Miguel Helm wins Riehl Heyse Prize for courageous bureaucracy report!

Miguel Helm wins Riehl Heyse Prize for courageous bureaucracy report!

Exciting news from the media landscape: Miguel Helm, an up-and-coming journalist, will be awarded the Herbert Riehl Heyse Prize from the “Süddeutsche Zeitung” in Munich on October 10th. This prize recognizes Helm's excellent report “Eilt Sehr!”, which impressively illuminates the difficulties of German bureaucracy. Helm has placed the personal stories of a butcher from Hesse and the district administrator of Calw at the center of his story, which makes readers both thoughtful and affected. The report was published on August 29, 2024 as part of a Zeit dossier and shows how bureaucratic complications can mess up the lives of ordinary people.

The Herbert Riehl Heyse Prize, which is endowed with 10,000 euros, has been awarded since 2003 and is dedicated to the life's work of the former chief reporter Herbert Riehl-Heyse. With more than 30 years of formative reporting, Riehl-Heyse, who died in 2003, left an essential mark on the world of journalism. This year's award ceremony will be accompanied by a speech by Hamburg's Senator for Culture Carsten Brosda, another highlight of the evening.

Young voice with a promising future

Miguel Helm, born in 1995 and raised in Freiburg im Breisgau, has secured a place among the promising voices of journalism with his report. The award of the Herbert Riehl Heyse Prize marks a further step in his career, which is certainly just beginning. The prize jury always tries to choose the best essayistic reports or commentaries, and it is obvious that Helm has the right qualities to play in this league.

In the context of today's media landscape, which is increasingly supported by platforms such as YouTube is influenced, a new image of journalism is emerging. Since its founding in 2005, YouTube has grown into a major stage for creative content, with over 2.7 billion active users worldwide. Videos from vlogs to investigative reports are being made available to millions of people, creating new forms of expression and expression.

The creative potential that YouTube offers its users is reflected in the abundance of video content and the rapid development of the market. A variety of topics, from music to news to personal stories, find their place here. The platform has established itself not only as a popular source of entertainment, but also as a springboard for social movements and activism, reinforcing how important modern media is to society.

A look ahead

With the continuous development of platforms such as YouTube and the associated challenges, such as the rigorous measures against ad blockers and new content moderation guidelines, the industry is facing dynamic changes. There is a lot to consider and explore, especially for young talents like Miguel Helm, who dare to try new things and question existing structures.

In this exciting time of change, it is essential that thoughtful reporting is not only valued but encouraged. Miguel Helm has already made a valuable contribution with his work and we can't wait to see what the future holds for him and the world of journalism.