Ethics Policy

These policies are meant to guide the Center for Broadcast Journalism as we deliver news and information. These guidelines are a “living document” that we will modify and update based on feedback from our journalists, from our readers and from our perceptions of our changing needs.

 

Fairness

Reporters and editors of the Center for Broadcast Journalism are committed to fairness. While arguments about objectivity are endless, no story is fair if it omits facts of major importance or significance. Fairness includes completeness.

 

Opinion

We strive to keep our news coverage free from opinion and bias. All commentary or other opinion journalism is clearly labeled.

 

Fact-checking standards

The Center for Broadcast Journalism and its contributors have primary responsibility for reporting, writing and fact-checking stories. Stories are subject to review by one or more editors. When a story is submitted by a reporter it's reviewed by a copy editor who often provides initial review on breaking news stories and routinely provides second-level review. Editors who oversee our digital platforms also may be involved in the presentation of stories as well as headlines. The number of editors who review a story prior to publication and the extent of their involvement vary depending on a range of factors, including complexity, sensitivity and the pressure of time.

 

Corrections policy

The Center for Broadcast Journalisms strives for accurate and complete reporting. When we discover an error, we work to inform our readers and provide the correct information as quickly as possible. 

 

Editorial Team

Georgia Fort and Marianne Combs

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