Basic Requirements on Media’s Identity
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In the section 6.20 of the editorial policy: The safety and security of the Editorial team members are of utmost priority. Prior to engaging in reporting under hazardous conditions, it is essential to conduct a thorough risk assessment and ensure appropriate security measures are in place. Additionally, all employees must be covered by comprehensive insurance policies
1. What is the Legal Entity Name?
NTV Broadcasting LLC
10. Does the Media Outlet publish any content by broadcasting and/or streaming?
Yes
10.a. What are the terrestrial frequencies, channels, satellite identifiers, other platforms or applications that you use to publish?
Nationwide broadcasting through “National Radio and Television network”, Satellite networks of DDish TV LLC and Mongolsat Networks LLC, IPTV networks of Univision LLC and Skymedia corporation, digital broadcasting network of MNBC LLC and digital platforms of including VOO and Ori.
11. Do the Media Outlet's Editorial Guidelines state that the safety of all journalists shall be treated as a primary concern?
Yes
12. Are there any reasons that the Media Outlet has for withholding information on any of the questions as part of this JTI Standard process?
No
13. Is the physical address of the Legal Entity different from the postal address according to question no. 2?
No
14. Do you have a safety-related reason for not providing it?
No
15. What is the founding date of the Legal Entity?
Yes
16. Is the founding date of the Media Outlet (as in clause 1.3. question no. 7) different from that of the Legal Entity (as in clause 1.1. question no. 1)?
No
ADDRESS LINE 1
5th floor, Capital House, 1st district
ADDRESS LINE 2
Khan-Uul district, Chinggis Avenue
3. What is the general telephone number for the Legal Entity?
(+976) 77110009, 7711-7777
4. What is the email address for the Legal Entity?
5. Is the Legal Entity required to have a Tax ID, a Registration ID, a DUNS number and/or other identifiers?
Yes
5.a. What are these IDs for the Legal Entity?
2615479 /Registration ID/, 9011055009 /Personal ID/, 2553 /Tax/
6. Are there any other governmental or other identifiers that a certification body could use to verify the identity of the Legal Entity?
No
7. What Brand Name(s), titles, publication names, etc. do you use to publish Content?
NTV
8. Does the Media Outlet publish on any URLs?
Yes
8.a. On what URLs do you publish?
www.ntv.mn
9. Does the Media Outlet publish any content on any social media?
Yes
9.a. What are the social media URLs, handles, addresses or names that you use to publish?
www.facebook.com/ntvmn/, www.facebook.com/NTVNewsMN/, https://x.com/ntvmn
Public Service Media
19. Is the Media Outlet a Public Service Media?
Yes
19.a. What is the public service mission for which it is responsible?
Golden triangle of standards, skills and ethics.
19.b. Is this governed by legislation?
Yes
19.c. What law or legal instrument specifies its role and responsibilities?
"Broadcasting law" and Related legislations and rules by "Communications Regulatory Commission", ethical principles of inter-sectoral organizations, domestic procedures of the organization
19.d. Provide a reference URL here.
https://legalinfo.mn/mn/detail/15067 www.crc.gov.mn
19.e. What are the stakeholders with which it has formal relations, and what is the nature of the relationship?
1. Ministry and the regulatory body- Adopts legislations, rules and procedures of the sector and regulate the sector
2. Business entities- Cooperation on advertisements
19.f. How is income generated?
Broadcasting service fees, advertisement and content sales income
19.g. What portion of income is public funds?
0%
19.h. Does the governance guarantee editorial independence?
Yes
19.h.i. State here in what way.
Article 7.2 of the Editorial policy states that "Collaborating government, adminstrational, business organizations, and individual officials have no right to interfere or influence the company's publication policy, and it is strictly prohibited to create a relationship of interest that results pressure to the company."
Requirements on Owners’ Identity
24. What are the names of all direct, indirect or beneficial owners?
Media Group LLC (Owner: Batsaikhan P.), Yesunmunkh M.
25. Are the names of the owners in the previous question available online?
Yes
25.a. What is the URL that contains the names of the owners, or, if not available online, please indicate where that information can be obtained?
https://ntv.mn/p/1
26. What are the names of the members of supervisory boards?
Batsaikhan P., Ariunsan Ch., Batbayar B., Batjargal B., Munkhnaran J., Maintsetseg I., Nergui Sh., Tselmeg B., Erdenebileg Ts.
