Jurgen Hecker

Jurgen Hecker is an Instructor and Program Coordinator for Journalism at the Communication, Media and Culture Graduate Program of the American University of Paris. He serves as Paris Correspondent for Agence France Presse (AFP) and provides media training for corporate executives. Based in Paris, he has extensive global experience in written and broadcast journalism, covering economics, lifestyle, fashion, environment, politics, and sport.

• Education: MSc (Econ) in European Studies from University of Bonn (1982-1984), and studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science (1984-1986).

His research and professional interests span cross-cultural journalism practices, sustainability communication, urban mobility reporting, and gender issues in media. He has moderated high-profile conferences on topics including design, architecture, and the sharing economy, engaging leaders from diverse sectors.