Peter Schibli is the new editor-in-chief of Swissinfo.ch
Peter Schibli has been editor-in-chief of Swissinfo.ch, the Swissinfo Internet platform for abroad, since the beginning of the year. The long-time Baz journalist succeeds Christoph Heri, who is retiring on March 31, 2008.
Peter Schibli has been editor-in-chief of Swissinfo.ch, the Swissinfo Internet platform for abroad, since the beginning of the year. Schibli, who holds a doctorate in law, succeeds Christoph Heri, who is retiring on March 31, 2008. Schibli has worked as a journalist and multimedia specialist for the Basler Zeitung (Baz) since 1986, including as Germany and USA correspondent. From 2000, Schibli built up Baz Online, headed the online editorial team and from 2004 was also a member of the editorial team at Basler Zeitung. Since March 2007, Schibli has worked at Swissinfo.ch as project manager and member of the editorial board.
As the new editor-in-chief, he will implement the service mandate for the SRG subsidiary approved by the Federal Council. Schibli wants to position Swissinfo.ch as the leading nine-language news and information platform for the Swiss abroad as well as for an international audience interested in Switzerland, according to a press release. His focus will be on consistently using the multimedia possibilities of the Internet platform to convey content and for customer loyalty.
As the new editor-in-chief, he will implement the service mandate for the SRG subsidiary approved by the Federal Council. Schibli wants to position Swissinfo.ch as the leading nine-language news and information platform for the Swiss abroad as well as for an international audience interested in Switzerland, according to a press release. His focus will be on consistently using the multimedia possibilities of the Internet platform to convey content and for customer loyalty.
