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Career Steps in Journalism in Turkey: From Traineeship to Editor-in-Chief

How the titles in the legislation are graded: from the four-grade structure of Anadolu Agency to the title hierarchy of newspapers and internet news s

September 9, 2026 · 7 min read
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Media Member, Journalist and Intellectual Worker in Turkey: The Difference Between Three Definitions

Press Card Regulation Arts. 4/h and 4/n define the journalist and the media member separately; the intellectual worker is a concept of Law No. 5953 an

September 9, 2026 · 6 min read
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What Does Working in the News Field Mean in Turkey?

Press Card Regulation Arts. 23/2, 25/2 and 26/2-f: at Anadolu Agency, TRT and radio and television organisations no press card is given to those who d

September 9, 2026 · 6 min read
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Which Roles Cannot Receive a Press Card in Turkey? (Advertising, Marketing, Accounting)

Press Card Regulation Arts. 7/2, 23/2, 25/2 and 26/2-f: no press card is given to the employees of organisations that do not provide services in the m

September 9, 2026 · 6 min read
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Reporter or Editor in Turkey? A Comparison of Duties, Liability and Pay

The reporter is listed in every title list without a field condition; the editor appears in the same sub-paragraph as the news manager.

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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Responsible Manager Versus Editor-in-Chief in Turkey

The responsible manager is a capacity based on the declaration and carrying criminal liability; the editor-in-chief is a staff title listed in the pub

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Title List at Internet News Sites in Turkey

Press Card Regulation Art. 27: the titles listed in 21 sub-paragraphs at internet news sites and the quota based on the number of employees insured un

September 9, 2026 · 7 min read
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The Title List at Radio and Television in Turkey

Press Card Regulation Art. 26 (Amended: Official Gazette 6/6/2024-32568): the titles listed in 20 sub-paragraphs at radio and television organisations

September 9, 2026 · 7 min read
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The Titles Eligible for a Press Card at TRT in Turkey

Press Card Regulation Art. 25: the titles listed in four sub-paragraphs at TRT and the condition of working in the news field added in 2024.

September 9, 2026 · 6 min read
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The Titles That May Obtain a Press Card at Anadolu Agency in Turkey

Press Card Regulation Art. 23 (Amended together with its heading: Official Gazette 6/6/2024-32568): the titles listed in eight sub-paragraphs at Anado

September 9, 2026 · 7 min read
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The Title List at News and Photo Agencies in Turkey

Press Card Regulation Art. 24 (Amended: Official Gazette 6/6/2024-32568): the titles listed in 13 sub-paragraphs at news and photo agencies and the th

September 9, 2026 · 7 min read
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Titles at Fortnightly and Less Frequent Publications in Turkey

Press Card Regulation Art. 22: the titles listed in 12 sub-paragraphs and the quotas for fortnightly newspapers and magazines published at intervals o

September 9, 2026 · 6 min read
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Titles at Non-Political Newspapers and Magazines in Turkey

Press Card Regulation Art. 21: in non-political publications the 17-field condition is not required.

September 9, 2026 · 6 min read
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The Title List for Weekly Newspapers and Magazines in Turkey

Press Card Regulation Art. 20: the titles at weekly political newspapers and magazines are the same as at daily political newspapers; the quota is det

September 9, 2026 · 6 min read
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The Full List of Press Card Titles at Daily Political Newspapers in Turkey

Press Card Regulation Art. 19: the titles listed in 14 sub-paragraphs at daily political newspapers and the quotas determined by surface area.

September 9, 2026 · 7 min read
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The New Media News Editor in Turkey: The Newest Title in the Legislation

In the Press Card Regulation new media news is the last of the 17 news fields and covers journalism produced in digital media.

September 9, 2026 · 6 min read
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Exclusive Reporting and Investigative Journalism in Turkey: Source Protection

In the Press Card Regulation exclusive news is one of the 17 news fields; the basic legal safeguard of investigative journalism is the right not to di

September 9, 2026 · 6 min read
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The Environment Reporter in Turkey

In the Press Card Regulation the environment is one of the 17 news fields; environmental reporting is closely connected with access to information and

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Science and Technology Reporter in Turkey

In the Press Card Regulation science and technology is one of the 17 news fields; it was also added to the official advertisement content requirement

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Health Reporter in Turkey: Health Claims and the Advertising Ban

In the Press Card Regulation health is one of the 17 news fields; health reporting requires particular care over the limits of advertising and health

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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Family Reporting and the Red Lines of Reporting on Children in Turkey

In the Press Card Regulation the family is one of the 17 news fields; the field intersects directly with the child protection legislation.

