Alban Tufa
Online media journalists in Albania face difficult working conditions, which often include unpaid overtime, undeclared work, censorship and a lack of professional security. These problems not only affect the quality of transmitted information, but also the stability and passion of journalists for this profession.
Key findings of the article:
- The large number of journalists and online media: Albania has about 753 online portals and over 1700 journalists working in this sector, according to the statistics of the Union of Albanian Journalists. Online media consumption is high, with 70% of Albanians using it every day.
- Support from women in the newsroom: According to a survey conducted, 67% of online media journalists are women, while the percentage of men is 31%.
- Working conditions: Journalists face low wages, day off work and lack of social security. In many cases, they work underground and often feel threatened or censored.
- Lack of specialization: Most journalists report on all areas, leading to the superficiality of the news and the lack of in-depth analysis.
- Leaving the profession: Due to the pressures and lack of professional advancement, many journalists decide to leave this profession, emphasizing the lack of motivation and institutional support.
Opinions of experts:
- Aleksandër Çipa, president of the Union of Albanian Journalists, emphasizes the need for the formalization of the online media market and the creation of support mechanisms for journalists.
- Mentor Kikia and Emirjon Senja suggest that support from international donors can help improve the conditions and quality of online journalism.
- Professor Erlis Çela expresses the importance of the union of journalists to address common problems in the profession.
To read the full article and for more details on the challenges facing online media journalists, https://ina.media/2025/01/07/veshtiresite-dhe-problematikat-me-te-cilat-perballen-gazetaret-e-mediave-online-ne-shqiperi/
