Franz Fischlin gives up moderation of "Medienclub
Over the past five years, Franz Fischlin has established «Medienclub» as a standalone program. He has now decided to step down as host and focus on «Tagesschau» and special projects.
Some media topics were also discussed in the Tuesday evening "Club", but in November 2015 SRF decided to launch an independent format, the "Medienclub", which has been broadcast four to six times a year since then. Franz Fischlin took over as host and succeeded in institutionalizing the programme.
"I have experienced five highly exciting 'Media Club' years," Fischlin was quoted as saying in a press release. "With great guests and an active audience, to whom I would like to say a big thank you for their interest, trust and dialog. I am handing over the show because I want to reduce my workload. The decision was not easy for me, as the show was a matter close to my heart. I was able to launch and shape it. But I want to be even more involved in the family in the future. And I can now focus entirely on my role at 'Tagesschau' and on special projects such as YouNews."
Franz Fischlin's successor has not yet been decided. SRF is taking the change of presenter as an opportunity to think about the program concept. However, one thing is certain: SRF wants to continue to offer a program on media policy and journalistic topics.
