Journalism as a Public Service: Final reflections on my Professional Communication course
Media . SocietyHey everyone! As this semester is slowly coming to an end, I thought it would be a good moment to look back on what I have learned in my Professional Communication course at LMU Munich. This class was not just about writing a few blog posts. For me, it became a real introduction into the
Final Blog Post: reflections on media, neutrality and my journey through Bavaria
Authors . Culture . Germany . MediaParticipating in this course offered me a unique opportunity to engage with several Bavarian media companies and dive deep into the world of professional communication. From conducting interviews to producing reportages and opinion pieces, I haven’t just learned the fundamentals of journalism; I have also found a platform to document my ideas and share perspectives
The Brand-Journalist Era
Excursions . Germany . Media . Student lifeMunich was swallowed by a thick fog on the day I headed to Ismaning. Located just outside the city center, this area felt like a quiet, mysterious “media island.” Inside the Media School Bayern, the next generation of storytellers is being forged. It isn’t a typical ivory tower of theory; it is a non-profit powerhouse
Inside the Media School of Bavaria: A Hands-On Path into Journalism
ExcursionsOur visit to the Media School of Bavaria offered an insightful look into a unique and practical approach to journalism education. Unlike traditional universities or colleges, the Media School of Bavaria operates as a non-profit organisation with a clear mission: to invest in young people and prepare them for real careers in media. What makes
Field Trip 3: Süddeutsche Zeitung – Visiting a printing house, which will NOT become a museum in a few years
Excursions . GermanyHey everyone! I’m back again with another post from my Professional Communication course at LMU. This time we visited the printing house of Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) in Munich, and honestly, I was surprised how alive and busy everything still is. Our guide was Michael. He began the tour with a clever remark: some people assume
The Important Field of Science Communication
ExcursionsI was excited to hear from the Science Communication Lab because science communication is such a topical subject in the current climate of the world. Many scientific topics have become heavily politicised, and it is now harder than ever to get clear and concise scientific journalism. I was intrigued to hear how they have been
Takeaways from Munich’s Media Landscape and AI Horizons
UncategorizedRethinking Journalism’s Future In the past semester, I had the opportunity to explore Munich’s media institutions, spanning visits to Media School Bayern, Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ), and TZ/Münchner Merkur. It revealed a dynamic but uneven media ecosystem grappling with deep technological shifts. What began as a curiosity about media education evolved into a broader reflection on
Reporting from Berlin: the experience of a spanish correspondent
Berlin . Germany . Interview . Media . SpainBy Adriana Piñeiro Born in Madrid, Alberto Freile has spent years telling stories, uncovering contexts, and bringing international news to Spanish audiences. From his early days as an intern at RTVE to becoming a correspondent in Berlin, his career has taken him through various fields of journalism, shaping his perspective along the way. Adriana Piñeiro:
Building bridges: a chinese journalist’s perspective in Germany
Interviewby Chiajui Yang International journalism serves as a crucial bridge between cultures, shaping perceptions and fostering understanding across nations. However, navigating different media landscapes, political systems, and cultural expectations poses significant challenges for journalists working in foreign environments. To explore these complexities, I interviewed Jiawen Ruan, a seasoned Chinese journalist who has been stationed in
“Journalism shouldn’t be gatekept”: An interview with Antonia Franz, Süddeutsche Zeitung’s podcast journalist
Media . Politics . UncategorizedAntonia Franz is a German journalist focusing on audio content, such as podcasts and radio. She got her journalism training at Deutsche Journalistenschule, as well as doing an exchange period in Finland at the University of Helsinki while studying politics and law in Munich. She has done multiple internships, i.e. at Bayerischer Rundfunk and Süddeutsche