Media Outlet Ecuador Chequea Date of first publication 05/11/2024 Date of Latest Change 04/10/2024

9. Accountability for Journalism Principles

9.1. Editorial Guidelines

A Media Outlet shall produce a set of Editorial Guidelines or adhere to an external set of guidelines (for example the Model Editorial Guidelines provided as a reference document to this Standard), to which its journalistic operations comply. They should govern meaningful principles of journalistic content, dissemination and conduct. These guidelines, and the identity of the person or group of persons with ultimate responsibility for them within its organisation, shall be made available to the public in a readily accessible and understandable form. Best practice is to have these guidelines available publicly rather than on request.

Does your Media Outlet have a set of guidelines, or adhere to an external set of guidelines, for journalistic content, distribution and conduct to which its journalistic operations comply?

Yes

Are they made available to the public in a readily accessible form?

Yes

What is the URL?

https://ecuadorchequea.com/

Is there a person or a group of persons responsible for these guidelines clearly identified?

Yes

Is that identification visible on the page with the guidelines?

Yes

9.2. Purpose of Guidelines

A Media Outlet shall ensure that these Editorial Guidelines set clear expectations of the behaviour it requires from its own staff, its contractors and from all other contributors to its editorial content. It should also set out the structure of responsibility within the organisation, making sure it is clear who is accountable for each stage of the process that leads to publication.

Do the guidelines referred to in the section on Editorial Guidelines set clear expectations for the behaviour for all the contributors, including editorial staff (journalists, editors) and all other contributors?

Yes

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The guidelines outlined in the section on Editorial Guidelines set clear expectations for the behavior of all contributors, including editorial staff such as journalists and editors, as well as other contributors. These guidelines ensure that everyone involved in content creation adheres to standards of accuracy, impartiality, fairness, and ethical conduct, promoting consistent quality and integrity across all contributions. This framework is essential to maintain the credibility and reliability of the content produced by the organization.

Do the guidelines referred to in the section on Editorial Guidelines make clear the structure of editorial responsibility for each stage of the publication process within the organisation?

Yes

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The guidelines referred to in the section on Editorial Guidelines clearly outline the structure of editorial responsibility at each stage of the publication process within the organization. They define the roles and duties of each contributor, including journalists, editors, and other staff, ensuring that content is reviewed, verified, and approved according to established protocols. This structured approach helps maintain accountability and ensures that every piece of content aligns with the organization's editorial standards before publication.

9.3. Guidelines and Journalism Principles

A Media Outlet shall ensure that these Editorial Guidelines embody the core ethical principles of journalism. The Editorial Guidelines may impose specific requirements in addition to these core ethical principles; but any additional requirements shall not compromise these core ethical principles as described in the Preamble of this document.

Do your Editorial Guidelines include requirements for Accuracy (as prescribed in the Preamble) in your output?

Yes

What is the URL?

https://ecuadorchequea.com/metodologia/

Do they include requirements for Independence (as prescribed in the Preamble) of editorial decision making?

Yes

What is the URL?

https://ecuadorchequea.com/metodologia/

Do they include requirements of Fairness (as prescribed in the Preamble) in the practice of journalism?

Yes

What is the URL?

https://ecuadorchequea.com/metodologia/

Do they include requirements for Accountability (as prescribed in the Preamble) in the practice of its journalism?

Yes

What is the URL?

https://ecuadorchequea.com/metodologia/

9.4. Conflicts of Interest

Editorial Guidelines shall ensure that there are no conflicts of interests – real, potential or perceived – damaging the integrity of the story or the editorial independence of those working on it. They should have guidance on how to deal with conflicts related to political, business and personal interests. Editorial structures should protect the journalism from any undue influence by the Media Outlet’s executive management or ownership authorities outside the formal editorial process and from any external interests, commercial, social or political.

Do your Editorial Guidelines include protections against real, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest?

Yes

Do the guidelines include guidance on how to deal with conflicts related to business?

Yes

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Editorial guidelines include guidance on how to handle business-related conflicts. Ecuador Chequea prohibits staff from accepting commercial benefits or using their position for personal advantage. Gifts and favors must be reported to the editor, and commercial or financial ties must be disclosed. In addition, journalists may not sponsor commercial products without authorization and must avoid external conflicts of interest in their journalistic work.

Do the guidelines include guidance on how to deal with conflicts related to political interests?

Yes

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Ecuador Chequea's editorial guidelines address conflicts related to political interests. Journalists should avoid letting their political beliefs or interests influence their work. In addition, any significant political interests must be declared to the editor, and transparency is crucial to ensure editorial integrity. Journalists are required to disclose any political ties that may affect their impartiality in news coverage.

Do the guidelines include guidance on how to deal with conflicts related to personal interests?

Yes

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Ecuador Chequea's editorial guidelines include guidance on how to manage conflicts of interest. Journalists must declare any personal interests that may influence their work or compromise editorial integrity. Transparency is required in these cases, and any significant ties must be reported to the editor or department head. In addition, journalists are required to prevent their personal interests from interfering with their journalistic activity, thus ensuring independence and objectivity in news coverage.

Does the Media Outlet’s structure protect the editorial processes from any undue influence from within or without?

Yes

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Ecuador Chequea's structure protects editorial processes from undue internal and external influence. Editorial independence is ensured through strict rules that prevent interference in journalistic decision-making. In addition, clear procedures are implemented to manage conflicts of interest, avoid external pressures and ensure that journalistic coverage maintains its integrity and objectivity.
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