Barbara Debout
About Barbara Debout
Barbara Debout is a journalist with a diverse background in media, currently working at Ouest-France in La Roche-sur-Yon since 2020. She has a strong academic foundation in journalism and commerce, and her work focuses on gender issues and women's conditions.
Work at Ouest-France
Barbara Debout has been employed at Ouest-France as a journalist since 2020. She works in La Roche-sur-Yon, located in the Pays de la Loire region of France. Her role involves producing news stories and investigations, contributing to the publication's reputation for comprehensive journalism.
Previous Journalism Experience
Prior to her current position, Barbara Debout gained experience at several notable publications. She worked at Le Dauphiné Libéré for one month in 2018, at Internews Europe for one month in 2016, at Paris Match for one month in 2018, and at Paulette Magazine for two months in 2015. These roles provided her with diverse insights into various journalistic environments.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Debout studied journalism at the Institut Européen de Journalisme (IEJ Paris), where she earned a Licence from 2015 to 2018. She furthered her education at Griffith College Dublin, achieving a Master 2 (M2) in journalism from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she studied commerce in the luxury sector at Novancia Business School Paris, obtaining a Baccalauréat from 2009 to 2012.
Research and Interests
Barbara Debout has a keen interest in gender issues and women's conditions. She authored a master thesis focusing on the impact of gender stereotyping on female journalists' careers in France and Ireland. This research reflects her commitment to addressing gender-related topics within the field of journalism.
Freelance Career and Skills
Barbara Debout is starting a freelance reporting career based in Cape Town, South Africa. She is capable of producing audio-visual content in addition to her writing, which enhances her versatility as a journalist. Her diverse skill set allows her to engage with various media formats effectively.