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Michaela Kuefner

June 21, 2015

https://p.dw.com/p/1FjSB
Michaela Küfner stands in front of the US Capitol building
Image: DW

Born in:
Bavaria, Germany

Languages:
German, English, some French

Degrees/Journalistic experience:
MSt. International Human Rights Law (Oxford University)
Master of European Studies (Berlin Humboldt University)
Postgraduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism (Cardiff University)
B.A. Journalism, Film and Broadcasting (Cardiff University)
BBC World
Deutsche Welle

With DW since:
2001

Favorite quote:
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” (Oscar Wilde)

My personal hero:
Malala Yousafzai

What do I strive to be as a journalist?
Your eyes and ears. Telling it like it is. Exploring all the angles. Speaking to those who act and those affected. Holding those in power to account.

7 things I love about news :
1. NEVER knowing whether today will just pass or make history
2. Holding those in power to account
3. Asking the right questions at the right time
4. Finding the angle that matters beyond the next headline
5. Creating space for the voices that otherwise go unheard
6. Being at the pulse of global change
7. Getting the right information and deep cutting analysis - fast