The news or sports commentator is a title listed together in a single sub-paragraph in the Press Card Regulation and found only in the radio-television list.
The Sub-Paragraph — Art. 26/1-o
Among the titles that may obtain a press card at radio and television organisations: o) News or sports commentator.
Only in the Radio-TV List
| Type of publication | News or sports commentator |
|---|---|
| Radio and television | Yes (Art. 26/1-o) |
| Internet news sites | No |
| TRT | No |
| Anadolu Agency | No |
| News and photo agencies | No |
| Newspapers and magazines | No — the counterparts are the leader writer and the writer |
Why Is “Sport” Listed Separately?
The sub-paragraph divides commentary into news and sport. That is consistent with the distinctive legal framework of sports broadcasting: Law No. 6112 contains special rules such as the short reporting right in relation to the broadcasting of sports events.
Sport Among the 17 News Fields
One of the 17 fields listed for the titles of news manager, editor, sub-editor and chief is also sport (Arts. 19/1-g, 20/1-g, 22/1-e, 24/1-d, 26/1-g, 27/1-g).
| Title | Sub-paragraph | Commentary or management? |
|---|---|---|
| Sports news manager / editor / sub-editor / chief | Art. 26/1-g | Field management |
| Sports commentator | Art. 26/1-o | Commentary |
| Sports reporter | Art. 26/1-m — the general “reporter” sub-paragraph | Gathering news |
The Condition of Working in the News Field — Art. 26/2-f
The Legal Limits of Commentary
Commentary is one of the protected forms of freedom of expression; but it is subject to the limits of personality rights and the broadcasting principles.
Conclusion
The news or sports commentator is listed together in a single sub-paragraph in the Press Card Regulation only in the radio and television list (Art. 26/1-o). In written publications the counterpart of commentary is the leader writer and the writer. The condition of working in the news field applies to the title.