News Assembly

The 20th News Assembly will be held in-person on 22 and 23 October at the Teatro Mediterraneo, Mostra d'Oltremare, in Naples, Italy, hosted by RAI.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with news directors, editors-in-chief and foreign editors and exchange views about improving coverage and adapting to the ever-changing media market.

Accommodation

Book your stay in Naples! We have combined the list of hotels kindly recommended by RAI, kindly note that bookings are subject to availability.

HOTEL NUVO’ ****
Dates: From 21 October to 24 October
Negotiated rate: €140 per night, breakfast included (the first night will be charged at the time of booking)
City tax: €5.50 per person, per night
Booking deadline: 25 August , using event code “NEWS ASSEMBLY”, (after this date, pricing will depend on room availability)
Email address: info@hotelnuvo.it
Cancellation policy: no penalty for remaining nights (except the first night, which is non-refundable) up to 5 days before arrival. For no-shows or late cancellations, the hotel will charge the full amount.

HOTEL MONTESPINA****
Dates: From 21 October to 24 October
Rai negotiated rate: €149,00 per night, VAT and breakfast included
City tax: €4,00 per person, per night
Booking deadline: 5 September, using event code “NEWS ASSEMBLY” in the object of the email, (after this date, pricing will depend on room availability)
Email address: info@montespina.com
Cancellation policy: free cancellation up to 5 days before arrival

HOTEL JFK BEST WESTERN****
Dates: From 21 October to 23 October
Negotiated rate: €80 per night, breakfast included
City tax: €5.50 per person, per night
Booking deadline: subject to rooms availability, using event code “NEWS ASSEMBLY"
Email address: info@hoteljfknapoli.it
Cancellation policy: no penalty up to 48h before arrival

PALAZZO ESEDRA ****
Dates: From 21 October to 23 October
Negotiated rate: price as per website, with a 10% discount valid for bookings from 19 October to 23 October
City tax: €5.50 per person, per night
Booking deadline: 15 October (after this date, pricing will depend on room availability)
Booking method: Click the link and insert the discount code CAMP-NAPOLI RAI2025 in the appropriate field.
Cancellation policy: if flexible rate is selected, cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before arrival; if non-refundable rate is chosen, cancellation is not permitted.

AMERICAN HOTEL****
Dates: From 21 October to 24 October
Negotiated rate: €80 per night, VAT and breakfast included
City tax: €3,00 per person, per night
Booking deadline: 5 September, using event code “NEWS ASSEMBLY” in the object of the email (after this date, pricing will depend on room availability)
Email address: info@americanhotelnapoli.it
 

Elections

This year, the Assembly will elect the members of the News Committee for the 2025-2027 mandate. The voting process will take place on the second day of the Assembly on Thursday 23 October and shall follow the procedure set out in Part II of the EBU Byelaws and the Terms of Reference for the News Committee. All EBU Active Members participating to the News Exchange are entitled to vote and the candidates for the News Committee must be representatives of such Members.
Candidates must announce their intention to stand by the deadline of 18 September at 18:00 CET via the online form, and with supporting materials sent via email.

• the application form completed including
  • a brief autobiographical note
  • a statement expressing their motivation
• via email to johannyy@eurovision.net 
  • a headshot in high quality
  • a letter of support from their senior management
  • a CV
  • (optional) concise vision statement in a video of maximum 3 minutes - video editing guidelines available here

Additionally, candidates must have sufficient time to carry out their duties on the News Committee, and the resources to cover travel costs for in-person News Committee meetings and all other relevant meetings related to their position on the News Committee. There are in principle four News Committee meetings per year, in person and online, as well as occasional ad hoc meetings dedicated to specific topics.