More diversity in journalism: the mentoring programme by New German Media Makers supports journalists with immigrant backgrounds or experiences as refugees in starting their careers.
Journalists with histories of migration are still rarely represented in German media houses. For them, entering the profession often involves hurdles. This is where the mentoring programme “Pathways into Journalism” (Wege in den Journalismus) and later “Strengthening Diversity” (Vielfalt stärken) comes in. The participants receive coaching from experienced colleagues, they take part in numerous training programmes and make contacts with well-known media houses through editorial visits and projects. In this way, the programme aims to place as many mentees
as possible in traineeships or permanent positions.
We are convinced that the greatest possible diversity of perspectives is essential for balanced and unprejudiced media reporting. Structural obstacles often prevent journalists with immigrant backgrounds from contributing their knowledge to editorial offices. The mentoring programme takes a comprehensive and sustainable approach to removing these obstacles – which is why we support the project.
| Funding period | 2016-2022 |
| Funding amount | 32,000 Euro |
| Website | neuemedienmacher.de |