Emma supports journalists and newsroom leaders to thrive in their professional and personal lives. She is an advocate for better workplace mental health and women’s leadership. She has coached senior leaders at Reuters in Europe, Asia and Latin America. She worked for Reuters as a correspondent and bureau chief in Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, South Africa and the UK and ran a peer network at Reuters to support colleagues suffering from stress and trauma. She also set up a global mentoring programme to promote diversity. She currently works as a leadership coach, trainer and consultant.

Online harassment shouldn't come with the job, but for too many journalists today, it does. This interactive workshop empowers you with the awareness, tools, and confidence to protect yourself and your team.

Through practical strategies and open discussion, you’ll learn how to recognise threats, respond effectively, and safeguard your mental well-being. Whether you're facing harassment yourself or supporting colleagues, this session will help you feel more prepared, resilient, and connected.

Location: De Punt

Time: 11:10 - 13:05

Speaker(s): Emma Thomasson

Language: ENG

Type: Interactive session

Theme: Personal development

March 9th 2027
Prodentfabriek
Oude Fabriekstraat 20
Amersfoort

How do you make the difference as a journalist?

During the Festival of Journalism Mediahuis celebrates journalism! Come together with over 250 fellow journalists for a day full of new insights, practical knowledge and encounters with colleages.

Ready, resilient, and safe: facing online harassment in journalism

Emma Thomasson

How do you make the difference as a journalist?