A total of three associations represent journalists in Switzerland: active members of the association Impressum are professional journalists and receive a press pass which is based on the professional register (BR) of media makers who engage in journalistic activity. Membership costs 270 to 315 SFR per year. Members of the media trade union comedia are entitled to the Swiss press pass and an entry in the professional register of media makers who engage in journalistic activity. The BR press pass can be obtained for 40 SFR. The association of Swiss specialist journalists represents around 1,000 members of the specialist press. Recognition is reserved for a minimum amount specialist journalistic activity and acceptance into the professional register (BR) allows members to pursue a part-time job in their specialist area. Fees: 90 to 200 SFR per year. |
