“It was a matter of long consideration, but in the end I realized that if this is what you believe in, you have to try, you have to do it. And what the result will be, it’s not up to me,” he said.
“I wrote the program, I really believe that I can offer LRT an interesting strategy that is effective. Because I believe in it, I am trying it,” asserted M. Martišius.
He also participated in the first competition for LRT general director announced in March. At that time, M. Martišius did not receive the vote of a single member of the LRT council.
The deadline for applying for the post of LRT General Director ends on Friday.
The head of the national broadcaster Monika Garbačiauskaitė-Budrienė, who is seeking re-election, has also announced that she will submit the necessary documents for participation in the competition.
LRT spokeswoman Miglė Savickaitė informed BNS that three applications are currently submitted. This means that one of the candidates remains unknown for now.
All candidates to lead the LRT are promised to be announced at the beginning of next week.
The selection of the head of LRT will be held for the third time after failing to appoint a general director.
The term of office of M. Garbačiauskaitė-Budrienė ended on April 4. Two contests were held for these positions, in both cases the candidates M.Garbachiauskaitė-Budrienė and Aistis Zabarauskas collected the same number of council members’ votes.
A. Zabarauskas has not yet announced whether he will again participate in the competition for LRT general director.
As the Chairman of the LRT Council, Eugenijus Valatka, said earlier, before announcing the third competition, the LRT Council once again revised the description of the procedure for the position of LRT General Director.
Applicants who meet the requirements specified in the description and who have submitted documents on time will be invited to present the activity programs and answer questions on October 2. The presentation of the candidates’ five-year activity programs to the council and the question session will be public. This is expected to bring more transparency to the competition.
The description of the tender states that Lithuanian citizens of impeccable reputation who have obtained a higher university or equivalent education, have a master’s degree or a higher education qualification equivalent to it, have at least five years of managerial work experience and meet the other requirements in the tender description can apply for the position of LRT General Director. established requirements.
The General Director of LRT is appointed by the LRT Council through a public tender.
The LRT council is formed for six years from 12 persons, well-known figures of society, science and culture. Four members of the Council are appointed at different times by the President and the Seimas, one member is delegated by the Lithuanian Science Council, the Lithuanian Education Council, the Association of Lithuanian Artists and the Lithuanian Bishops’ Conference.
Culture Minister Simonas Kairys has mentioned that if the LRT Council fails to appoint the general director of the national broadcaster LRT for the third time, it should take responsibility and resign.
Until the permanent head of LRT is elected, the broadcaster is headed by M. Garbačiauskaitė-Budrienė.
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**Interview with M. Martišius: Pursuing a Vision for LRT**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Martišius. You mentioned in a recent statement that you’ve put a lot of thought into your pursuit for the LRT General Director position. What was the decisive factor that motivated you to apply again?
**M. Martišius:** Thank you for having me. It was truly a matter of deep consideration. Ultimately, I believe in what I’m proposing for LRT. If you feel strongly about something, you have to take action. The outcome is out of my hands, but I believe my strategy can bring real value to the organization, and that’s why I’m pursuing this position again.
**Interviewer:** You previously participated in the LRT general director competition and did not receive any votes from council members. How do you plan to approach this competition differently?
**M. Martišius:** While I didn’t receive support last time, I learned a lot from that experience. I’ve refined my program and objectives further, and I truly believe they present an interesting and effective strategy for LRT. My focus is on articulating that vision clearly to the council this time around.
**Interviewer:** The competition is intensifying, especially with Monika Garbačiauskaitė-Budrienė seeking re-election. What do you think sets your candidacy apart from the others?
**M. Martišius:** Each candidate brings their own perspective and experience, but I strongly believe in the innovation and effectiveness of my proposed strategy. I aim to demonstrate its potential to address the challenges LRT faces. I’m ready to offer a fresh perspective.
**Interviewer:** We understand the selection process will be open and public this time, allowing citizens to see candidates present their plans. How do you feel about this increased transparency?
**M. Martišius:** I welcome the transparency. It’s crucial for building trust in the leadership of LRT. Public presentations offer candidates an opportunity to engage with not just the council but the public as well, fostering a dialogue that can lead to a stronger direction for the organization.
**Interviewer:** The deadline for applications is approaching, and one candidate remains unknown. Is there anything you wish to convey to those who may still be considering applying?
**M. Martišius:** I encourage anyone with a passion for media and public service—who meets the requirements—to step forward. LRT plays a vital role in Lithuanian society, and new perspectives can only enrich our national broadcaster.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Mr. Martišius. We look forward to seeing how the competition unfolds.
**M. Martišius:** Thank you for having me. I appreciate the opportunity to share my thoughts.
