Description
Radio France is the French national public radio broadcaster.
Organization
General
In September 2019, a bill emanating from the Ministry of Culture announces the creation of “France Médias”, a parent company which will bring together France Télévisions, Radio France, France Médias Monde and the INA. This bill also provides for the end of the appointments of directors of Radio France by the CSA, a power which will be attributed to the board of directors of the radiophonic entity, which will continue to operate independently, but also in synergy with the other entities of France Médias.
Presidents and CEOs
Mathieu Gallet, former President and CEO of the Institut national de l'audiovisuel|National Audiovisual Institute (INA) from 2010 to 2014, was unanimously appointed by the members of the Higher Audiovisual Counci (CSA)
Communication
Beyond its primary profession which is to make radio, Radio France works on many political, social or cultural projects. The group deploys resources to support various causes, is committed on several fronts, and makes it known through communication actions. Thus, in 2018 Radio France indicates that:
- The new 2018-2020 company agreement "supports Radio France's proactive policy in favor of equal opportunities";
- A new three-year company agreement to promote professional and salary equality between men and women was signed on 1 July 2018.
- Since 2016, "project partnerships" have been carried out for the cultural development of French-speaking countries (Benin, Haiti, Gabon).
- The audiovisual group and the France-China Committee join forces to promote economic and cultural exchanges between France and China around music.
- He signs the creation of an artistic exchange program based on a circle of patrons in China
- It supports the European Week for the Employment of People with Disabilities, by providing activities at the Maison de la Radio
Ethics committee
In application of the law of 14 November 2016 and its implementing decree of 21 March 2017, an ethics committee is created to strengthen freedom, the independence and pluralism of the media. […] This committee is made up of five independent individuals appointed for three years, and whose mandate is renewable.
