OSCE Mission to Montenegro supports national public service broadcaster by donating mobile journalism equipment
As part of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro’s technical support to the media, the Mission donated seven state-of-the-art mobile journalism sets to the public service broadcaster, Radio Television of Montenegro (RTCG), on 6 August 2020 in Podgorica.
The donated equipment included smartphones with stands, mobile interview kits with microphones, tripod kits and accompanying technical add-ons for the efficient use of the equipment.
Maryse Daviet, Head of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, said that the quality of reporting, proximity and speed has become essential for providing citizens with relevant news and information. “Strong technical capacities of the media outlets are a prerequisite. The Mission supports pluralistic, independent and professional media in their efforts to be competitive in a fast changing digital market and to play a constructive role in the exchange of opinions and ideas,” she said.
The mobile journalism equipment will enable journalists to conduct interviews, film and edit material on one device. Mobile journalism is an innovative approach to produce news stories quickly and efficiently, while maintaining production quality and meeting newsroom deadlines.
In May, the Mission delivered ten new desktop computers to the news outlet Vijesti and plans further assistance to other Montenegrin media outlets.
“We will continue supporting Montenegrin media houses in line with OSCE commitments and principles,” said Daviet.