It’s SPJ’s Day of Giving!
There’s no better day than today to make a donation in support of ethical journalism.
There’s no better day than today to make a donation in support of ethical journalism.
Seek Truth and Report it
Ethical journalism should be accurate and fair. Journalists should be honest and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting information.
Minimize Harm
Ethical journalism treats sources, subjects, colleagues and members of the public as human beings deserving of respect.
Act Independently
The highest and primary obligation of ethical journalism is to serve the public.
Be Accountable And Transparent
Ethical journalism means taking responsibility for one's work and explaining one’s decisions to the public.
The Press: A user's guide to interacting with the press in the United States of America
A new e-book from SPJ's Ethics Committee. Download it here for free.
Watch the replay (Free)
Whether you're a member of the public or a journalist looking to introduce it to your newsroom, learn all about SPJ's Code of Ethics from two of the people, Andrew Seaman and Lynn Walsh, who helped draft it.