27. Are the names of the members of the supervisory board members in the previous question available online?
Yes
27.a. What is the URL of the page that contains the names of the people in the previous question?
https://ntv.mn/p/1
28. Are the listed owners also founders or owners of other companies?
Yes
28.a. State here the names and main activities of those companies.
Shunkhlai Holding LLC and its subsidaries. Detailed informations can be taken at https://sg.mn/
28.b. What are the business sectors for the companies listed in the previous question?
Shunkhlai Holding LLC- Holding company
Shunkhlai LLC- Import and sales of petroleum products
APU LLC, APU Dairy LLC- Production and sales of beverages
Skytel LLC, Skymedia LLC- Communications
Media Group LLC- Media
Digital Concept LLC- Retail sales
Mongol motors Group LLC- Import, sales and repair services for cars
S systems LLC- Data center
Zero tech LLC- Software
GSB Capital LLC- Financial Services
Santrans logistics LLC- Transport
S Development LLC- Construction project management
Fandia LLC- Financial platform
29. Are any of the owners active members of a political party or movement or candidates in a political election or current office holders?
No
30. What is the contact information for all direct and indirect owners?
31. Is the contact information in the previous question available online?
Yes
31.a. What is the URL with the contact information from the previous question?
https://sg.mn/contact-us/
32. What is the contact information for the members of the board of directors?
33. Is the contact information in the previous question available online?
Yes
33.a. What is the URL with the contact information from the previous question?
https://www.ntv.mn/p/1
34. What are the names of the direct, majority or controlling shareholders? (If shareholders are companies, list the main activity and business sector of that company along with the name.)
Media Group LLC (Owner: Batsaikhan P.), Yesunmunkh M.
35. List the shareholders and the percentage of the holdings.
Media Group LLC-91,4%, Yesunmunkh M.-8,51%
Media Group LLC is 100% owned by Shunkhlai Holding LLC.
36. Is the Media Outlet member-owned?
No
Disclosure of Editorial Contact Details
41. Does the Media Outlet have social media accounts for the public to use to make queries or respond to Content?
Yes
41.a. What are the URLs or other identification of all social media accounts used by members of the public to contact the Media Outlet?
www.ntv.mn, 77007777,
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/ntvmn/, www.facebook.com/NTVNewsMN/
42. Does the Media Outlet have a person responsible for dealing with communication from the public regarding the Content?
Yes
43. Is the method for contacting that person or others at the Media Outlet clearly visible to the public?
Yes
44. In what ways does the staff of the Media Outlet responsible for the Content communicate back to the public results of queries, concerns, etc.?
Relevant public suggestions and queries through phone, e-mail and social media, are discussed and resolved at the editorial level at timely manner. Necessary concerns are discussed at the board meetings.
45. Does the Media Outlet have a department or a single person who is responsible for customer service?
Yes
45.a. What are the contact details, including telephone numbers, email addresses, correspondence addresses, for customer service or the equivalent within the Media Outlet?
Even though there is not specialized department customers can contact newsroom through contact information below.
www.ntv.mn, 77007777,
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/ntvmn/, www.facebook.com/NTVNewsMN/
Disclosure of Revenue Sources and Data Collection
46. What are the categories of sources of revenue for the Media Outlet, ranked from largest to smallest? These may include subscriptions, advertising, major donors, donations, subsidies, fees, sales, memberships, sponsorships, events, etc.
Advertisement revenue: 83%
Broadcasting service revenue: 8%
Content revenue: 6%
Other revenues: 3%
47. Is the Media Outlet required to make financial disclosures?
No
48. What is the revenue of the Media Outlet?
Majority of the revenue is from advertisements.
49. What is the ratio of the categories of revenue sources (as in question no. 46)?
Advertisement revenue: 83%
Broadcasting service revenue: 8%
Content revenue: 6%
Other revenues: 3%
50. Is there any reason for safety and security that you have given incomplete data in this section?
No
51. Does your Media Outlet process any personal information from online visitors on its own or with third parties?
No
Section_A_9
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Includes precisely. Mentioned in the Article 5 of Editorial Policy
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“Editorial Policy”
2.4. Independency
The editorial board/newsroom must be independent from any interest or attempt to affect accuracy of the article.
