As the Editor-in-Chief of „WZ” (Wiener Zeitung), Katharina Schmidt is at the forefront of a truly groundbreaking transformation, guiding the worlds oldest daily print newspaper into a vibrant online platform. Her visionary leadership is not merely about transitioning to a digital format; it’s about reimagining the newspaper’s role in a digital-first era. Schmidt’s strategic initiatives focus on leveraging digital technologies to enhance the publication’s accessibility and relevance to a broader, more diverse audience, particularly Generation Z.

Under Schmidt’s leadership, WZ is evolving from its traditional print roots into a dynamic digital source of veritable information. Schmidt’s approach emphasizes the importance of delivering high-quality journalism that upholds the newspaper’s legacy while embracing the opportunities presented by digital media to foster informed public discourse, thereby strengthening the pillars of democracy for the digital age.

Schmidt’s academic background in history and migration management, complemented by her authorship on critical issues such as death and corruption, enriches her approach to journalism with depth and diversity.

As the first woman to helm WZ, she is not just breaking barriers but also pioneering a transformative era for the publication. Her leadership is characterized by a forward-thinking approach that challenges the status quo, ensuring that WZ remains a vital and dynamic force in the digital age, poised to engage and inform a new generation of readers.