Neža Šabanovič Grmšek (Slovenia) is a dedicated and versatile journalist with over 20 years of experience across radio, TV, print, online, and local, regional, and national media platforms.
For the past decade, she has served as editor-in-chief and journalist at ZON.si, a regional online outlet she co-founded, which grew from scratch into the most-read media outlet in the Zasavje region and one of the most prominent regional platforms in Slovenia.
In addition to editorial work, she has successfully led numerous journalistic and media-related projects over the past five years, both at the national level and in international collaborations. These include investigative series, community-focused campaigns, cross-border partnerships and digital innovation initiatives. (See sample list at zon.si/projekti)
She specialises in strong editorial leadership, content verification, multimedia storytelling, and inclusive journalism. Passionate about investigative reporting, community-driven stories, and the ethical evolution of digital media, she combines traditional journalistic values with innovative formats, whilst mentoring the next generation of reporters.
