A certified stringer brings invaluable on-the-ground/boots-on-the-ground/in-the-field expertise to the news gathering process. These dedicated journalists cultivate strong/deep/extensive connections within their communities, allowing them to quickly/efficiently/rapidly identify and report on breaking news stories as they unfold. Their thorough/meti

The Vienna-based Certified Stringer Program Program is a highly recognized program that aims to improve the standards of freelance journalist practice in Austria. Journalists who comprehensively complete the program are received a certificate that verifies their competence in key areas such as reliability, reporting techniques, and news gathering.