Romy Hiller: The new voice of the Tagesschau is now exciting!

Romy Hiller: The new voice of the Tagesschau is now exciting!

A new era in the evening news has begun: Romy Hiller has been enriching the “Tagesschau” team at 8 p.m. since June 14, 2025. The 43-year-old, who was born in Wismar and grew up in the Baltic Sea resort of Kühlungsborn, will take over the moderation from Constantin Schreiber, who accompanied the viewers until May 25, 2023. Hiller not only brings experience, but also a fresh perspective on the news that interests many people today.

Hiller has worked her way into the media. After graduating from high school in 2000, she completed a two-year traineeship at Antenne MV. Her professional career began in 2005 when she trained as a TV editor and presenter at RTL Nord. During her time at RTL, she worked as a presenter and correspondent for over a decade before moving to ARD in 2018. There she first worked in the business department of Norddeutscher Rundfunk and was eventually appointed main presenter of the afternoon edition of NDR Info.

The way to the “Tagesschau”

Romy Hiller has steadily established herself on German television. She moderated the news program “NDR Info” and was active in several Tagesschau formats. From January 27, 2021, she spoke for the morning edition, which is broadcast at 9 a.m., and from December 2020 she also presented news on tagesschau24. However, she cannot take her routine lightly - for her broadcasts she uses an emergency sheet with bullet points to prepare, which helps her to convey what is happening clearly and understandably.

Hiller's journalistic career is not only characterized by personal successes; it also reflects the challenges that many women experience in journalism. Despite an increase in the proportion of women in the media, the path to leadership positions often remains rocky. According to a study, only 31% of radio and television reports come from female journalists, and men continue to dominate management levels, while initiatives such as the Women Journalists' Association are campaigning for greater equality. Even though Romy Hiller is now adding a prominent voice to the “Tagesschau”, the gender discrepancy in journalism remains a hotly debated topic.

A look behind the scenes

Romy Hiller lives privately with her family in Hamburg. She is married and mother of two daughters. Her curiosity about foreign cultures and countries is reflected in her free time - she enjoys traveling and appreciates the diversity that other cultures offer. This openness could also benefit her in everyday journalistic life, where understanding different perspectives is essential.

With her inclusion in the “Tagesschau” team, Romy Hiller will not only give new impulses to the news, but also to the viewers. We can't wait to see how she will appeal to viewers with her unique style. At a time when the media landscape is in transition, it is a breath of fresh air and could help accelerate much-needed change in the industry.