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Media: Is there a visible presence (or absence) of members of target groups as media professionals?

Code:
RED120
Key Area:
Public Life, Culture, Sport & Media
Strand(s):
Racism, Equality
21/12/2011 - 15:40
Short Answer

Representation of persons of immigrant background in the media is poor.

Qualitative Info

Representation of persons of immigrant background in the media is poor. On December 6th, 2010, the Austrian Public Broadcasting Company (ORF) released a study which revealed that migrants wish a better substantial and quantitative representation in the television programmes. It further criticised the recruitment of staff of the ORF because employees with migration background are seldom explicitly recruited. Migrants are alleged to be disadvantaged because they have an accent. However, the regional accent of applicants from i.e. Tyrol seems not to be a problem.


Source: http://dastandard.at/1291454235142/Public-Value-Studie-Migranten-wuenschen-sich-staerkere-Praesenz-im-ORF

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Groups affected/interested Migrants
Type (R/D)
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Media
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