Dominik Balmer wins sponsorship award
Every year, Tamedia and the Sonntagszeitung, in collaboration with the Swiss School of Journalism (Maz), award a prize to promote investigative journalism. The 2014 winner is Dominik Balmer.
The 33-year-old will have the opportunity to complete a one-year paid traineeship at the research desk of Sonntagszeitung and Le Matin Dimanche in Bern. He studied German and geography in Bern and Heidelberg and has a degree in journalism from the Maz. Dominik Balmer currently works in the business section of the Berner Zeitung, having gained experience in journalism at various newspapers. Balmer has attracted attention with several complex investigations. Using the example of the Grimsel power plants, he demonstrated the lack of profitability in the operation of pumped storage power plants. He also uncovered delicate interdependencies and dual roles of top managers at Swiss Post and BKW. Balmer's articles are thoroughly researched, clearly understandable and present the interrelationships well for a broad audience.
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