VERONIKA PIČMANOVÁ


Science, Communication & Trust in Complex Information Environments


Media @work

As a trained audiovisual producer and photojournalist, I traveled to numerous (post-)conflict zones between 2005 and 2013 - including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Egypt, and South Sudan. My goal was simple: to use my strengths in visual and audio storytelling to make a difference..


By sharing my media expertise through local journalism training (on behalf of DW Akademie), I sought to support a free press and strengthen democratic structures in these regions.


Despite the immense challenges, I encountered countless extraordinary people along the way. 🤩


A personal note:

How you treat people shapes how they respond - and the stories they allow you to share.




Below, I’ve collected some impressions from my work in media training, photo documentaries and exhibitions.


Enjoy exploring!



👇 Media Trainings 👇


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Media Development & Capacity Building | Afghanistan



Kabul | 2005–2006


Following the fall of the Taliban, I led key media development and hands-on capacity-building initiatives in Afghanistan.


My work focused on strengthening both the editorial and technical infrastructure of the state broadcaster Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA). This included establishing the country’s first international news department, conducting technical evaluations, restructuring teams, and delivering practical, hands-on training for journalists, editors, and technical personnel.


To ensure sustainable impact, I developed modern editorial workflows and professional media standards tailored to the local context.


Key Milestone: The project culminated in an official launch ceremony where Afghan Foreign Minister Dr. Rangin Dadfar Spanta, German Foreign Minister Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and the Director General of RTA jointly pressed the red buzzer - symbolizing the start of a new journalistic era in Afghanistan.




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Radio Training & Hands-on Capacity Building | Southern Sudan


Juba | 2010–2011


  • Broadcaster Setup: Established and launched the operational infrastructure for the state broadcaster Southern Sudan Radio (SSR) in Juba.


  • Technical Infrastructure & Relocation: Contributed to technical evaluations and assisted the local team with the studio relocation, setup, and technical integration.


  • Staff & Workflow Training: Delivered hands-on technical training, establishing reliable broadcast workflows and operational standards under challenging logistical conditions.


Key Milestone: Amid intense political pressure and tight deadlines, the entire technical setup, studio relocation, and staff training were successfully completed on time - enabling Southern Sudan Radio to go live and provide vital, independent news coverage for the historic 2011 Independence Referendum.





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Media Training & Capacity Building | Republic of Moldova


Chişinău | 2010


  • Correspondent Training: Designed and delivered targeted training for local and regional correspondents at Teleradio-Moldova (TRM).


  • EU / Council of Europe Initiative: Implemented as part of the ‘Support-Democracy-Package for the Republic of Moldova’, funded by the Council of Europe and the European Union.


  • Standards & Workflows: Enhanced professional reporting standards, editorial workflows, and technical practices in regional journalism.


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Media Training & Hands-on Capacity Building | Tajikistan


Dushanbe & Khujand | 2011


  • Broadcaster Support: Delivered specialized training modules for media professionals at Simoi Mustaqili Tojikiston (SMT) (Independent Television of Tajikistan).


  • International Collaboration: Conducted in close cooperation with the  OSCE  (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe).


  • Workflows & Standards: Provided hands-on training for journalists, editors, and technical staff to strengthen independent reporting, production routines, and editorial standards.




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