In January 2024, we set ourselves a new challenge : touring French-speaking Belgian newsrooms to better understand their specificities, explore the many facets of journalism, and examine the role media plays in our society. An exclusive immersion into a world whose inner workings are often little known, and a chance to meet those who, day in and day out, tell other people’s stories. We called this project “Dans la Rédac” !

And one thing’s for sure: despite Belgium’s small size, its media landscape is incredibly rich. There are no fewer than 250 media outlets across the country — from daily newspapers, radio stations, TV channels, and lifestyle magazines to sports, business, legal affairs, investigative journalism, slow journalism, celebrity news, social issues, consumer affairs, and more. A diverse offering, just like the many faces of the journalism profession.

Since then, we’ve released a first season featuring behind-the-scenes moments in the newsrooms of RTL info, La Libre, Sudinfo, BX1, Moustique, So Soir, and RTBF — followed by a second one ! In this new season, we met with journalists, presenters, and editors from Forbes, Nostalgie, Paris Match, Le Journal des Enfants, and more. To discover how journalists view their profession, hear their wildest stories, and explore the challenges journalism faces in the future, head over to our blog.