Andrea Roth - SC Candidate 2019: International Journalist & Union Advocate.pdf

Andrea Roth, a seasoned freelance journalist with 21 years of experience in education and foreign affairs at ARD/Bayerisches Fernsehen, seeks election to the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) Steering Committee. Her profile highlights:

- Experience: Roth has extensively covered EU topics and collaborated with international media partners like ARTE. Her political science background includes an internship at the UN, fostering her intercultural and diplomatic skills.
- Leadership: She serves as Deputy Head of the Bavarian Journalists' Association (BJV), leading tariff negotiations for public service media.
- European Focus: Roth has actively contributed to EFJ initiatives, including setting up seminars and developing workshops on topics like "Changing Media" and "Capacity Building of Trade Unions."

Key Priorities:

1. Freelancer Rights & Security: Advocate for freelancers' rights, fair salaries, and secure work conditions, especially in the digital age.
2. Public Service Media (PSM): Promote PSM as a public good, addressing uneven status across Europe and protecting them from political interference.
3. Digital Age Challenges: Ensure social rights for digital journalists, develop monitoring systems, and propose solutions within EU legislative powers.
4. Gender Equality: Work towards equal opportunities, careers, and pay for female journalists to achieve gender balance in media coverage.
5. Union Strengthening: Focus on building new capacities and strengthening work councils and trade unions to enhance the EFJ's impact.
6. Networking & Collaboration: Expand relations with other organizations, NGOs, EBU, and the European Council to support the EFJ's success.