Fifteen Seconds Podcast #20 mit Journalistin und Autorin Melisa Erkurt
Mar 9, 2021
Melisa Erkurt, a journalist and author focused on diversity and migration in Austria, shares her journey from teaching to journalism. She discusses her award-winning work 'Generation Haram' and the need for better representation in media. The conversation dives into the systemic challenges faced by migrant voices, the launch of her inclusive media project 'Die Chefredaktion,' and her experiences with identity and belonging. Erkurt also offers valuable insights for aspiring journalists on carving out their niche in an evolving landscape.
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Self-Reflective Journalism
- A good journalist constantly finds new angles and critically reflects on their own work and newsroom.
- Melisa argues internal critique of journalism is rare but essential for credibility.
Show How News Is Made
- Build transparent production processes and show how stories are made to engage young audiences.
- Melisa launched Die Chefredaktion on Instagram to make newsroom work visible and teach newcomers.
Elitism Creates Reporting Blind Spots
- Journalism remains elitist and dominated by people from academic backgrounds, causing blind spots in reporting.
- Melisa links newsroom homogeneity to the persistent neglect of educational inequalities for migrants.
