Favoritism vs news judgment
When assessing content, if you must think too long about whether something is fair, then it probably is not, and you should redirect your energy into making it fair. Fairness has to do with being aware of and attentive to nuances, treating people with respect, and anticipating perceptions that readers will take away with them. […]
Rely on your conscience for fairness
Fairness in coverage has to do with being aware of and attentive to nuances, treating people with respect, and anticipating perceptions that readers will take away with them. Fairness has to do with being consistent, yet flexible when circumstances require. A role of journalists is to consider context in making decisions case by case — […]
Last look – when to hold a story
Holding a story. It is probably the most difficult decision an editor makes on deadline. Why? Because a lot of work has gone into that story, and a lot of second-guessing will follow the decision not to run it. But a role of an editor is to take that last look and ask: Is this […]
