Former RTL Hungary staff take on key roles in government and public media

A notable trend is emerging in Hungary's media and political landscape as former RTL Hungary employees transition into key positions within government ministries and public media organizations. This influx of experienced media professionals into public service roles has raised questions about their appointments and the nature of their new responsibilities.

Pécsi Norbert Sándor, who spent over three years at RTL Hungary in various press roles, has been appointed as the new press chief for the Ministry of Transport and Investment. His background includes extensive work in communications at Magyar Közút Nonprofit Zrt., the Hungarian Public Road Company, where he served as head of the communications department and spokesperson for over 13 years.

Another former RTL journalist, Horváth Nándor, who worked as an editor and reporter for RTL's news division for a decade, focusing on domestic politics and parliamentary coverage, has taken on the role of press chief for the Tisza Party starting in May. This move places him at the forefront of the party's communication strategy.

Furthermore, former RTL employees have also found positions within public media. Tarr Zoltán appointed Grósz Judit, who worked at RTL until 2024, as a ministerial commissioner to oversee tasks related to public media. Lukács Attila, formerly a PR manager at RTL, has joined Duna Médiaszolgáltató as an expert. However, when approached by Média1, the public media organization declined to provide specific details about Lukács's start date, department, or duties, and did not confirm if other former RTL staff had joined.

The article highlights a pattern of former RTL Hungary personnel moving into significant communication and leadership roles across different sectors, prompting scrutiny regarding their transitions and the transparency surrounding their new appointments, particularly within public media.