Elise Spetter

Elise Spetter is a 29-year-old freelance journalist based in the Netherlands.12 Here are some key details about her:

Professional Background

Elise works as a freelance journalist for various media organizations, including:

• AD (Algemeen Dagblad)
• Nieuwsuur
• RTL Nieuws1

She has experience working with regional news outlets like NH Nieuws and Rijnmond.1 Elise briefly worked in a full-time position at RTL but returned to freelancing, preferring the freedom and variety it offers.1

Areas of Focus

Elise specializes in writing about:

• Mental health
• General news
• Stories related to Rotterdam (often referred to as 010, the city's area code)23

Notable Work

Some of her proudest achievements include:

• An interview for AD's weekend supplement about Clarence, a baby who survived World War II because his mother danced for SS officer Adolf Eichmann
• An interview with Michelle van Tongerloo, a street doctor in Rotterdam, for RTL Nieuws1

Education

Elise completed her master's degree in Media & Journalism at Erasmus University Rotterdam, graduating approximately two and a half years ago (as of March 2023).4

Personal Traits

Elise describes herself as open, sensitive, energetic, and honest.2 She is also passionate about Spain and expresses a desire to potentially live there while working remotely as a freelancer in the future.13

Professional Affiliations

Elise is a member of the Nederlandse Vereniging van Journalisten (NVJ), the Dutch Association of Journalists, having joined in 2024.1 She values the support, advice, and networking opportunities provided by the organization.