Baktygul Kubatayeva has spent 27 years working at the "Erkin-Too" newspaper, experiencing every stage of the publication's activities, from copyeditor to responsible secretary. She spoke to the "Qabar" agency about her long tenure and her work alongside prominent figures in domestic journalism.
Experience in Journalism and Editorial Roles
According to Kubatayeva, after graduating, she started her career as a copyeditor. She emphasized the high level of responsibility required for this role, stating that it demanded maximum attention to every word and letter, which she described as a significant learning experience.
Following her time as a copyeditor, she worked on the "Normative Acts" supplement, where she prepared materials on various topics and conducted interviews with representatives from high state bodies. Since 2021, she has served as the responsible secretary for the newspaper.
In her current role, she oversees interactions with correspondents, page layout, material placement across the pages, preparation of columns, text proofreading, and liaison with the printing house.
Mentorship and Professional Growth
Kubatayeva noted that throughout her career, she worked under the guidance of several experienced editors, absorbing their professional skills. She mentioned that many distinguished editors worked at the newspaper during different periods, each leaving their own school of knowledge.
In our newspaper, many outstanding editors worked at different periods. Each of them left their own school. For example, we worked in the same office with Talaabek Temirov and the people's poet Karbalas Bakirov.
Context
The article highlights Kubatayeva's journey through various roles, demonstrating the depth of experience gained within the newspaper's editorial structure.
