Editing & copy-editing
From first draft to publication-ready copy. I create structure, safeguard the main thread and make sure every word earns its place.
Editor & content specialist
15 years at Radio Netherlands Worldwide · RVO · Beleggers Belangen

About me
Good content does not start with writing. It starts with understanding what people really need to know.
I am Erik Klooster, an editor and content specialist based in Amsterdam. My background spans journalism, government communication, financial content and academic editing. I work primarily in Dutch and deliver polished Dutch-language content for organisations and their audiences.
I ask focused questions, extract the essence from large amounts of information and shape it for the right channel and audience. Clear, accurate and free from unnecessary detours.
Expertise
From first draft to publication-ready copy. I create structure, safeguard the main thread and make sure every word earns its place.
Web copy, newsletters, FAQs and forms that people can understand quickly and that work smoothly in a CMS.
I translate policy, regulations, financial and legal subjects into accessible Dutch without sacrificing substance.
Experience
Journalistic pace, subject-matter accuracy and a strong focus on the reader come together in my work.
News editor · 15 years
International news production under tight deadlines, working with source material in Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish.
Content specialist
Translated complex EU regulations relating to the Common Agricultural Policy into clear Dutch web pages, letters, forms and FAQs.
Print & digital copy editor
Edited financial journalism for both the weekly magazine and its digital channels, combining factual precision with a fast publishing rhythm.
Editor & content specialist
Edited academic and legal texts and created content for government, healthcare, education and non-profit organisations.
Portfolio
Government
Clear Dutch customer communication about legislation and regulations, developed for web pages, letters, forms and frequently asked questions.
Journalism
Selecting, writing and editing under deadline — from international news to in-depth financial journalism for print and digital channels.
Knowledge-intensive
Giving academic, legal and specialist Dutch texts a logical structure, a sharper style and a clear focus on the reader.
How I work
and clarify the goal, audience, context and sensitivities.
through the information, structure and editorial choices.
and coordinate clearly with specialists and stakeholders.
Contact
I would be happy to discuss what you want to communicate — and, more importantly, what your Dutch-speaking audience needs to move forward.