**Serbian State TV Producer Speaks Out Against News Division’s Alleged Bias**
Goran Pavlovic, a producer in the sports department at Serbian state TV (RTS), has spoken out against what he claims is the news division’s biased and privileged approach to reporting. In an interview with N1’s show Studio Live, Pavlovic described the RTS staff as “hostages of a privileged minority working in the news division.”
Pavlovic, who is part of the “Our pRoTeSt” initiative supporting student protests, highlighted the lack of communication between management and staff since students began blocking access to RTS facilities on April 14. He noted that department heads have not spoken to their own staff, and HR has only sent a single email.
**Student Protests Continue**
Students have been blocking RTS facilities in Belgrade for over a week, demanding a new public call for the appointment of members to the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM) Council or the shutdown of the public broadcaster. Pavlovic expressed concerns about the situation outside the building, where people are gathering, curious and asking questions.
**Accusations of Bias**
Pavlovic also addressed a controversial article that labeled students as Nazis. He described it as “scandalous” to brand the most progressive part of the population with such a term in the 21st century. He speculated that the students likely expected a stronger reaction from RTS employees but believes that’s “not possible.”
**Accountability and Responsibility**
Pavlovic stressed the importance of accountability for moving forward, noting that every employee bears some level of responsibility for what their organization broadcasts. He emphasized that there is collective responsibility, not guilt, and that the blame lies with individuals who made questionable decisions.
**Privileged Minority in News Division**
Pavlovic claimed that the news division at RTS operates like a separate TV station, with privileged resources and equipment. He alleged that loyalty is bought by those in power, rather than to the organization or country, and that this creates an imbalance in reporting.
**Uncertainty and Concerns**
If students back down, Pavlovic believes the public broadcaster will continue running, but the real question is how it will operate, especially the news division. He expressed concerns about management’s response to the blockade, saying they seem caught off guard again.
**A Final Cry for a Free Public Broadcaster**
Pavlovic emphasized that his appearance on N1 wasn’t about airing dirty laundry, but rather to highlight the public’s, employees’, and even management’s need to hear the cries of students outside RTS. He believes this is a final cry from the public for a free public broadcaster.
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