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Item News Culture and Routinisation of Production Processes in Vanguard Newspapers(COVENANT JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION VOL. 11, NO. 1, 2024-06) Ibuot, Udo; Nwantah, Nkiruka Favour; Okeibunor, Ngozi B.News production goes beyond the routine of accessing, selecting, processing and interpreting events considered as newsworthy. It involves consequences of journalistic practices that are capable of influencing the professional culture, knowledge and expectations of the given medium. Though news production processes may be influenced by the editorial policy of a newspaper organisation, they should be managed away from slanting which involves omission, differential placement or even burying of anti-policy stories in inside pages. The study is an exploratory attempt that is designed on the methodology of participant observation or ethnography, and constitutes part of the first author’s work experience in the editorial and news production desks of Vanguard newspapers spanning 26 years. Its theoretical underpinnings are the gatekeeping and the agenda setting theory of communication. The paper examines the routine news culture and production processes in Vanguard Media Limited, publishers of one of Nigeria’s leading national daily and weekly newspapers in Lagos. Results of these routine processes include balanced and in-depth reporting of events by the newspaper establishmentItem Exploring the Influence of Work Environment on Job Satisfaction among Female Broadcast Journalists in Lagos State(OGITECH Journal of Communication and Innovation (OJCI) Volume 1, Issue 1,, 2024) Nwantah, Nkiruka Favour; Okeibunor, Ngozi B.; Okpongkpong, Grace I.The broadcast journalism industry is demanding, with high stress levels and long working hours. Female journalists, in particular, face unique challenges in the workplace. This study explores the relationship between work environment and job satisfaction among female broadcast journalists in Lagos State. Employing a mixed-method approach, the study investigates the organizational climate, workplace culture, and career advancement opportunities within broadcast media organizations. Through surveys, interviews, and observations, the research aims to identify the challenges faced by female journalists and assess their impact on job satisfaction. This study is both descriptive and explanatory in nature. The descriptive aspect of the study was carried out analyzing responses from the copies of questionnaire administered on female broadcast journalists while the explanatory part was done by analyzing the data of key informant interview conducted with senior female broadcast journalists and human resource personnel of some broadcast media organisation in Lagos The study reveals that the work environment significantly influences job satisfaction among female broadcast journalists. Specifically, factors such as organizational support, colleague relationships, and workload significantly predict job satisfaction. The study highlights the importance of creating a supportive work environment to enhance job satisfaction among female broadcast journalists. The findings have implications for broadcast organizations and human resources managers seeking to improve employee well-being and retention.