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Ethics

Programs/Content

Why KPBS developed guidelines for public safety coverage — and why your news organization should, too

By Terence W. Shepherd, News Director (KPBS) | April 7, 2023

Reporting on public safety without thoughtful consideration can lead to diminished accuracy and lack of depth that may leave audiences with a biased perception of which issues are truly important to communities.

System/Policy

Host fired by South Dakota Public Broadcasting appeals dismissal

By Leigh Giangreco, Freelance Contributor | May 19, 2022

Stel Kline, a transgender journalist who began hosting “Morning Edition” at SDPB last fall, was told they were “not objective” and had “a problem with authority.”

Programs/Content

Working group will help NPR develop new standards and ethics handbook

By Leigh Giangreco, Freelance Contributor | January 18, 2022

The new handbook will go beyond NPR’s existing ethics guide to focus on station-specific issues, such as editorial independence from university and school district licensees.

System/Policy

Former WTTW news director says colleagues’ objections to social media posts prompted ‘unfair’ firing

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | February 18, 2021

The station said Hugo Balta’s departure resulted from “undisclosed conflicts of interest” and violations of news standards.

Tech

The Public Media Stack: imagining a better tech ecosystem for today’s pubmedia

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | June 3, 2019

A former BBC executive hopes to steer public media organizations toward using digital platforms and tools that reinforce their ethics and values.

Programs/Content

NPR catches longtime freelancer recycling audio in newscast spots

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | August 10, 2018

Danielle Karson has reported for NPR since the 1980s.

System/Policy

University chancellor called for reporter’s firing from WUTC

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | April 7, 2017

Jacqui Helbert filed a lawsuit over her dismissal.

System/Policy

3 warnings for news departments from the WUTC incident

By Judith Smelser, Founder (Smelser Editing & Consulting) | March 30, 2017

Last week’s firing of a reporter should be a learning experience for public media stations, particularly those licensed to entities with agendas that can easily clash with the mission of a news organization.

Quick Takes

NPR chides Tennessee university over firing of public radio reporter

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | March 28, 2017

NPR called for an affirmation of editorial independence between WUTC and its university licensee.

Quick Takes

Tennessee station reportedly fires journalist after complaints from state lawmakers

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor and Tyler Falk, Reporter | March 27, 2017

The reporter’s story captured some candid remarks about proposed legislation that would affect transgender high-school students.

"The Pub" Podcast

‘The Pub’ #88: Lewis Wallace on getting fired from ‘Marketplace’

By Adam Ragusea, Former Host, "The Pub" | February 2, 2017

The reporter discusses how a not especially edgy meditation on journalistic standards got him fired.

Programs/Content

‘Marketplace’ reporter fired after post questioning objectivity in journalism

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | February 1, 2017

The journalist believes public media’s standards for newsroom diversity and objective reporting are in conflict.

Development

API publishes guidelines for philanthropic funding of news

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | January 12, 2017

The ethical framework, which offers best practices for ensuring editorial independence, emerged from two years of work with grant-makers and leaders of nonprofit media outlets.

Ethics in Public Media

With growing emphasis on social media, MPB requires more staff to adhere to ethics code

By Ronnie Agnew, Executive Director (Mississippi Public Broadcasting) | January 4, 2017

As a state-owned public broadcasting network, MPB has to ensure that its content is impeccably fair and accurate.

System/Policy

Journalists don’t have to be sidelined from community involvement

By Steve Buttry, Director of Student Media (Louisiana State University) | January 3, 2017

A survey finds wide agreement that reporters can participate in churches and coach sports but should avoid roles that involve fundraising or political organizing.

System/Policy

Community radio’s role is to train journalists, not police contributors’ personal lives

By Molly Stentz, News Director (WORT) | December 20, 2016

WORT’s reporters follow a code of ethics but are free to support causes they care about.

System/Policy

To set expectations for upholding ethics, build a ‘culture of discussion’

By Morgan Holm, Chief Content Officer (Oregon Public Broadcasting) | December 14, 2016

Oregon Public Broadcasting’s ethics code asks all employees to discuss plans for off-the-clock political activities with their supervisors.

Ethics

Responsibility for building trust in local stations starts at the top

By Michael Arnold, Chief Operating Officer (Wisconsin Public Radio) | November 30, 2016

When managers of news organizations state partisan views in public, it raises important questions about the appearance of bias.

"The Pub" Podcast

‘The Pub’ #63: The ethics of foundation-supported journalism

By Adam Ragusea, Former Host, "The Pub" | April 29, 2016

Are journalists allowing themselves to be the instruments of policy advocacy?

Ethics

Survey finds ‘areas of sensitivity’ in foundation support for nonprofit news

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | April 20, 2016

Most newsrooms lack clear guidelines, and funders are upfront about agendas.

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