5.2. Each editorial staff must notify any situation that may cause a conflict of interest to the head of the editorial team. This includes but is not limited to:
● Companies owned by himself/herself and family members
● Family members working for political party or government organizations
● Loans from banks and other financial organizations.
● Works performing for other employers besides the worktime. Part-time teacher, consultant etc
● Other conditions that may cause the conflict
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Article 5 of the Editorial policy states that it is the duty to inform the superioirs in case of potential conflict of interests. Besides that, Article 8 of the Editorial policy includes regulation against corruption and conflict of interest. Anti-corruption law must be adhered on any payments or gifts from the third parties. This clause aims to prevent staff from any kind of corruption or bribery. You may encounter certain condition that may cause corruption. In this case you should follow anti-corruption law and domestic regulation by the organization.
8.1. Some practices that may count as corruption
Editorial staff may not make offers or promises to senior officials for any purpose. "Senior official" means:
• Members of Parliament and Government, staff of the those organizations and leaders of political parties, famous people, foreign and domestic business authorities
• Editorial staff, contractors, and affiliates are prohibited to accept any bribes.
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52. Does your Media Outlet have a set of guidelines, or adhere to an external set of guidelines, for journalistic content, distribution and conduct to which its journalistic operations comply?
Yes
52.a. Are they made available to the public in a readily accessible form?
Yes
52.a.i. What is the URL?
www.ntv.mn
53. Is there a person or a group of persons responsible for these guidelines clearly identified?
Yes
53.a. Is that identification visible on the page with the guidelines?
Yes
54. Do the guidelines referred to in the section on Editorial Guidelines set clear expectations for the behaviour for all the contributors, including editorial staff (journalists, editors) and all other contributors?
Yes
55. Do the guidelines referred to in the section on Editorial Guidelines make clear the structure of editorial responsibility for each stage of the publication process within the organisation?
Yes
56. Do your Editorial Guidelines include requirements for Accuracy (as prescribed in the Preamble) in your output?
Yes
57. Do they include requirements for Independence (as prescribed in the Preamble) of editorial decision making?
Yes
58. Do they include requirements of Fairness (as prescribed in the Preamble) in the practice of journalism?
Yes
59. Do they include requirements for Accountability (as prescribed in the Preamble) in the practice of its journalism?
Yes
60. Do your Editorial Guidelines include protections against real, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest?
Yes
61. Do the guidelines include guidance on how to deal with conflicts related to business?
Yes
62. Do the guidelines include guidance on how to deal with conflicts related to political interests?
Yes
63. Do the guidelines include guidance on how to deal with conflicts related to personal interests?
Yes
64. Does the Media Outlet’s structure protect the editorial processes from any undue influence from within or without?
Yes
What is the URL?
www.ntv.mn
What is the URL?
www.ntv.mn
What is the URL?
www.ntv.mn
What is the URL?
www.ntv.mn
Accuracy
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Mentioned precisely in the editorial policy. In addition every employees follow “Manufacturing Procedures”
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Mentioned precisely in the editorial policy.
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Mentioned precisey in the Editorial policy. Takes advice from Media Council if necessary.
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Detailed on Clause 2.2. “Accuracy of the information” of the Editorial Policy.
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Detailed on Clause 2.2. “Accuracy of the information” of the Editorial Policy. We cooperate within the framework of the contract by incurring appropriate expenses under special occasions.
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We commit to promote the journalists by their own name and create big stars.
