Know how to develop or reinforce an editorial charter in line with the fundamental ethical principles of trustworthy journalism, incorporating the principles of ethical practice, good governance, self-regulation and engagement with the public.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Define an editorial mission and an editorial charter
- Publish an editorial charter or other document setting out the editorial principles and values we follow.
- Apply the processes and steps involved in developing and updating an editorial charter
- Translate the ethical principles of journalism into concrete form in the media outlet’s editorial charter
- Setting up safeguards to prevent conflicts of interest
- Differentiate between information and communication
- Identify, distinguish and manage sponsored content
- Monitor the adoption of the editorial charter by the media’s teams, in particular through training, role-playing, etc.
- Evaluate, listen to and take into account public feedback to update the charter
- Educate the public about journalistic and editorial news issues
Course Syllabus:
1. What is an editorial charter? Free Course Preview
2. Why is it important to have an editorial charter?
3. What’s in an editorial charter?
4. How can you make your charter part of your organisation’s DNA?
5. What are the stages in the charter creation process?
6. Summary
7. End of course survey
