Code of Ethics

1. Professional/Public Trust

• Must understand that commitment is to the public.
• There is an obligation to reflect and accept diversity within the community.
• Obligation to protect all personal business of the public.

2. Confidentiality

• The discussions and meetings held remains confidential.
• Signed documentation represents all proof of face to face consultation.

3. Fairness

• Staff members are required to present information fairly and impartially
• Treat all of those involved within the segments with respect and dignity.
• Any production done with crime involved, a form of compassion should be shown.
• Report on professional perspective and not personal bias.

4.Quality over Quantity

• Staff members will not be hasty when it comes to a project.
• The outcome/quality of projects are more important than producing mass amounts.
• Although quality is being emphasized, a certain number of productions still needs to happen weekly.

5. Accountability

• Staff must recognize that they are responsible for their actions. NO ONE else is responsible for YOU!
• Follow and adhere to all standards of journalism.
• Investigate complaints and correct any errors in a timely manner.
• Seek for support and training in ethical matters for all employees
• On and off duty, staff should still conduct behavior following the code of conduct.

6. Integrity

• Staff is responsible for presenting information with decency, and avoid any forms of conflict by always using respect.
• Identify sources in order to keep credibility.
• Always keep public aware of certain knowledge ( never lead them in the dark).
• Violence is not needed.

7. Independence

• Staff must have enough knowledge to work by oneself
• Understand the media management of ones company
• Know the ethical standards for a journalist/videographer

8. Truth

• It is ethical to always remain truthful.
• Staff is expected to always tell the truth no matter if it will cause them consequences.
• All video must be FACTUAL!

9. Hygiene/Dress Code

• Staff members are expected to maintain their personal hygiene ( hair, clean clothes, no odors).
• Staff must avoid tight clothing and stick more to a business casual look.
• Clothes are expected to be wrinkled free and not revealing.
• No open toe shoes.
• PLEASE dress as if you were going on a job interview.