and I value ethics, empathy and perseverance in all my work.

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I am a journalist and writer with over twenty years of experience as an international correspondent. I have reported for multiple outlets in French and Spanish, and I am the author of three books in French and Spanish. I focus on investigative reporting and in-depth stories for print media and radio, often working in Spanish-speaking environments in Spain and Mexico.

Now I live in Greece, where I write novels, podcasts, screenplays and travel pieces, and teach French to non-French-speaking journalists. I am passionate about writing, investigations and storytelling, and I value ethics, empathy and perseverance in all my work.

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Language

French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Film researcher at Limited Series (HBO Mexico)
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Film researcher contributing to screenplay development for an HBO Mexico limited series (remote; freelance).
Correspondent at GEO Magazine
May 1, 2017 - July 1, 2024
Mexico-based correspondent focusing on investigative reporting and in-depth travel/stories.
Correspondent at Radio France / RTS Swiss Radio
April 1, 2008 - July 1, 2024
Mexico-based freelance correspondent for Radio France and RTS Swiss Radio.
Freelance Journalist at Libération (French newspaper)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2016
Freelance journalist contributing international reporting for Libération.
Correspondent at La Presse (Canadian newspaper)
September 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
Madrid-based correspondent for La Presse (Canada).
Broadcast Journalist and Presenter at Le Soir (Belgian newspaper) / RTBF
April 1, 2007 - November 1, 2007
Broadcast journalist and presenter for Le Soir and RTBF.
Staff Member at Radio Exterior de España
January 1, 2004 - March 1, 2005
Staff member at the Spanish Public Radio, French Programs, Madrid.
French Teacher at Linguacenter
January 1, 2004 - March 1, 2005
Teaching French as a foreign language in Madrid.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy at Université Libre de Bruxelles - Belgium
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism at Université Catholique de Louvain - Belgium
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Postgraduate Course in Inequality, Cooperation and Development at Universidad Complutense de Madrid - Spain
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
MOOC Teaching French as a Foreign Language at CAVILAM - Alliance française de Vichy - France
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

MOOC: Teaching French as a Foreign Language
January 1, 2025 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education