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This is mentioned in the Editorial Policy and the Editorial policy. Clause 2.11 of Editorial Policy “To reduce economic and non-economic damage and affections caused by broadcasts and information. Avoid directly broadcasting violence, obscenity, cruel acts or activities and immoral contents and disseminating information that could lead to suicidal or other acts. Prevent any intentional or unintentional acts and activities that could have negative impact on the minds of audience and readers. In addition, it is strictly forbidden to defame or insult individuals, to directly or indirectly promote the use of drugs, addictive substances, alcoholic beverages and cigarettes”
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Mentioned precisely. As mentioned above, this is included in Editorial and Editorial policy. Prevention of children from inappropriate content is mentioned in Article 5 of Editorial policy
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Mentioned in Clause 6.12 of Editorial policy (Live broadcasting)
65. Do you have internal rules and a systematic editorial process to ensure the accuracy of your content?
Yes
66. Do you have internal rules and a systematic editorial process to ensure that the Editorial Guidelines are adhered to?
Yes
67. Do you have a verification process for content and the role of editorial oversight?
Yes
68. Do you have a mechanism for periodic review of the effectiveness of the implementation of your Editorial Guidelines in your editorial processes?
Yes
69. Is your accountability mechanism (internal or external) subject to periodic review?
Yes
70. Do your Editorial Guidelines require that statistics should be sourced and verified?
Yes
71. Do your Editorial Guidelines require that external photographs/video/audio content should be sourced and verified?
Yes
72. Are the Individual Journalists (including external sources) identified, for example through a byline, or recorded in publishing mechanism so that this information can be accessed?
Yes
73. Is all News Agency material used by the Media Outlet recorded and tracked?
Yes
74. Is location reporting identified in your content?
N/A
75. Do your Editorial Guidelines ensure that any constraint on location reporting be explained in the report or in the context of its publication?
Yes
76. Do your Editorial Guidelines require transparency where a location report has been facilitated by an external body?
Yes
77. Do you publish any content that is automatically generated?
No
78. Do you use any algorithms for the dissemination or curation of content?
No
79. Do your Editorial Guidelines ensure the ethically appropriate treatment of violent and explicit content?
Yes
80. Do your Editorial Guidelines ensure the ethically appropriate treatment of content which features children or other vulnerable people?
Yes
81. Do your Editorial Guidelines ensure the ethically appropriate handling of live content?
Yes
Responsibility for Content Provided by the General Public
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Clearly mentioned in Editorial policy
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Clearly mentioned in Editorial policy
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Editorial Policy states that these kinds of contents should be labeled as “Eyewitness’ video”, “Charity video” etc.
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These types of contents are used in few cases. Editorial Policy’s article on News standard guidelines states:
Using facts and information on internet
The use of information and facts posted on internet is no a simple review process and depending on the usage, it may cause copyright issues, illigallity or inaccuracy. Consultation with the editor in charge, head of the division or the director of the director is required.
Originals and copies of information from sources except the author or copyright holder
In some case, sensational facts, videos and photographs are offered from sources that do not own the intellectual property. Accepting such documents may raise complicated legal issues. For example, there is doubt whether the person claimed the document in the rightful way or whether the material is authentic. If someone recommends this type of document to you, you should consult with the director of the department before accepting and publishing it. If you have already received the document or information about its existence, avoid sending this information by e-mail or paper.
The director of the department or the reporter should check the accuracy by following questions:
Was the information previously provided by same source accurate?
Does the source can be a witness or evidence to confirm accuracy of the event?
Did the source get that information using their position?
Is the reasoning by the source reasonable?
Is the information accurate to the reality?
Is the source stable and does it have ability of self-control?
While verifying the information, you should determine whether your source obtained the information within their own knowledge, or whether they are using information they heard from you or others.
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Media Group's Editorial policy states "4.1 While respecting civil journalism, the comments of readers and viewers on journalistic works and programs (television, website, online network) prepared by the editorial team, the company shall not bear responsibilty other than reporting to relevant legal authority and receiving and resolving complaint of individuals, organizations, communities and citizens if necessary.
82. Does your Media Outlet publish any content that comes not from staff or freelancers but from external sources such as readers/viewers?
Yes
82.a. Does your Media Outlet have set structures to ensure the checking of externally sourced material undergoes the same principles as that created entirely by its own journalists?
Yes
82.b. Do your Editorial Guidelines also include provisions for externally-submitted material?
Yes
82.c. Are there Editorial Guidelines dealing with UGC/eyewitness news content?
Yes
82.d. Do they include details on the verification processes to be used for this content?
Yes
82.e. Do they include guidance on the appropriate labelling of such content?
