Upholding Ethical Journalism in a Digital Age
A coalition of media professional groups around the world, such as the Ethical Journalism Network, strive to strengthen journalism by promoting ethical principles, good governance, and self-regulation. Ethical journalism is highlighted as not synonymous with free speech but as constrained expression within societal values. The challenges facing media integrity, including inadequate regulation and corruption, are recognized amidst efforts to build trust in media and uphold journalistic ethics in the evolving landscape of information dissemination.
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Ethical Journalism Network Ethical Journalism Network Media Integrity In a Media Integrity In a New World New World Of Information Of Information Aidan White Twitter: aidanpwhite aidanpatrickwhite@gmail.com
Who we are Who we are A coalition of media professional groups from around the world aiming to strengthen the craft of journalism. We are committed to building trust in media and promoting principles of ethical journalism, good governance and self-regulation in the digital age www.ethicaljournalismnetwork.org
African Centre for Media Excellence African Media Initiative Alliance of Independent Press Councils of Europe Article 19 Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Association of Commercial Television in Europe CASCFEN Center for International Media Ethics Center For Media Freedom & Responsibility Editor-In-Chiefs Forum Hungary European Broadcasting Union European Federation of Journalists European Journalism Centre European Magazine Media Association European Newspaper Publishers Association European Publishers Council Fundaci n Nuevo Periodismo Iberoamericano Global Editors Network Global Forum for Media Development iMediaEthics International Association of Women in Radio & Television International Press Institute Internews Europe Media Diversity Institute MediaWise Online News Association Organization of News Ombudsmen Pakistan Coalition for Ethical Journalism PANOS South Asia Punto24 Religion News Service Reynolds Journalism Institute South East Europe Media Organisation South East Europe Network for Media Professionalization Tanzania Journalists Alliance Thomson Foundation World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers World Press Freedom Committee
Ethical Journalism is Ethical Journalism is Not Free Expression Not Free Expression Journalism is not free speech, it is constrained expression It works in a framework of values. It has purpose. It is a public good. It shapes the norms and values of society.
Media Integrity: Media Integrity: Roots of the Crisis Roots of the Crisis Democracy (state) still under construction Weak and strong intermediary organisations Regulation and Law: inadequate or not enforced Patronage and Corruption in public life Political and cultural affiliations of media Market instability: sustainability crisis Media not ordinary business ventures Bias, self-interest Reluctance to change
Decline of Press Freedom Decline of Press Freedom in Democratic Countries in Democratic Countries Ratings are down Intrusive media policy of state over: terrorism, privacy, social media Progress in Law, but limited in practice Media ownership not for profit, but for political or other self-interest Declining Status of Journalists
Result: Weak Media Result: Weak Media Attachment to Values Attachment to Values Poor ethical standards at all levels Conflicts of Interest and Lack of Transparency Corruption and inadequate internal governance Absence of Credible Self-regulation Breakdown of Editorial/Commercial Divide
Digital, Open Journalism Digital, Open Journalism Audience is new layer of Media Pyramid Confusion over who is a journalist and what are acts of journalism Rethinking role and work of journalism: more analysis, context, explanation and meaning Challenge of Rush to Publish and Clicks over Content Responsibility of all in use of information
Do Do- -it it- -yourself ethics yourself ethics code project code project
Fundamental principles Fundamental principles Truth telling Avoiding Conflicts of Interest Accountability: corrections and engagement with the audience Objective or point of view Journalism? Ethical awareness at all levels of Media Pyramid
40 specific areas 40 specific areas
Have Your Say Have Your Say bit.ly/onacrowdsourcing Tom Kent onaethics@gmail.com
Integrity as a Driver of Public Integrity as a Driver of Public Information Information Integrity in public information: 1. Government/political information 2. Corporate Information 3. Journalism (public interest) 4. Public Voices
