Media Outlet The Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT) Legal Entity Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT) Date of first publication 05/05/2025 Date of Latest Change 21/05/2025
16. Professionalism in the Media Outlet
16.1. Recruitment and Training
There shall be professional guidelines for the recruitment and training of editorial staff. This includes responsibilities for implementing diversity policy and staff welfare. Recruitment policy, (use of open competition etc.) and staff welfare principles should be publicly available.
Do you have guidelines for the recruitment and training of editorial staff?
YesDo those guidelines contain a diversity policy?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
The staff selection and recruitment process at the LRT is guided by the principles of professionalism, transparency, independence, and is aligned with the LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy.
LRT applies uniform, objective and impartial job-related professional criteria for the selection and recruitment of staff, except as provided for in the LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy.
The planning and implementation of LRT staff development shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions and principles of the LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy: all employees shall be given equal opportunities to develop at work, to improve their qualifications, to retrain, to gain practical work experience, to participate in development programmes, to fulfil their professional and subject-specific potential, and to develop a career based on their professional competences, experience and abilities.
In addition, familiarising employees with the provisions of the LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, as well as educating them on the implementation of its principles, is an integral part of the LRT employee development system. These principles are introduced during general recruitment training and are also integrated into professional development, leadership and management competence programmes.
See the LRT Guidelines on Recruitment, Selection and Employment of Staff: https://apie.lrt.lt/api/uploads/Personalo_paieskos_atrankos_ir_idarbinimo_gaires_247cb18e4b.pdf
The LRT Guidelines for Personnel Development: https://apie.lrt.lt/api/uploads/Ugdymo_gaires_3a6504f1e9.pdf
LRT applies uniform, objective and impartial job-related professional criteria for the selection and recruitment of staff, except as provided for in the LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy.
The planning and implementation of LRT staff development shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions and principles of the LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy: all employees shall be given equal opportunities to develop at work, to improve their qualifications, to retrain, to gain practical work experience, to participate in development programmes, to fulfil their professional and subject-specific potential, and to develop a career based on their professional competences, experience and abilities.
In addition, familiarising employees with the provisions of the LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, as well as educating them on the implementation of its principles, is an integral part of the LRT employee development system. These principles are introduced during general recruitment training and are also integrated into professional development, leadership and management competence programmes.
See the LRT Guidelines on Recruitment, Selection and Employment of Staff: https://apie.lrt.lt/api/uploads/Personalo_paieskos_atrankos_ir_idarbinimo_gaires_247cb18e4b.pdf
The LRT Guidelines for Personnel Development: https://apie.lrt.lt/api/uploads/Ugdymo_gaires_3a6504f1e9.pdf
Do those guidelines cover staff welfare?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
The LRT is an open, socially responsible organisation that strives to ensure that everyone enjoys working in the LRT team.
Smooth onboarding of new employees is implemented through a number of measures, including tailored induction programmes, such as assigning a curator for new employees and organising new employee orientation days.
The LRT also offers other social welfare benefits. More information is available at: https://apie.lrt.lt/karjera/nauda-darbuotojui/.
Smooth onboarding of new employees is implemented through a number of measures, including tailored induction programmes, such as assigning a curator for new employees and organising new employee orientation days.
The LRT also offers other social welfare benefits. More information is available at: https://apie.lrt.lt/karjera/nauda-darbuotojui/.
Are they publicly available?
YesWhat is the URL?
https://apie.lrt.lt/karjera/nauda-darbuotojui
16.2. Working Conditions, Contract Policy and Labour Relations
Journalistic principles and practice should be supported by the organisational environment including protection for journalistic integrity through adherence to labour laws and regulations, transparency of contract policy and freedom to organise. The duration or nature of the contract should not inhibit a journalist from operating in an ethical manner and the organisation structure should protect that principle.
Do the regulations and guidelines for the employment of staff and engagement of contract journalists protect their editorial independence?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
The recruitment and selection of staff at the LRT is guided by the principles of professionalism, transparency, independence, and is aligned with the LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy.
LRT applies uniform, objective and impartial job-related professional criteria for the selection and recruitment of staff, except as provided for in the LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy.
LRT applies uniform, objective and impartial job-related professional criteria for the selection and recruitment of staff, except as provided for in the LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy.
Are your employees (including freelance) covered by legal contracts and insurance?
YesDoes your staff have the freedom to organise?
YesDo you have an existing structure for social dialogue including a collective bargaining arrangement with appropriate trade unions?
YesAre there guidelines for contracts of engagement with freelance journalists?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Freelance contracts are concluded according to Law on Copyright and Related Rights of the Republic of Lithuania, the Law on the National Radio and Television of Lithuania, and the LRT Statute.
Do these guidelines ensure the ability of freelancers to adhere to the editorial principles?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Freelance contracts are concluded according to Law on Copyright and Related Rights of the Republic of Lithuania, the Law on the National Radio and Television of Lithuania, and the LRT Statute.
16.3. Staff Welfare
Responsibility for the welfare of staff and those contracted on a freelance basis should be an important part of a Media Outlet’s role. Organisational Editorial Guidelines should be protective against any form of discrimination and supportive of equality of opportunity. It should ensure safety at work and in the working environment (including remote and online) and have guidelines, which support staff who have been exposed to material of a sensitive or upsetting nature or have suffered physical or psychological harm in the course of their work.
Does your Media Outlet's rules and procedures protect against discrimination in the workplace?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
The LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy applies to all aspects of organisational life and operations. It contains principles set to ensure equal opportunities and protect against discrimination. The Policy also defines and establishes the process for reporting and addressing policy breaches.
Does your Media Outlet's rules and procedures support equality of opportunity?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
The LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy applies to all aspects of organisational life and operations, including recruitment, career opportunities, salaries, and more. It contains principles set to ensure equal opportunities and protect against discrimination.
The LRT applies the same selection criteria and conditions for recruitment on the basis of objective and impartial professional criteria. Questions to candidates regarding gender, race, sexual orientation, etc., are not allowed.
In addition, gender-neutral language and wording of job titles are used in job application calls.
LRT and its creative staff reflect the interests of different groups in society, regardless of political or religious beliefs, citizenship, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, place of residence, or membership in any other social group.
The LRT applies the same selection criteria and conditions for recruitment on the basis of objective and impartial professional criteria. Questions to candidates regarding gender, race, sexual orientation, etc., are not allowed.
In addition, gender-neutral language and wording of job titles are used in job application calls.
LRT and its creative staff reflect the interests of different groups in society, regardless of political or religious beliefs, citizenship, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, place of residence, or membership in any other social group.
Does your Media Outlet have a safety at work policy, which includes specific protection for journalists working in hostile environments?
YesDoes your Media Outlet have guidelines to support editorial staff who have been exposed to material of a sensitive or upsetting nature?
YesDoes your Media Outlet have guidelines to support editorial staff who suffered physical or psychological harm in the course of their work?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
In the event of physical/psychological harm to an employee, the LRT provides employees with private health insurance. The insurance covers psychological/psychotherapeutic consultations, so employees can seek urgent help from specialists.
The LRT also organises special training to strengthen employees’ psychological health.
Methodical recommendations are available for journalists and editors who face online abuse and harassment.
The LRT also organises special training to strengthen employees’ psychological health.
Methodical recommendations are available for journalists and editors who face online abuse and harassment.