Editorial Management Fimela.com in Maintaining the Credibility of Lifestyle Journalistic Products in the Digital Era

Bambang Setyo Utomo (University of Darussalam Gontor)
Dreyandra Puteri Valzabilbina (University of Darussalam Gontor)
Diah Rukmini (University of Darussalam Gontor)
Elfa Nuzila Halwa (University of Darussalam Gontor)

Formosa Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (FJMR)
Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026): April 2026

This study aims to analyze the implementation of editorial management at Fimela.com in maintaining journalistic credibility. The research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach and the POAC (planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling) management theory framework from George R. Terry. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with editorial staff, non-participant observation, and documentation analysis over a period of three months. The results show that Fimela.com implements flexible editorial management through systematic planning, clear division of tasks, coordinated content execution, and multi-layered editorial control, which contribute significantly to the quality and credibility of lifestyle content. This study enriches the literature on media management and provides practical recommendations for editorial management strategies to improve the quality and audience trust in online lifestyle media.