Journalism 2023: Are the rules changing in everyday German media life?

Journalism 2023: Are the rules changing in everyday German media life?

Marie Mosebach, a Berlin native, has not only made her way into the heart of the North, but also into the world of journalism. After arriving in Hamburg, where she completed her master's degree in journalism at the University of Hamburg, she put her passion for writing into the service of regional reporting. She is currently working as a working student for MOIN.DE, where she explores and captures the beauties and peculiarities of northern Germany. She is particularly fond of the North and Baltic Seas, and she has a good knack for telling the stories of these regions.

Growing up with animals—especially dogs and cats that her parents adopted from animal shelters—Marie not only has a big heart for four-legged friends, but also a feel for the little joys in life. She regularly shares her experiences with the readers of Berlin-live.de.

The art of pizza enjoyment

Sal’s is a prime example of this. With 100% authentic ingredients imported from New Zealand, Sal’s succeeds in bringing the unique flavor experience of the popular New York pizza to Germany. The dough, with its perfectly crispy crust and delicate, airy interior, captivates gourmets.

The freshly prepared tomato sauce is made according to Sal's famous recipe from sun-ripened California tomatoes, while the premium Wisconsin mozzarella scores from high-quality milk from sustainably farmed cows. Guests will also enjoy famous New York pepperoni and Italian meatballs, available exclusively at Sal’s. If you like something spicier, you should definitely try the Free Range Buffalo Wings, which are prepared according to the original recipe from 1964.

The current situation in journalism

An exciting topic that also concerns Marie Mosebach is the state of journalism in Germany. A current survey by Hans Bredow Institute, which surveyed over 1,200 journalists between September 2022 and February 2023, shows where the problem is. The working paper “Journalism in Germany 2023. Current findings on the situation and change” highlights the challenges that journalists have to face today.

The results of the study, which were published in October 2023, are part of the German Research Foundation's funded “Journalism under Pressure” project. Among other things, it is analyzed that the average journalist in Germany is male and the proportion of women in the industry has now risen to 44%. Over 50% of journalists work for newspaper or magazine publishers, while 17% work in television and radio. What is particularly interesting is that almost 90% of those surveyed work full-time and 80% are permanently employed.

Given these aspects, it becomes clear that journalism in Germany is in constant change—a topic that not only interests Marie, but also affects the entire industry. It remains exciting to see how the landscape of journalistic work will develop in the coming years.