Tele Bärn: More pay for employees - more public service
Tele Bärn employees will receive a pay raise effective April 1, 2009. The local station’s owner, Espace Media, is increasing the gross payroll by 5.3 percent as a one-time measure. In addition, the station’s news department and public service offerings will be expanded.
The staff of Tele Bärn will receive higher wages from April 1, 2009. The owner of the local station, Espace Media, is increasing the gross wage bill by a one-off 5.3 percent. A study has shown that certain wages at the Bernese local broadcaster are below the industry average, as the media group writes in a press release on Friday. Salaries will now be adjusted upwards after taking into account the individual performance, experience and training of employees.
Last fall, employees of the TV station demanded better working conditions and further training opportunities. The staff complained that there were salary differences between Tele Bärn and Tele Züri. After the takeover of Espace Media Groupe by Tamedia, these differences would have to be eliminated, they said at the time.
Last fall, employees of the TV station demanded better working conditions and further training opportunities. The staff complained that there were salary differences between Tele Bärn and Tele Züri. After the takeover of Espace Media Groupe by Tamedia, these differences would have to be eliminated, they said at the time.
Public service is being expanded
After the local broadcaster received a new broadcasting license with a fee component from the federal government in June 2008, Tele Bärn now intends to expand its public service offering in the coming months. In the current year, all broadcasts will be converted to the new 16:9 format and the news program will be given a new look, the press release continues. The Tele Bärn newsroom and the live presence in the region are to be strengthened. The expansion should lead to an increase in usage and higher advertising revenue.
