TeleZüri: Patricia Zuber becomes new editorial director
On December 1, 2025, Patricia Zuber will take over as editor-in-chief of the CH Media channel TeleZüri. The experienced journalist and news and talk show host succeeds Claude Winet, who is stepping down from his leadership role at his own request after more than 20 years and will continue to contribute as a producer on a part-time basis.
TeleZüri is getting a new editorial director: Patricia Zuber will succeed Claude Winet on December 1, 2025, who is stepping down at his own request.
"TeleZüri is part of my DNA"
Patricia Zuber has been working for TeleZüri for 19 years. After starting out as a video journalist, she took over as presenter of the news program "ZüriNews" in 2007 and has also hosted the discussion program "TalkTäglich" since 2020. The qualified journalist began her career as an editor and duty manager at Radio Top in Winterthur.
Commenting on her new role as Editorial Director, which she is taking on in addition to her existing duties, Patricia Zuber says: "The appointment fills me with great pride. TeleZüri has been part of my DNA for almost 20 years. Together with our dedicated team, I want to continue developing our reporting - always with the aim of staying as close to the audience as possible and shedding light on the topics that move people."
Claude Winet passes on responsibility
Claude Winet has worked for CH Media's regional TV station for 27 years, from 2004 as head of the editorial team and since 2014 as editor-in-chief. He is now reducing his workload and concentrating on his tasks as a producer. Commenting on his decision, he says: "After more than 20 years in a management role and on my 60th birthday, I have decided to pass on the responsibility. I am very pleased that journalistic continuity is guaranteed with Patricia Zuber. I wish her every success and happiness in the future. I am extremely pleased that I can continue to be part of this fantastic team."
Oliver Steffen, TV Editor-in-Chief of CH Media, says: "In recent years, Claude Winet has made a significant contribution to consolidating TeleZüri's leading position among Swiss regional broadcasters. I would like to thank him warmly for this. And I am delighted that he will continue to contribute his journalistic expertise as a producer. At the same time, I look forward to working with Patricia Zuber in the future. I wish her much joy and success in her new role."
In her new role, Patricia Zuber is responsible for the content of TeleZüri's news and special programs, heads the newsroom and manages topic and assignment planning. She is also a member of CH Media's TV Regional editorial team. Claude Winet will continue to work for the regional broadcaster on a 70 percent basis as producer of "ZüriNews" and special programs.
