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    taz

    from Berlin

    The taz is a nationwide, green-left daily newspaper from Berlin that advocates for press freedom and diversity. With a strong digital presence and a focus on sustainability, it offers exciting career opportunities in a dedicated team.

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    Media & Journalism, Digital & IT
    Climate Action, Responsible Consumption & Production
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    Company Description: The Daily Newspaper (taz)

    About the Company

    The Daily Newspaper, short taz, is a nationwide German daily newspaper based in Berlin. Founded on September 22, 1978, the taz positions itself as green-left and left-alternative and is committed to counter-publicity.

    Key Products and Services

    • Daily Newspaper: The taz is published from Monday to Saturday and covers a wide range of topics such as domestic, foreign, culture, economy, and environment. The sold circulation is about 44,342 copies per week[2][3].
    • Digital Platform: The online presence of taz.de attracts about 15.6 million visits and 3.84 million unique users monthly[3].
    • Special Publications: The offerings include the weekly wochentaz, the quarterly magazine taz FUTURZWEI, and the monthly supplement LE MONDE diplomatique in German edition[3].

    Mission and Values

    The taz is committed to ensuring press diversity and guaranteeing independence from large publishers or corporations. This is achieved through the Taz, die Tageszeitung Verlagsgenossenschaft eG, which was founded in 1992 to maintain editorial independence. The cooperative currently has over 22,800 members and has a cooperative capital of about 22.8 million euros[1][2][3].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    • Environmental Awareness: The taz has announced that it will cease print editions, except for the wochentaz, starting in October 2025 to reduce its ecological footprint[2].
    • Digital Transformation: By focusing more on digital media, the taz is working on a sustainable and future-oriented publication strategy.
    • Diversity and Inclusion: The taz promotes inclusive and diverse reporting through its editorial dual leadership and diverse contributions.

    Company Structure

    The taz is managed by the Taz, die Tageszeitung Verlagsgenossenschaft eG as a holding company, which includes several subsidiaries such as Taz Verlags- und Vertriebs GmbH, Taz Entwicklungs GmbH, and Contrapress Media GmbH. The board consists of Pascal Beucker, Anne Fromm, Aline Lüllmann, Andreas Marggraf, and Anja Mierel[1][2][3].

    The taz remains an important part of the German media landscape, known for its independent and critical reporting, and continuously advocates for press freedom and diversity.

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