Tjeerd de Boer

Tjeerd de Boer is the Director (Directeur) of Stichting Nieuwsfoto, a foundation focused on news photography in the Netherlands.2 He has a background in media and communication, with experience in the museums and institutions industry.1

Professional Background

Tjeerd de Boer has held various positions throughout his career:

1. Current Role: Director of Stichting Nieuwsfoto, a position he has held since at least 2023.57
2. Previous Position: Head of Programming and Development at Beeld & Geluid (Sound and Vision) in The Hague.57
3. Earlier Experience: Assistant Editor with a demonstrated history of working in the museums and institutions industry.1

Stichting Nieuwsfoto

Under Tjeerd de Boer's leadership, Stichting Nieuwsfoto has been actively promoting and supporting photojournalism:

• The foundation organizes the annual competition for the best news and sports photos of the year.4
• In October 2024, they introduced a new prize for regional news photography, emphasizing the importance of local and regional photojournalism.6
• The organization is expanding its activities, as evidenced by their search for a freelance editor/marketer for their website, newsletters, and social media in August 2024.3

Tjeerd de Boer is committed to highlighting the central role of photojournalists in the news industry. He has stated that "Regional and local news photography is essential for the functioning of journalism,"6 underlining the foundation's focus on supporting and promoting photojournalism at all levels.