Austria - 2012
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
| 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. |
| Data | |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Media |
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