A new chapter begins for Germany’s most-watched news program as Romy Hiller, 43, steps into one of the country’s most high-profile journalism roles.
Starting June 14, 2025, Hiller will become the new presenter of the 20:00 edition of Tagesschau, the flagship news broadcast of ARD, which draws an average of 9.6 million viewers each night.
The announcement was made today by the North German Broadcasting Corporation (NDR), the entity responsible for producing the program. Hiller will join a seasoned team of presenters that includes Jens Riewa, Susanne Daubner, Julia-Niharika Sen, Constantin Schreiber, and Thorsten Schröder.
Hiller, who has already made her mark as a news anchor on Tagesschau24, as well as the late-night and morning editions of Tagesschau, brings with her a wealth of experience and a steady presence on camera.
Her career path has been marked by steady progression through Germany’s media landscape, from her early days in private broadcasting to becoming a correspondent and author for RTL aktuell and n-tv.
Born in Wismar, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Hiller began her media career at Antenne Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and joined RTL Nord in 2005. She remained there until 2019, before moving to NDR in 2018, where she quickly established herself within ARD’s news team.
Despite her visible trajectory in television moderation, Hiller admitted in an interview with the German Press Agency that this appointment came as an unexpected surprise.
“It surprised me myself. The editor-in-chief spoke to me the day before my vacation,” she revealed.
Her original ambition had been to become a foreign correspondent. “My actual dream job was to become a foreign correspondent. Then I gradually slipped into moderation. Now I am very happy with it,” she said.
Looking ahead to her debut, Hiller is conscious of the responsibilities tied to the role. “People should have trust in us, feel secure, and they should also enjoy watching the news,” she remarked, signaling her intent to uphold the integrity and reliability associated with the Tagesschau brand.
Hiller also reflected on the deep cultural roots of the program in German households.
“I grew up with the evening gong – the Tagesschau was simply part of my family’s evening program,” she shared.
“For many, including myself, it embodies serious and reliable journalism. Every day, so many colleagues work with great care both at home and abroad, and being able to present the results of this joint effort is a great honor for me.”
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