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Balancing Power: Owners and Editors in Journalism

This presentation explores the working relationship between owners and editors in media organizations, highlighting the challenges of power relations, decision-making, and conflicting interests between commercial profit and journalistic ethics. It employs qualitative research methods, including literature reviews and interviews, to propose guidelines that foster harmony between owners and editorial staff. Key findings emphasize the need for clearly defined roles, ongoing training, and a commitment to community responsibilities to ensure editorial independence while acknowledging the interests of all stakeholders.

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Balancing Power: Owners and Editors in Journalism

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  1. Owners vs Editors Presentation by:Mbali MagagulaS’bongiseni MambaTamara Khama

  2. Grocott’s New Structure Board of directors GM Editor Advertising Printing & Publish. HR RU Students Sub-Editors Reporters

  3. Research aims: • Policy guideline to regulate the working relationship between editor and the owners • - power relations • - decision-making • Different interests – Commercial (profit) vs Journalism (ethics) • Common obligation – Community dev.

  4. Research methods • Existing literature • Interviews - qualitative • Review of SABC policy/ Local Voices • Proposed structure

  5. Findings • Transition • GM – macro-management (admin.) • Editor – micro-management (editorial) • Both report to board • Board of directors – oversees • Board members from Journ. Dept.

  6. Analysisof findings • Independence • Acknowledgement of conflicting interests • Accountability

  7. Policy Recommendation • Create harmony/balance between owners & editorial - commercial interests at the same time uphold journalistic principles: - Clearly defined roles - training - Editorial Independence - Constant consultation - Commitment to community – common responsibility

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