45 training centers from 20 countries were represented at the meeting of the European Journalism Training Association (EJTA) at the FHWien der WKW. One focus was digital storytelling.
Vienna (OTS) – The annual general meeting of the European Journalism Training Association (EJTA) took place from October 18th to 20th, 2023. Over 80 members from 45 institutions from more than 20 European countries came together at the FHWien der WKW. In addition to creating guidelines for journalism training and deepening collaborations, a conference on digital storytelling was on the program. The event was organized by the Journalism & Media Management department at FHWien der WKW in collaboration with the Austrian Media Academy (ÖMA).
Exchange about developments in journalism training
The participants used the three-day meeting to exchange ideas about future-relevant topics in journalism training. Project groups created, among other things, guidelines for dealing with the following highly topical topics in the training of journalists: inclusive journalism, fact checking, artificial intelligence (AI) and data journalism. In addition, the representatives of the training centers explored possibilities for deepening international cooperation.
Data journalism and AI – here to stay
A highlight was the conference “Digital Storytelling – Next Steps”. Katharina Schell, deputy editor-in-chief of the Austrian Press Agency (APA), gave a keynote speech entitled “AI Literacy and Journalism Training: What’s Your Strategy?” She provided insights into the latest developments in the areas of digital storytelling and artificial intelligence. Representatives from ORF, APA and EJTA then discussed the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence in journalism. It was also discussed what knowledge future graduates are expected to have in dealing with AI and how this affects journalism training.
Media companies in digital change
Another focus was the exchange of international experts with local journalists in order to deepen the dialogue between training and practice. In workshops, Austrian media provided insight into current challenges and opportunities in the area of digital storytelling. Topics such as investigative journalism at DOSSIER, young journalism on TikTok and Instagram with “Die Chefredaktion”, inclusive journalism at “andererseiten.at” and the transformation of the Austrian daily newspaper KURIER into a digital-first publisher were covered. The participants got to know Austrian models of success in detail.
Networking at the wine tavern and in the town hall
The conference not only offered intensive discussions and workshops, but also an opportunity for informal discussions and networking. The supporting program included a tour of the Vienna City Hall and a city walk, during which the guests learned about interesting details from Vienna’s history. It was rounded off with a traditional Viennese wine tavern meal. The entire conference was planned sustainably and certified as an eco-event by the City of Vienna’s environmental consultancy.
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The annual meeting and conference of the European Journalism Training Association (EJTA) attracted over 80 participants from 45 journalism training centers in more than 20 countries to Vienna.
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The hosts Daniela Süssenbacher from the FHWien der WKW (far left) and Nikolaus Koller from the Austrian Media Academy (far right) with the members of the board of the European Journalism Training Association (EJTA).
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Nikolaus Koller (Austrian Media Academy, far left) and Daniela Süssenbacher (FHWien der WKW, 4th from left) with keynote speaker Katharina Schell (APA) and the panel guests Frederik Marain (AP Hogeschool, Belgium/EJTA) and Stefan Kollinger ( ORF Innovation Manager, far right).
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FHWien of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce (WKW)
The FHWien der WKW is Austria’s leading university of applied sciences for management and communication. Its bachelor’s and master’s degree programs offer practical academic training to over 2,800 students. Around 900 people complete a further training program there. Two thirds of the teachers come directly from business. The close collaboration with local companies in teaching and research prepares students optimally for their careers. Since it was founded in 1994, FHWien der WKW has produced around 14,400 graduates.
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