Yes
82.f. Do they include guidance on dealing with the providers of such content in a responsible and ethical manner?
Yes
83. Do your Editorial Guidelines also include provision for ensuring comment material is free from defamation?
Yes
84. Do your Editorial Guidelines also include provision for ensuring comment material is free from invasions of privacy?
Yes
85. Do your Editorial Guidelines also include provision for ensuring comment material is free from hate speech?
Yes
86. Do your Editorial Guidelines also include provision for ensuring comment material is free from harassment?
Yes
87. Is it clear to the public whether your Media Outlet’s moderation of such comment is pre- or post-publication?
Yes
88. Does this policy allow for the removal of offending material?
Yes
Responsibility for Sources
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Editorial Policy 6.10. Disseminating procedure of crime
Accompany law enforcement officers
News crew should be aware of relevant laws and regulations when accompanying law enforcement officers during arrests and investigations. In these situations, serious legal issues such as violation of the law and privacy may arise. Therefore, this type of information should not be taken without the permission of the head of division or director of the department.
Just because law enforcement officers are entering private property does not mean journalists have the right to do so. Journalists should not enter the property without the permission of the owner or representative in charge.
2.7. Privacy
We should respect the privacy of every viewer, reader and participant related to certain event, and will not invade privacy without sufficient reason while collecting information. The principle of non-disclosure of private information about personal behavior, provided information, correspondence, and conversations shall be followed unless it deemed to be public interest sufficient reason. Even though there is no unified definition on the term “public interest”, it is understood to refer to issues affecting the public interest. For example:
Disclosure and reporting of crime,
Exposing corruption and injustice,
Detection of any anti-social activities,
Need to ensure public health and national security,
Exposing misleading activities of certain organizations and individuals
Provide important information for decision-making on vital issues affecting public interests
Right to express opinion etc.
2.8. Minors /Children/
The rights of minors included in our programs and news shall be prevented from being violated due to the program and news. While respecting children's right to speak and participate, programs and news shall be protected from negative consequences for their physical and emotional condition as well as their dignity.
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89. Are there guidelines on the procedures to be followed for granting anonymity to sources?
Yes
90. Are the reasons for granting anonymity made clear to the public?
No
91. Are there guidelines to ensure that the privacy rights and safety of individuals are protected in your journalistic activity?
Yes
92. Are there guidelines to ensure the independence of journalism relative to the sources for content?
Yes
93. Do the guidelines ensure that a diversity of sources is used in the production of your journalistic content?
Yes
Professionalism for Affiliations
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Non-editorial contents are clearly labelled on the lower right corner of the screen
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Mentions the source if necessary
94. Do your Editorial Guidelines have specific policies for distinguishing commercial or sponsored content?
Yes
95. Do you publish any sponsored content?
Yes
95.a. Do your Editorial Guidelines require all sponsored content to be clearly labelled or otherwise made clear?
Yes
95.b. Do your Editorial Guidelines require sponsored content to be labelled and made clearly distinguishable from your own content?
Yes
96. Do your Editorial Guidelines require a clear distinction to be made between news content and opinion content?
Yes
97. Do your Editorial Guidelines require a clear distinction to be made between news content and commercial content?
Yes
98. Do you in editorial practice or in Editorial Guidelines require a clear distinction to be made between news content and content supplied by an external non-journalistic body?
Yes
Internal Accountability
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Process is clear according to the Editorial Policy
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But we have not made serious errors that could cause correction so far. If the error is made in the news in social media, we correct the inaccuray on the description field of that news. Hence, the correction could reach ones who shared the inaccuracy in timely manner.
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The process is mentioned in editorial policy
100. Do you have a clear process to allow potential errors to be communicated to the Media Outlet by those with direct involvement in the story?
Yes
100.a. Do you have a clear process for assessing and dealing with the claims?
Yes
101. Is there a systematic editorial structure in the Media Outlet to ensure that any inaccuracies in its content are corrected in a timely and transparent manner?
Yes
102. Does your Media Outlet guarantee the publication of the correction of all significant inaccuracies and errors in a similar place and manner as the original version, such as the same URL or in similar time and format of broadcast?
