Description
The principles and rules by which journalist must abide when covering news events, such as freedom of speech, the right to be heard, and objectiveness.
Alternative labels
code of ethical conduct for journalists
journalists’ ethical code of conduct
journalists’ code of ethics
journalists’ code of ethical conduct
conduct ethics code for journalists
code of ethics for journalists
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Ethical code of conduct of journalists is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Media scientist: Media scholars research the role and impact that media has on the society. They observe and document the usage of different kinds of media such as newspapers, radio and TV and the response from society.
Journalism lecturer: Journalism lecturers and media are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of study, journalism and media, which is predominantly academic in nature. They work with theiruniversity research assistants and university teaching assistants for the preparation of lectures and of exams, for grading papers and exams and for leading review and feedback sessions for the students. They also conduct academic research in their respective field of journalism and media, publish their findings and liaise with other university colleagues.
Optional knowledge
Ethical code of conduct of journalists is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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