SHUSHA, Azerbaijan, July 13. A genuine interest
in people and the ongoing development of international professional
relationships form the foundation of strong journalism and help
build trust among members of the global media community, Euronews
CEO Claus Strunz said, Trend's special correspondent reports.
Claus made the remark during the 4th Shusha Global Media
Forum.
“A journalist must be genuinely interested in other people,
their culture, their behavior, and what they do. Only then can they
truly become a good journalist,” he said.
According to Strunz, during his two days at the forum, he gained
more professional knowledge and new contacts through personal
interactions than he could have acquired in several months of work.
He noted that it is important for journalists not to miss
opportunities for collaboration, as it is precisely interaction
with colleagues that opens up new prospects for the profession.
The CEO of Euronews also urged young journalists to set aside
time every day to develop an international network of contacts,
rather than waiting for others to take the initiative. He
emphasized that regularly communicating with colleagues,
maintaining existing connections, and being open to meeting new
people are important investments in one’s professional future.
According to him, it is precisely these connections that ultimately
help create collaborative projects, exchange experiences, and carry
out the journalistic mission more effectively in a rapidly changing
world.