Yes
103. Does your organisation have a designated contact in the event of complaints about potential breaches of its journalism principles or Editorial Guidelines?
Yes
104. Does your organisation have a designated process for the public to open a dialogue with you regarding potential breaches of its journalism principles or Editorial Guidelines? (These may follow the Uniform Correction or Clarification act adopted by most U.S. States.)
Yes
104.a. Is that information clearly available?
Yes
104.a.i. What is the URL of where this information is available? If it is not on a single page, describe where people can find it.
"The Procedure for Resolving Audience Complaints and Suggestions," which is available online at: https://www.ntv.mn/p/6. And people can jump from to this link https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fEJ3hUjB3msg7b8KbydtlM3-G-pVE2MQ
105. Are your staff (Employees and Freelance) aware of the process that must be followed in the event of such complaints?
Yes
106. Are they aware that all such complaints must be brought to the attention of a senior member of staff (of organisations large enough to have a staff) not directly connected with the creation of the story?
Yes
107. Is your Media Outlet committed to the resolution of any such complaints in a fair, reasonable and timely manner?
Yes
108. Does the Media Outlet have an Ombudsperson?
No
108.a. Is the Ombudsperson appointed by the Media Outlet?
Yes
108.b. Is there a transparent process for their appointment and is their independence protected?
Yes
108.c. Does that person have full power to remedy any breaches of the organisation's Editorial Guidelines?
Yes
108.d. Does that person have full power to provide redress to affected parties?
Yes
108.e. Does that person have full power to deter future breaches?
Yes
108.f. Does that person have full power to provide opportunity for any decisions to be reviewed or appealed?
Yes
99. Do you have a clear process to allow potential errors to be communicated to the Media Outlet by the public?
Yes
99.a. Do you publish that process?
Yes
99.a.i. What is the URL where it can be seen? Or, where is it seen next to each bit of Content?
This is mentioned in the editorial policy. No serious errors that require correction have been made so far.
Editorial policy 7.4. Complaints, corrections / factual errors
If you receive a phone call from a viewer, follow these instructions. Any complaints and mistakes should not be resolved without certain result. All complaints received from viewers will be replied with great importance and seriousness, and no matter how unreasonable or rude the viewer is, treat them politely and follow the instructions below.
If the call, e-mail, or letter is about legal issues or damages, ask for a formal letter.
Reporters, senior editors and other relevant officials shall not argue with the person who made the complaint and shall inform them that their complaint is noted and forwared to the management team.
If the complaint is about inaccuracy of oral or written information directly related to the news prepared by you, the request for correction shall be immediately reported to the director of the department.
Complaints filed by that person should not be corrected or resolved without consultation with the organization's lawyer, director of the department, and other relevant officials. But if the complainer's complaint is indisputable and the problem is minor, you can tell them that you will fix it. For example: Wrong spelling of surname or first name, etc.
Complaint calls should be reported to the director of the department and should not be involved in any dispute with the complainant. No promises can be made without consultation.
If it is proven that there is an error in important facts, the staff who prepared the news and information will be responsible for correcting the error.
The director of department and the management team will decide how to correct the error.
External Accountability
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Confederation of Mongolian Journalists
109. Have you committed to a system or systems of external accountability for your editorial content?
Yes
110. Is your Media Outlet committed to comply with any directions or guidance issued by the external accountability body to which you subscribe?
Yes
111. Is your Media Outlet subject to an external regulatory mechanism for content that you find it not possible to comply with?
No
112. Are the mechanisms for the public to complain about breaches of your Editorial Guidelines to an external body publicly available?
Yes
112.a. What is the link?
https://www.mediacouncil.mn/
113. Do you belong to any other bodies that require members to adhere to published guidelines, standards or norms to maintain status in that organisation?
Yes
113.b. Do you publish those groups, and their contact details?
Yes
Professionalism in the Media Outlet
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The principle of the Editorial policy is to be "independent and unaffiliated from the interests of the government and religious organizations, political parties, and individuals." Also, in clause 6.2 of the policy it states "Employees have the right to freely express their opinions independently of the Company through their personal social media accounts. In these case, the company's logo, program name, and photos should be used and include the explanation that 'views are my own'.
