After graduating from college, can I become an editor-in-chief in Vietnam?

After graduating from college, can I become an editor-in-chief in Vietnam?

I am currently working at HDK press agency, Hanoi area, operating in the public electronic newspaper industry. I graduated from college with a major in journalism. I currently want to become Editor-in-Chief for the unit, does my degree meet the requirements? Looking for advice.

Reply:

Pursuant to Article 23 of the Press Law 2016 stipulates:

1. The head of press agency is the editor-in-chief (for the printed newspaper and the online newspaper) or the General Director or Director (for the talking newspaper and photo newspaper).

2. Standards for appointment of head of press agency are:

a) Is the Vietnamese citizen with permanent address in Vietnam;

b) Graduated from university or higher education. For the head of press agency of religious organization, this standard does not apply;

c) Has a valid press card. For the head of press agency of religious organization or scientific organization, this standard does not apply;

d) Has good moral quality and is not under the exercise of discipline from the form of reprimand or heavier in accordance with the regulations of law on public servants and officials and labor law.

According to this Article, the Editor-in-Chief must fully meet the above conditions in Vietnam.

Thus, if you have a college diploma, you do not meet the requirements to become Editor-in-Chief in Vietnam.

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If I work as an editor at a television station at district level, will I still be issued a press card in Vietnam?

My name is Long, currently working as an Editor at Thanh Son District Television Station, working for 2 years. I want to practice journalism in the future. Is it possible with my position? That means considering the issuance of a press card.

Reply:

Pursuant to Clause 5, Article 26 of the Press Law 2016, regulations on subjects eligible for issuance of press cards include:

3. Reporters and editors of press agencies and news agencies.

4. Cameraman, director of broadcasting and television programs, (excluding movies) of units issued with the press operation permit in the field of broadcasting and television and documentary production of the State.

5. Reporter, editor and person in charge of activities of reporter, editor at the broadcasting station and television station at district level or the equivalent.

Thus, if you work as an Editor for a television station at district level, you will also be considered for a press card in Vietnam.

When are editors at a television station at district level issued press cards in Vietnam?

I have been an editor at Nam Dan district television station, Nghe An province for 4 years. I have collaborated with Nghe An province's broadcasting and television stations and have had many articles and radio broadcasts. I want to apply for a press card, can I?

Reply:

According to Clause 5, Article 26 of the Press Law 2016, the subjects eligible for a press card include: Reporter, editor and person in charge of activities of reporter, editor at the broadcasting station and television station at district level or the equivalent.

So you are the editor of Nam Dan district television station and are eligible to be considered for a Press card in Vietnam.

According to Clause 2, Article 27 of the Press Law 2016, you must meet the following conditions and standards to be considered for a press card:

a) Are the permanent collaborator of the broadcasting and television station of province and centrally-run city;

b) Have at least twelve journalistic products which have been broadcast on the broadcasting station and television station of province and centrally-run city in 01 year by the time of consideration for issue of card.

c) In case of issue of card for the first time, there must be the working time for 02 consecutive years or more at the broadcasting station and television stations or the equivalent by the time of consideration for issue of card.

d) Are recommended for issue of card by the broadcasting station and television station of province and centrally-run city.

Because the information you provided is not specific, it is not possible to conclude whether you are currently issued a press card or not.

Therefore, if you fully meet the above conditions, you will be considered for a press card. If the above conditions are not met, a press card will not be issued in Vietnam.

Best regards!