urednitvo

Uredništvo, also written as urednitvo in non-diacritic texts, is a term used in several South Slavic languages to denote the editorial office or editorship of a publishing or broadcast outlet. It refers to the organizational unit responsible for planning, preparing, and supervising content for print, online, or broadcast media. The concept covers both the body of editors and the processes through which content is selected, edited, and produced.

The core functions of uredništvo include setting editorial policy and publishing standards, assigning stories to journalists, editing copy for clarity and accuracy, fact-checking, proofreading, and ensuring consistency with style guides. It coordinates with other departments such as design, production, marketing, and legal to deliver a finished product. In many outlets, the uredništvo also oversees ethical guidelines, conflicts of interest, and legal responsibilities related to published material.

Typical personnel within uredništvo comprise the editor-in-chief (glavni urednik), who holds the top editorial authority; the responsible editor (odgovorni urednik), who bears legal responsibility for content; editors for specific sections or beats; journalists and contributors; a proofreader (lektors) and sometimes fact-checkers. The exact structure varies by country, outlet size, and medium, with digital platforms often emphasizing editorial workflows, audience analytics, and rapid production cycles.

Overall, uredništvo represents the collective leadership and operational core that shapes what gets published, how it is presented, and how it aligns with the outlet’s mission and legal obligations.