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Highlighting the Chosen Ones for the Daniel Haufler Fellowship 🏆
The Daniel Haufler Fellowship "Journey in the US Media Landscape" offered by the Panter Foundation has found its ten lucky winners! 🎉 Let's take a peek at these skilled scribes who'll embark on an exciting odyssey through the vibrant landscape of American media:
Katharina Ahnefeld 🇩🇪 - Born and raised in Ulm, Katharina pursued her higher education in German language and literature, history, and communication science. After studying abroad in Brussels, Katharina delved into researching right-wing populism and nationalism. She honed her skills as a political editor at the Ippen network, particularly for the Frankfurter Rundschau and Münchner Merkur. Presently, she freelances for phoenix TV and web.de/gmx.de.
Negin Behkam 🇮🇷 - With experiences as a journalist in Iran, Negin has showcased her talent in diverse print, online, and TV formats, such as Iran International, Missy Magazine, and ND. She furthered her career by interning with the Evangelische Journalistenschule and Reporters Without Borders, focusing on the experiences of Iranian journalists seeking refuge. At present, Negin works full-time at the daily newspaper nd.
A Glimpse at Other Participants 👀
Though detailed profiles for the other eight winners are scarce, let's examine some fascinating insights gleaned through relevant research:
Franziska Grillmeier 🇩🇪 - A native of Munich, Franziska holds a degree in International Development, Conflict Politics, Rights, and Justice. She's gained credit for her work at ZEIT Online, WOZ, WDR, BBC, among others, and has been lauded by numerous prestigious institutions, such as the Konrad Adenauer Foundation's Medien Magazin and the Karl Buchrucker Prize. In June 2023, she published her book, "Die Insel - ein Bericht vom Ausnahmezustand an den Rändern Europas."
Leonie Gubela 🇩🇪 - Joining our team back in 2019, Leonie is now an editor at wochenour website, having studied in Bonn and Munich, completed training at the German School of Journalism, and taken courses at Swansea University. Her main interest lies in the adaptability of US journalists amidst shifting political landscapes.
Oskar Paul 🇩🇪 - With a background in social work and a master's degree in journalism, Oskar is dedicated to exploring American bureaucracy through the lens of a local reporter for the Berliner Morgenpost. He also has experience working with other esteemed publications, such as our website, Münchner Merkur, Südkurier, and ZEIT Magazin.
Lukas Tobler 🇨🇭 - Residing in Zurich, Lukas previously worked as a freelance journalist and co-editor-in-chief of the Zurich online magazine das Lamm. Currently stationed at WOZ, he has covered Lützerath and the Paris autonomous scene and made it onto the coveted "30 under 30" list in 2020.
Stay tuned for more updates on these brilliant journalists embarking on their unforgettable journey through the US media landscape! 💫✨
Education and self-development are key aspects of the winners of the Daniel Haufler Fellowship. For instance, Katharina Ahnefeld pursued higher education in German language and literature, history, and communication science, while Franziska Grillmeier earned a degree in International Development, Conflict Politics, Rights, and Justice. Additionally, some winners, such as Leonie Gubela and Oskar Paul, have gained experience through training programs and courses, showcasing their commitment to online education and lifelong learning.
