NEWS published on 14 Nov 2013

New appointments for EBU News Committee

Newly elected EBU News Committee (EBU)

At its annual meeting, this year held in Marrakesh, the EBU News Assembly elected the members of the new EBU News Committee. The committee serves a two year term, and took office immediately after the elections.

The News Committee for the 2013 to 2015 term is as follows:

Chairperson

Asun Gomez-Bueno (TVE, Spain)

Vice-Chairpersons

Benoit Balon-Perin (RTBF, Chairman of the News Technology Subcommittee)
Gudrun Gutt (ORF, Chairman of the Editorial Subcommittee)
Gerard Van den Broek (NOS)

Committee Members

Geertje Bal (VRT)
Fiona Dodd (ITN)
Joëlle Dray (TF1)
Morana Kasapovic (HRT)
Reijo Lindroos (YLE)
Cathy Milner (RTE)
Servet Sayma (TRT)
Ingrid Thörnqvist (SVT)
Petra Zilken- Leitgeb (ZDF)

The News Committee is an elected body overseeing EBU news activities on behalf of the EBU’s Membership.

It is dedicated to the objectives of the EBU, and facilitates and fosters dialogue and cooperation between the news operations and staff of its Members. It develops and shares best practices, media expertise and innovation in news gathering and news distribution.

The Committee organises and sets the agenda for the annual News Assembly of EBU Members, which offers news directors, editors in chief and foreign editors the opportunity to review EBU news activities, network and to exchange views about improving coverage, reducing costs and implementing new technology.

As content becomes available on multiple platforms in a new and constantly evolving dynamic, the News Committee aims to help shape the future of electronic journalism, and find ways for public service media to continue to meet their obligations in difficult economic times.