About

Company Profile
MDR is a public service channel in the ARD Network, based in East Germany (Leipzig). MDR reaches an audience of up to 1 million viewers in Eastern Germany and contributes program with a share of approximately 10% to the national ARD programme. It also delivers program to ARTE and 3sat. MDR is being broadcast by cable, satellite and terrestrial network.

Main Responsibility:
This department is responsible for the Factual programme History, Science, Culture and Religion producing documentaries, features, magazines and live broadcast of cultural events.

Slots | Strands
History - primetime – 45’ (weekly)
History / Society / Science – late night – 45’ – 90’ (weekly)

Preferred Length & Format:
One offs, 45’ up to 90’

Total number of hours commissioned per year: 150’

Total number of hours acquired per year: few