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ZDF
Mainz, DEImpact-drivenGovernmentMedia & JournalismDemocracy & Public Goods
Impact2Sustainability Goals
Employees1,001 - 5,000
About ZDF
Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) is Germany's largest public service broadcaster and one of Europe's most significant media institutions. Based in Mainz, with an extensive network of domestic and foreign studios, the organization has fulfilled its legal mandate since 1963 to provide the public with comprehensive, factual, and unbiased information, education, and entertainment. By ensuring media pluralism, ZDF plays a crucial role in supporting democratic discourse and societal responsibility.
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Sustainability Goals
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Strengthening democratic public discourse
By providing factual, unbiased news reporting through programs like 'heute', ZDF ensures the public access to reliable information, which is fundamental for transparent institutions and a healthy democracy.
Quality Education
Broad access to quality educational content
ZDF provides knowledge and cultural programming through its television channels and digital media library, ensuring inclusive and accessible educational content for the general public.
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FAQs
Q1What is the societal mission of ZDF?
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ZDF is mandated by law to provide comprehensive, factual, and unbiased information, education, and entertainment to the public. As a public service broadcaster, the organization strengthens democratic discourse by ensuring media pluralism.
Q2How large is ZDF as an employer?
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ZDF employs approximately 4,000 permanent staff members. These professionals work at the headquarters in Mainz, in Berlin, and across numerous domestic and international studios.
Q3Where can interested candidates find current job openings at ZDF?
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Current job openings and information on career opportunities can be found on the official careers page at https://jobs.zdf.de/go/Alle-Stellen/9238255/.
