The news section chief is the title that manages one section of the newsroom, and is governed in the legislation in the same sub-paragraph as the intelligence section chief.
The Text of the Sub-Paragraph
The intelligence and news section chief, or, separately, the intelligence section chief and the news section chief. (Arts. 19/1-f, 20/1-f, 21/1-f, 24/1-ğ, 26/1-ı, 27/1-f)
Two Structures, Two Results
| The structure of the publication | Title(s) that may obtain a press card |
|---|---|
| The intelligence and news sections are combined | One person — “intelligence and news section chief” |
| The sections are separate | Two people — “intelligence section chief” and “news section chief” |
The Difference Between the Intelligence and News Sections
The Press Card Regulation gives no definition of the intelligence and news sections. In practice the intelligence section coordinates the gathering of news and the news section its processing and preparation for publication; but that distinction comes from industry custom, not from the legislation.
Anadolu Agency, TRT and Fortnightly Publications
| Organisation | Is there a section chief title? |
|---|---|
| Anadolu Agency (Art. 23) | No — there are the titles of manager, coordinator and director |
| TRT (Art. 25) | No — there are manager, coordinator, desk supervisor and broadcast inspector |
| Fortnightly and less frequent publications (Art. 22/1-d) | Yes — only the combined form: “intelligence and news section chief” |
The Staff Conditions
In a publication publishing official announcements the news section chief is also shown in the intellectual worker staff. The conditions in Art. 18/2 of the Official Announcements and Advertisements Regulation apply; and Art. 38 sets the minimum staff number by category.
Conclusion
The news section chief is a title governed in the same sub-paragraph as the intelligence section chief. If the sections are combined one title, and if they are separate two separate titles, may be the subject of a press card. In fortnightly and less frequent publications only the combined form is listed; there is no section chief title in the Anadolu Agency and TRT lists.