Liliana Vitu-Esanu named director of Moldova 1 news department

“The news on Moldova 1 will focus on the people,” said the new director of the news department of the public TV channel Moldova 1, Liliana Vitu-Esanu. The contest to fill the post of director was held on March 12. Eight of the 12 members of the contest commission voted in favor of Liliana-Vitu Esanu, Info-Prim Neo reports. Four candidates competed for the post. These are: TV producer Dina Pripa-Clapko, Daniel Lachi, of the news department of Colorit TV channel, spokeswoman for the Liberal Democratic Party Larisa Manole, and program producer at Media Grup SRL Liliana Vitu-Esanu. Contacted by Info-Prim Neo, Liliana Vitu-Esanu said the news reports will feature mainly the ordinary people. “We will broadcast news as often as possible. The people must be informed from early morning so that they know what's happening and what they should expect,” the new director said. Liliana Vitu-Esanu said she will insist that the broadcast schedule be changed so that it includes talk shows during the week and an analysis program on the weekend. “Another priority is the deontological principles that have not been respected so far. We will also review the way in which the human resources are used,” she added Liliana Vitu-Esanu also said that she got acquainted with some of her subordinates, but the official meeting with the editorial staff will take place on March 15. Liliana Vitu-Esanu has worked in journalism since 1998, when she was named the BCC's reporter in Chisinau. She also worked as communication coordinator at Eurasia Foundation in Moldova and press office with the British Embassy in Chisinau.