redaksjonelle

Redaksjonelle is a term used in Norwegian (and in other Scandinavian languages) to refer to material produced by the editorial staff of a news organization. It can denote the content that represents the publication’s official stance, as well as the editorial pages in general. The plural form can point to editorials collectively or to editorials and related pieces considered part of the editorial domain.

In practice, redaksjonelle differ from ordinary news reporting. They express the publication’s viewpoint and aim to influence public opinion, rather than simply report facts. Many outlets publish redaksjonelle as unsigned statements or as leader articles (leder) that reflect the newsroom’s position on issues of public interest. The term can also be used for editorial commentary or opinion pieces that are produced by the editorial staff but may carry a specific thematic or policy focus.

Typical forms include lederartikler (editorials), redaksjonelle kommentarer, and other pieces that articulate the publication’s stance on politics, society, or cultural matters. While redaksjonelle are opinionated, they generally rely on factual reporting and context to support their arguments. They are distinct from kronikker or leserinnlegg, which are often signed opinions by individual contributors, sometimes external to the newsroom.

Historically, redaksjonelle have served to guide public discourse and reflect journalistic values and editorial priorities of a newspaper or magazine. In contemporary media, the editorial voice continues to signal the outlet’s mission, though debates about editorial independence and transparency have grown alongside pluralism and digital media platforms.

Etymologically, redaksjonelle derives from redaksjon—to do with the editorial office—and is closely related to Danish redaktionelle and other Nordic terms, with similar usage across the region to denote editorial content or editorial staff.