Belle de Jong is a freelance journalist based in Malta, covering international affairs, social justice, and the environment. She is an editor at The European Correspondent and writes for investigative outlet The Shift. She mainly focuses on cross-border collaborations. Her work has contributed to national and international debates on reproductive rights, mental health, and media bias.

She is passionate about meeting audiences where they are, creating social media strategies for newsrooms, and using her own platforms to connect with readers and viewers. At Voices, she will discuss new journalism formats, such as newsletters, social media and short-form video, and how to reach young audiences through different types of media.