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Tourism Reporter in Turkey

In the Press Card Regulation tourism is one of the 17 news fields; the field is closely connected with the limits of advertising and surreptitious adv

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Culture and Arts Reporter in Turkey

In the Press Card Regulation culture and the arts is one of the 17 news fields; the field is closely connected with copyright law and the rules on quo

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Sports Reporter in Turkey: The Short Reporting Right and Broadcasting Rules

In the Press Card Regulation sport is one of the 17 news fields; sports broadcasting is subject to special rules such as the short reporting right.

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Education Reporter Field in Turkey

In the Press Card Regulation education is one of the 17 news fields; education reporting intersects with the rules on reporting about children.

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Celebrity Reporter in Turkey and the Limit of Privacy

In the Press Card Regulation celebrity news is one of the 17 news fields; celebrity reporting comes up directly against the limit of the privacy of pr

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Finance Reporter and Market Journalism in Turkey

In the Press Card Regulation finance is one of the 17 news fields, listed separately from the economy; market journalism is subject to the limits of a

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Economy Reporter in Turkey: Field Knowledge and Legal Limits

In the Press Card Regulation the economy is one of the 17 news fields; economic reporting requires particular care over the limits of advertising and

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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What a Current Affairs Reporter Does in Turkey

In the Press Card Regulation current affairs is one of the 17 news fields and covers the following of the leading events of the day.

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Foreign News Reporter and Overseas Assignment in Turkey

In the Press Card Regulation foreign news is one of the 17 news fields; giving press cards to those working in foreign bureaux depends on the quota pr

September 9, 2026 · 6 min read
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The Home News Reporter in Turkey: Field Definition

In the Press Card Regulation home news is one of the 17 news fields and covers the following of domestic events.

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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Becoming a Politics (Parliament) Reporter in Turkey

In the Press Card Regulation politics is the first of the 17 news fields; parliamentary reporting covers the following and reporting of legislative ac

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Press Law

What Is a Host Officer for the Foreign Press in Turkey?

Host officer duty is the hosting and accompanying role of the Directorate of Communications in relation to members of the foreign press; it does not a

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Press Law

The Channel Coordinator and the Radio Manager at TRT in Turkey

Press Card Regulation Art. 25/1-b: at TRT the channel coordinators, TRT managers and radio managers are listed among the titles that may obtain a pres

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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What Is a Desk Supervisor at TRT in Turkey?

Press Card Regulation Art. 25/1-c: the desk supervisors are listed among the titles that may obtain a press card at TRT.

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Broadcast Inspector at TRT in Turkey: Job Description

Press Card Regulation Art. 25/1-c: at TRT the broadcast inspectors are listed among the titles that may obtain a press card.

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Sign Language Interpreter in Turkey: Accessibility in Broadcasting and the Press Card

Press Card Regulation Art. 26/1-r: the sign language interpreter is a title found only in the radio and television title list.

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Broadcaster and Chief Broadcaster Titles in Turkey

Press Card Regulation Art. 23: at Anadolu Agency, chief broadcasters, senior broadcasters, broadcasters and assistant broadcasters may obtain a press

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Director and the Right to a Press Card in Television in Turkey

Press Card Regulation Art. 26/1-h: the director appears only in the radio and television title list and is subject to the condition of working in the

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Producer in Turkey: Job Description in Broadcasting

Press Card Regulation Art. 26/1-ğ: the producer appears only in the radio and television title list; it should not be confused with announcemen

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The News Commentator and the Sports Commentator in Turkey

Press Card Regulation Art. 26/1-o: the news or sports commentator appears only in the radio and television title list.

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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What Is a Moderator in Turkey and How Do They Differ from a Presenter?

Press Card Regulation Art. 26/1-j: the moderator is a title found only in the radio and television title list.

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The News Anchor in Turkey: Duties, Responsibility and Broadcasting Principles

Press Card Regulation Arts. 26/1-i and 27/1-ö: the news anchor is among the titles that may obtain a press card at radio and television organisat

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Video Editor and Press Cards at Internet News Sites in Turkey

Press Card Regulation Art. 27/1-s: the video editor is a title found only in the internet news site title list.

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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What Is an Editing Operator in Turkish Broadcasting?

Press Card Regulation Arts. 26/1-ö and 27/1-r: the editing operator may obtain a press card at radio and television organisations and internet ne

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Chief Cameraman and the AA Title Hierarchy in Turkey

Press Card Regulation Art. 23/1-f: at Anadolu Agency, chief cameramen may obtain a press card together with chief reporters and the other “chief

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Cameraman and the News Cameraman in Turkey

Press Card Regulation Arts. 26/1-k and l: at radio and television organisations the news cameraman and the cameraman are listed in separate sub-paragr

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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The Photographer: A Title Added by the 2024 Amendment in Turkey

Press Card Regulation Art. 26/1-s (Added: Official Gazette 6/6/2024-32568-Presidential Decision 8624/6): the photographer was added to the radio and t

September 9, 2026 · 5 min read

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