On Wednesday the post was advertised for a five-year term from January 1, 2022. Applications must reach the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Norbert Steger, by July 28th. Applications from women are “particularly welcome”. On August 10, there will be a private hearing with the applicants in the foundation council, after which the 35-member ORF foundation council will elect the new general director.
A few days earlier, the incumbent ORF General Director Alexander Wrabetz planned a public presentation of the candidates on ORF III. He is the only person who has announced a candidacy so far. On the rumor exchange, ORF Deputy Finance Director Roland Weißmann is traded as a potential further candidate. He is considered the favorite of the Chancellor Party. Lisa Totzauer, channel manager of ORF 1, is also considering applying. Online boss Thomas Prantner is another possible challenger. Matthias Settele, managing director of the Slovak TV broadcaster Markiza, brought the necessary skills with him from outside ORF.
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