Unlocking all talent
It’s important to us that our staff can function well and feel good, so their talent can truly shine. Their development and vitality are central to that, alongside increasing the diversity in our organisation so we can grow to be a more diverse and inclusive employer.
Mediahuis wants to be an organisation that reflects the composition of society and in which everyone has equal opportunities to use their skills and talents. This doesn’t happen by itself, even with good intentions. But by constantly entering into dialogue, by learning from projects and initiatives in other parts of Mediahuis, and by formulating concrete objectives, together we create a culture of openness and respect for differences.
More diverse and inclusive in what we do and who we are
Mediahuis aims to be an organisation where everyone feels welcome and safe, regardless of gender, culture, age, orientation, origin, religion, or any other characteristic. As a media company, we are at the heart of society. Our mission is to inform readers accurately and reliably, interpret the news and connect people. Because our media brands want to speak to everyone within our local communities, we need a strong understanding of people and their expectations. In the content we publish and in the way we do it, we need to put more focus on reaching young people and readers from migrant backgrounds.
Mediahuis Youth Lab
Mediahuis Youth Lab was created in Belgium, with 12 young people being invited into the newsrooms of De Standaard, Nieuwsblad, Gazet van Antwerpen and Het Belang van Limburg. Coached by experienced reporters, they they are tasked with holding a mirror up to journalists and demonstrating how young people today consume news and what stories interest them. The goal of Youth Lab is to connect more with young audiences and readers with a migration background.
Mediahuis Emerging Talent
Mediahuis Ireland operates Emerging Talent, a programme for better identifying young talent with a passion for journalism. It aims to increase diversity in newsrooms for our online and print titles in Dublin and Belfast. Read more about the Mediahuis Emerging Talent programme
Local initiatives
It’s important to us that our staff can function well and feel good, so their talent can truly shine. Their development and vitality are central to that, alongside increasing the diversity in our organisation so we can grow to be a more diverse and inclusive employer. Read more about some of the local initiatives happening in our group.