Anita Brauna put forward for the position of head of Latvia's public broadcasting system
New Editor-in-Chief of Latvian Public Media: Brauna Takes the Helm
In a significant move for Latvian media, it has been announced that renowned journalist and media personality, Brauna, will take over as the Editor-in-Chief of Latvian Public Media. The new news service, set to be a unified entity following the merger of Latvian Radio and Latvian Television as of January 1, 2025, aims to protect democracy and freedom in Latvia, as indicated by Brauna.
Brauna, a founding member of the weekly news magazine "Ir," and the creator of the Investigative Journalism Department of Latvian Radio, brings a wealth of experience in print, public, and commercial broadcast media to the role. This extensive background will undoubtedly contribute to the development and growth of Latvian Public Media.
The Baltic Media Centre of Excellence has acknowledged Brauna's previous contributions to the development of Latvian Radio's content and highlighted their efforts in strengthening editorial responsibility. The Latvian Journalists Association, too, has expressed appreciation for Brauna's understanding of the mission and role of public media in a democratic country.
In her new role, Brauna emphasizes the importance of reaching and addressing the widest possible audience, particularly in the digital environment, to maintain and grow public trust. She also stresses the need to focus on and engage with those groups of society that currently do not see themselves represented in the news service content.
The Editor-in-Chief is elected for a term of five years by the Public Electronic Media Council. With Brauna's appointment, the positions of editor-in-chief of Latvian Television and editor-in-chief of Latvian Radio, previously held by Sigita Rokė and Brauna respectively, will be eliminated.
Despite extensive research, the search results do not provide any information about the vision for Latvian Public Media in the coming years beyond Brauna's stated goals. If you require the latest information, we recommend checking Latvian Public Media’s official website or recent press releases directly.
- The new Editor-in-Chief, Brauna, will lead Latvian Public Media, a unified media entity formed from the merger of Latvian Radio and Latvian Television, starting January 1, 2025.
- Brauna's extensive experience in various media sectors, including public, print, and commercial broadcast media, will contribute significantly to the growth and development of Latvian Public Media.
- The newly structured media service aims to expand its reach in the digital arena, maintain public trust, and engage underrepresented groups in society, as emphasized by Brauna.
- The focus of education-and-self-development, lifestyle, general-news, and investigative journalism is expected to be a crucial part of Latvian Public Media's content strategies under the leadership of Brauna.
- As part of a five-year term, Brauna will oversee Latvian Public Media, replacing the previous roles of editor-in-chief of Latvian Television and editor-in-chief of Latvian Radio, held by Sigita Rokė and Brauna respectively.
