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In Switzerland, there are various journalists' associations and organizations that represent the interests of journalists and offer them support and networking opportunities. Here are some of the most important journalists' associations and organizations in Switzerland:
Verband Schweizer Medien (VSM): The Swiss Media Association is one of the most important and influential organizations for media companies in Switzerland. It represents the interests of publishers, editors, and journalists in print, broadcast, and digital media.
Swiss Press Council: The Swiss Press Council is an independent self-regulatory organization for the press in Switzerland. It promotes journalistic ethics and standards and reviews complaints about violations of the press code.
Swiss Journalism Council.
Swiss Journalists Association (SJV): The SJV is the main professional association for journalists in Switzerland. It represents the interests of journalists and offers its members legal support, training and networking opportunities.
Swiss Syndicate of Media Workers (SSM): The SSM is a trade union that represents the interests of media workers in Switzerland. It advocates for the labor rights and professional concerns of journalists and editors.
Swiss Association for Communication (SVK): SVK is an association for communication professionals, including journalists, PR professionals, and other media and communication professionals.
Swiss Association of Science Journalists (SASJ): SASJ is an association specializing in the interests of science journalists and promoting quality and ethics in science reporting.
Association of Foreign Correspondents in Switzerland (ACOS): ACOS is an association of foreign correspondents and journalists working in Switzerland. It provides support and networking opportunities for foreign media representatives.
There are also regional journalists' associations and organizations in different parts of Switzerland that specialize in the interests of journalists in specific regions. Membership in one of these associations can provide journalists with access to training, resources and a network of colleagues to further their professional development. Choosing an association often depends on individual interests and the type of journalistic work.