cikkírói

Cikkírói refers to the practice and profession of writing articles for newspapers, magazines, or online platforms, and to the people who perform this work. The term derives from cikk (article) and író (writer). In Hungarian usage, cikkíró can denote an individual who produces journalistic texts as a main occupation or as part of their broader writing work, while cikkírói describes related activities, duties, or standards of article writing.

A cikkíró's work typically includes researching topics, interviewing sources, and drafting articles in various forms, such as news reports, feature pieces, analysis, or opinion pieces. The role often involves fact-checking, adhering to editorial guidelines, and meeting deadlines. Depending on the employment arrangement, a cikkíró may work as a staff journalist for a publication, as a freelancer supplying pieces to multiple outlets, or as a specialist writer for magazines or online media. Columnists or regular contributors can also be considered cikkírók when their main output consists of articles.

Key skills for cikkírói work include strong writing ability, clarity and precision, the capacity to summarize complex information, and ethical awareness regarding accuracy, fairness, and transparency. In the Hungarian media landscape, cikkírók frequently operate within an editorial process that may involve editors, fact-checkers, and fact-based reporting, while opinion-oriented cikkírói work may emphasize voice and argumentation within established editorial lines.

In contemporary media, cikkírói activity adapts to digital formats, with attention to online readability, audience engagement, and search considerations, while maintaining professional standards of journalism and journalistic integrity. See also újságíró, riporter, és szerkesztőség.