Ethics in Public Media
With growing emphasis on social media, MPB requires more staff to adhere to ethics code
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As a state-owned public broadcasting network, MPB has to ensure that its content is impeccably fair and accurate.
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As a state-owned public broadcasting network, MPB has to ensure that its content is impeccably fair and accurate.
A survey finds wide agreement that reporters can participate in churches and coach sports but should avoid roles that involve fundraising or political organizing.
WORT’s reporters follow a code of ethics but are free to support causes they care about.
Oregon Public Broadcasting’s ethics code asks all employees to discuss plans for off-the-clock political activities with their supervisors.
When managers of news organizations state partisan views in public, it raises important questions about the appearance of bias.
Are journalists allowing themselves to be the instruments of policy advocacy?
Most newsrooms lack clear guidelines, and funders are upfront about agendas.
The musician says public radio should get on what he sees as the right side of a matter of social justice.
NPR has updated its ethics handbook to clarify how it applies to hosts such as Diane Rehm, whose advocacy work prompted a review.