RTR also has to make savings
The Romansh radio and television station RTR in Graubünden must also take action to cut costs and reduce its workforce as part of the SRG’s cost-cutting measures. A budget cut and job cuts are planned.
According to the current status, RTR will have to save around CHF 1.5 million by 2024, the smallest SRG business unit in Chur announced on Wednesday. The total budget will be reduced from CHF 25 million to CHF 23.5 million as a result, as was reported on request.
Jobs are also being cut. By 2024, the number of full-time positions must fall from the current 138 to 128. The reduction is to take place over the next four years through natural fluctuation.
"Transform and focus"
In order to be able to implement the cost-saving measures, but also to meet the needs of the audience, RTR must and wants to "transform itself and focus even more strongly", it said. The journalistic offering must take account of changes in media consumption.
According to RTR, the increased use of digital platforms not only requires adjustments to programming, but also to the production and distribution of broadcasts. In the long term, the aim is to achieve a balance between digital and linear offerings. (SDA)
