New Editor Ulrich Kraetzer Joins CORRECTIV Team
Ulrich Kraetzer assumes the role of CORRECTIV's leader, spearheading advancements in its existing operations
CORRECTIV, a renowned independent news organisation based in Berlin, is strengthening its editorial team with the appointment of Ulrich Kraetzer as a new Editor. Kraetzer brings a wealth of experience in reporting on domestic politics and extremism to the team.
Ulrich Kraetzer has previously worked at Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (RBB), Berliner Morgenpost, and ARD magazine Kontraste. His investigative work has been recognised with multiple awards, and he most recently served at the Investigative desk of WELT/WELT AM SONNTAG.
Annette Dowideit, the Editor-in-Chief of CORRECTIV, is delighted to welcome Kraetzer to the team. "Ulrich's expertise and dedication to journalistic excellence will be a valuable asset to our news team," Dowideit said.
Kraetzer will oversee the Berlin editorial team, coordinating short-term news processes and driving strategic projects under the "CORRECTIV Spotlight" umbrella. He will also be responsible for topic planning for the daily publication "CORRECTIV Spotlight".
CORRECTIV is committed to increasing the timeliness of its news reporting, and Kraetzer's appointment is part of this effort. "I am thrilled to be joining CORRECTIV and contributing to its mission of independent, in-depth news reporting in the public interest," Kraetzer said.
The new leadership at CORRECTIV is expected to drive investigations that shape societal debates. In addition to the expansion of its editorial team, CORRECTIV is also launching the CORRECTIV Newsletter Spotlight as an AI-assisted podcast.
With the addition of Ulrich Kraetzer, the CORRECTIV team is expanding its capabilities and strengthening its commitment to journalistic excellence. The new Editor-in-Chief, Annette Dowideit, and the new Editor, Ulrich Kraetzer, express their commitment to CORRECTIV's independence, depth, and public interest orientation.