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Employee Selection Procedure, Clause 1.4
"Media Group" LLC and its subsidiaries may hire freelance employees when necessary. In such cases, the duties, duration of work, and remuneration of the employee shall be defined and specified in the freelance employee agreement. The freelance employee shall adhere to the Editorial Guidelines of "Media Group" LLC.
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Clause 3.2.7 of the Company's Internal Labor Regulations states that the employer should sign employment contract with the employee in accordance with the Labor Law and to provide a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, violence, and sexual harassment as well as a workplacethat meets the requirements and standards of the Labor Safety and Hygiene Law. Clause 5.1.2 states the individual shall not get directly or indirectly discriminated based on their origin, race, language, race, age, gender, social origin, social and marital status, wealth, religion, opinion, political opinion, health status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual and gender orientation, disability, and physical appearance during employment relations. Also, the Internal Labor Regulations state that the employer is obliged to "...provide employees with workplaces that meet the requirements and standards of labor safety and hygiene laws and are free from discrimination, harassment, violence, and sexual harassment."
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Section 10 of the Internal Labor Regulations specifically deals with Occupational Safety and Hygiene. Herein:
10.1. The employer is obliged to provide the employee with normal working conditions that meet labor safety and hygiene requirements and standards.
10.2. The company should have council and full-time employees in charge of occupational safety and hygiene. The council will determine the policy to be followed on occupational safety and hygiene, and will approve the work plan, its budget and expenses, and monitor its implementation.
10.3. A non-full-time permanent working group will be established and will be responsible for determining the cause of any industrial accident or acute poisoning.
10.4. The labor safety engineer shall improve the labor safety and hygiene management system, develops relevant rules, regulations, and instruction manuals, provides preliminary safety instructions to new employees and apprentices, organizes work safety training for all employees, and ensures the requirements of company-wide safety standards and will be responsible for tasks such as inspection, test, and elimination of violations.
10.5. All employees shall follow the "Occupational Safety and Hygiene Regulations".
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The Internal Labor Regulations state these concerns. The company gives a grant for employees when they get married, have a child, adopt a child, pass away, retire, and their close relative passes away. Also, according to the regulation, the employee can be granted a one-time cash benefit by the order of the Executive Director based on the application to the Administration and Human Resources Department, and the Administration and Human Resources Department should conduct the relevant examination. In addition, if the employee cannot be transferred to another job due to a sudden or force majeure situation beyond the control of the employer, such as phenomenon stated in Article 4.1.2 of the Law on Disaster Prevention, a decision of an authorized government agency, or during a period of downtime beyond the control of the employee, he/she shall be have 5 days’ leave with salary and benefits , according to the Article 116.1 of the Labor Law.
114. Do you have guidelines for the recruitment and training of editorial staff?
Yes
114.a. Do those guidelines contain a diversity policy?
Yes
114.b. Do those guidelines cover staff welfare?
Yes
114.c. Are they publicly available?
Yes
114.c.i. What is the URL?
Internal Labor Regulations: https://www.ntv.mn/p/6 -> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fEJ3hUjB3msg7b8KbydtlM3-G-pVE2MQ
115. Do the regulations and guidelines for the employment of staff and engagement of contract journalists protect their editorial independence?
Yes
116. Are your employees (including freelance) covered by legal contracts and insurance?
Yes
117. Does your staff have the freedom to organise?
Yes
118. Do you have an existing structure for social dialogue including a collective bargaining arrangement with appropriate trade unions?
Yes
119. Are there guidelines for contracts of engagement with freelance journalists?
Yes
119.a. Do these guidelines ensure the ability of freelancers to adhere to the editorial principles?
Yes
120. Does your Media Outlet's rules and procedures protect against discrimination in the workplace?
Yes
121. Does your Media Outlet's rules and procedures support equality of opportunity?
Yes
122. Does your Media Outlet have a safety at work policy, which includes specific protection for journalists working in hostile environments?
Yes
123. Does your Media Outlet have guidelines to support editorial staff who have been exposed to material of a sensitive or upsetting nature?
Yes
124. Does your Media Outlet have guidelines to support editorial staff who suffered physical or psychological harm in the course of their work?
Yes
