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Damien Van Achter

Editorial Developer

€960/day
Namur, BE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Damien

► Since 2012, I have been developing and supporting innovative editorial projects for media, brands, and institutions.
-> Media Innovation (new formats, new business models)
-> Talent Recruitment
-> Change Management Support for Managers
-> Editorial Strategy and Content Marketing

► As a curious observer of the journalism and communication world, I identify its flaws and attempt to prototype initial solutions to improve them.
-> Technological Watch
-> Organization & Animation of Hackathons
-> No-Code Application Development (Glide)
-> Immersive Road Trips aboard a connected vehicle (2013-2019)

► I develop hybrid, project-based training programs that foster the development of technical skills and soft skills.
-> Lecturer and developer of "in-residence" project-based programs for Master's degrees in Entrepreneurial Journalism and Marketing/Communication Innovation at IHECS (Brussels), EFJ (Paris & Bordeaux), CFJM (Lausanne), ISIC (Rabat)
-> Co-founder of Pilote.Media, a media project acceleration program in startup mode (2018-2021)
-> Co-founder of Nest'Up, a startup accelerator (2012-2015)
-> Trainer in digital journalism and social media (Le Monde, Canal +, France Télévisions, Le Soir, L'Avenir, RTBF, etc.)

► I produce articles, videos, and podcasts on business models and the impact of media and new technologies on cultural and creative industries.
-> Coverage of Tech/Media events and conferences in Belgium and abroad (KIKK Festival, International Journalism Festival, SxSW, Montreal Connect, etc.)
-> Production of articles, videos, and podcasts (filming, editing, post-production, distribution)
-> Live productions on Twitch
-> Radio/TV/Web commentary for RTBF, LN24, Le Soir, etc.

► Speaker, moderator of debates and round tables on my favorite topics (Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship, AI, etc.)
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Dutch

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Namur (up to 50km)

Experience

  • davanac
    Senior Consultant
    July 2012 - Today (13 years and 11 months)
    Belgium
    I develop and support innovative editorial projects for media, brands, and institutions. -> Media Innovation (new formats, new business models) -> Talent Recruitment -> Change Management Support for Managers -> Editorial Strategy and Content Marketing
  • davanac
    Ethical Hacker
    July 2012 - Today (13 years and 11 months)
    Belgium
    As a curious observer of the journalism and communication world, I identify its flaws and attempt to prototype initial solutions to improve them. -> Technological Watch -> Organization & Animation of Hackathons -> No-Code Application Development (Glide) -> Immersive Road Trips aboard a connected vehicle (2013-2019)
  • davanac
    Coach and Trainer
    July 2012 - Today (13 years and 11 months)
    Belgium
    I develop hybrid, project-based training programs that foster the development of technical skills and soft skills. -> Lecturer and developer of "in-residence" project-based programs for Master's degrees in Entrepreneurial Journalism and Marketing/Communication Innovation at IHECS (Brussels), EFJ (Paris & Bordeaux), CFJM (Lausanne), ISIC (Rabat)
    -> Co-founder of Pilote.Media, a media project acceleration program in startup mode (2018-2021) -> Co-founder of Nest'Up, a startup accelerator (2012-2015) -> Trainer in digital journalism and social media (Le Monde, Canal +, France Télévisions, Le Soir, L'Avenir, RTBF, Local Televisions, etc.)

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Education

  • Designing & Facilitating Learning Spaces
    Kaospilot
    2017
    Design facilitation is the process of designing a safe learning space from which you will be able to deliver your content to the learner in an engaging and inspiring manner and enabling them to reach their fullest potential.
  • Bachelor's/Graduate in Communication
    ISFSC
    2001
    Journalisme

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