Journalism Code Of Ethics Template

This journalism code of ethics template has 2 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our legal agreements documents.

Sample of our journalism code of ethics template:

JOURNALISM CODE OF ETHICS [YOUR COMPANY NAME] COMMITMENT TO ETHICAL JOURNALISM [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical journalism. We strive to serve the public by providing accurate, fair, and independent reporting. Our mission is to maintain trust with our audience through transparency, accountability, and integrity in our work. No compromise on these principles is acceptable, as the ethical conduct of our organization is a reflection of the professionalism of our journalists and staff. OBJECTIVITY AND IMPARTIALITY Journalists, editors, and employees of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] must never allow personal interests, affiliations, or biases to influence or appear to influence their reporting. Our commitment to objectivity and impartiality requires that all individuals associated with [YOUR COMPANY NAME] avoid conflicts of interest, both real and perceived, that could undermine our credibility or the trust of our audience. INDEPENDENCE FROM EXTERNAL INFLUENCE We will not accept any form of compensation, gifts, or favors from individuals or organizations that could influence or appear to influence our coverage. Our reporting shall be free from undue influence and shall not be compromised by personal, financial, or corporate interests. CONFIDENTIALITY AND SOURCE PROTECTION Confidentiality is paramount in our work. Journalists, editors, and employees must protect the identities of sources when requested and must take all necessary precautions to safeguard sensitive information. The use of anonymous sources shall be limited to situations where the information is essential to the story and cannot be obtained by any other means