Stephan Boonen

Background

About Stephan Boonen

Newly Chief of the PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT. Now giving guidance to +30 professionals. Not a job, a passion. Check out my Twitter:@Bonenski As editor-in-chief, I managed the day-to-day operations of our publications, such as our digital magazine (http://magazines.mil.be), publications of external partners, or academic journals. I oversee all of the reporters, editors etcetera and ensure each issue is released on time. I worked up to this top position by starting out as a writer and a director. With the assistant editors, I create the editorial board, or outline, for each of the publication's editions or issues. I review all articles and photographs for accuracy as well as potential libel or slander, and provide suggestions, if needed, about any changes to make before the publication goes to press or is released digitally. Layouts and design need approval by me. In the end, I have the final word about which stories and photos get published. Together with a small team, we generate ideas for new ways of doing things, such as using new technology, implementing ways to increase readership, and how to utilize new media.