Newsroom culture
Newsroom culture is the sum of habits nobody wrote down. It decides who speaks in the morning meeting, how feedback lands, and why some teams thrive under pressure while others burn out. These guides describe that culture honestly, the good parts and the bruises. Read them before you try to change anything.

13 guides
- AI in the Dutch newsroom in 2026: helper or threat?AI is changing Dutch newsrooms in 2026. It helps journalists find sources, transcribe interviews, and personal…
- Burnout in Dutch newsrooms: warning signs and fixes for 2026Burnout in Dutch newsrooms is rising because of long hours, digital overload, and constant pressure to publish…
- Diversity in Dutch newsrooms: the honest state of 2026In 2026, newsroom diversity in the Netherlands has improved in some areas but remains uneven. Many newsrooms h…
- Do Dutch newsrooms still drink together after deadline in 2026?Yes, Dutch newsrooms still drink together after deadline in 2026, but the tradition is changing. Fewer journal…
- Dutch newsroom culture in 2026: what changed and what never willNewsroom culture in 2026 is more efficient, data-driven and hybrid than ever, but the core mission of accurate…
- Editors and reporters: the eternal tension in Holland in 2026The tension between editors and reporters in 2026 is worse than ever. Reporters feel editors kill their best i…
- Five habits of healthy newsrooms in Holland in 2026Dutch newsrooms in 2026 are adopting five core habits to stay effective and resilient: they invest in integrat…
- Freelancers inside Netherlands newsrooms: the 2026 realityDutch newsrooms rely on freelancers more than ever in 2026, with many filling permanent gaps in reporting, edi…
- Handling pressure and deadlines in Netherlands newsrooms in 2026Newsroom professionals in 2026 face faster news cycles, more digital channels and higher pressure to publish a…
- How young reporters find their place in Netherlands newsrooms in 2026Young reporters in the Netherlands find their place in newsrooms by combining traditional journalism skills wi…
- Newsroom hierarchies explained for outsiders in Holland in 2026In 2026, newsroom hierarchies still follow a clear chain of command, but roles have shifted with digital and d…
- Remote newsrooms in 2026: what works in the NetherlandsRemote newsrooms in 2026 rely on a mix of real-time collaboration tools, structured workflows, and integrated …
- Why thick skin still matters in Dutch journalism in 2026Thick skin remains essential for journalists in 2026 because public criticism, online harassment and political…