Media Outlet Romania Libera Date of first publication 10/01/2024 Date of Latest Change 26/07/2023
3. Public Service Media
3.1. Public Service Media Mission, Governance and Independence
The Media Outlet shall describe its public service mission and the legal instrument on which it is based. It shall describe its governance structure, including the role of all relevant governance bodies or organisations (for example, regulator, supervisory board, government/parliament role). It shall state how its financial income is generated and what proportion of its financial resources are totally or partially provided by public funds. It shall state if both external and internal governance measures guarantee its editorial independence.
Is the Media Outlet a Public Service Media?
YesWhat is the public service mission for which it is responsible?
Our mission is to offer quality news, global analysis, promote freedom and democracy. We are a trusted and respected media brand, committed to providing journalism of the highest quality and integrity. Therefore, we owe a duty to our readers, viewers, suppliers, and partners, as well as to our advertisers, suppliers, and partners.
We are most proud of our brand and our values. At the core of what we do is a commitment to accuracy, fairness, and fearless reporting in the public interest.
Providing high-quality journalism is dependent on commercial success. Keeping our editorial independence is crucial for maintaining the integrity of all our products in a rapidly changing media world.
As a consequence of these guiding principles, all Romania Libera Media Group employees, contractors, and freelancers are expected to comply with standards of good practice.
They will be a permanent part of the training of all staff.
We are most proud of our brand and our values. At the core of what we do is a commitment to accuracy, fairness, and fearless reporting in the public interest.
Providing high-quality journalism is dependent on commercial success. Keeping our editorial independence is crucial for maintaining the integrity of all our products in a rapidly changing media world.
As a consequence of these guiding principles, all Romania Libera Media Group employees, contractors, and freelancers are expected to comply with standards of good practice.
They will be a permanent part of the training of all staff.
Is this governed by legislation?
YesWhat law or legal instrument specifies its role and responsibilities?
Journalist's Statute and Journalist's Code of Ethics.
Provide a reference URL here.
https://lege5.ro/gratuit/ha2tsmrw/codul-deontologic-al-jurnalistului-contract-993-2006?dp=gi4tanbrgyzta
What are the stakeholders with which it has formal relations, and what is the nature of the relationship?
The Nova Group Investments
How is income generated?
Publicity
What portion of income is public funds?
None, with the exception of the pandemic period when all national newspaper and local publications received funds from the Government.
Does the governance guarantee editorial independence?
YesState here in what way.
Compliance with the journalist's Code of Conduct
The editorial team at Romania Liberă must be familiar with and respect the journalist's code of conduct.
According to the journalist's code of conduct, the press must avoid publishing inaccurate, misleading, or distorted information.
Advertising
Advertising on our website complies with the law and is not misleading, harmful, or offensive to the public. Alcohol, tobacco, and gambling advertising fall under special rules.
Maintaining a clear distinction between editorial and commercial activities
A great deal of commercial success of Romania Libera depends on the understanding and contribution of the editorial staff. It is, however, imperative that editorial independence be preserved at all times. It is not acceptable for commercial staff to influence editorial opinions based on the interest of advertisers or potential advertisers. It is the editor who makes the final decision regarding all editorial content.
Transparency
Journalism can write commercially paid content as long as it is clearly marked as such. The journalist's ability to write objectively, fairly and honestly for our audience should not be compromised by taking on such tasks.
In cases where a company provides significant free products or services for writing assistance, that should be properly acknowledged.
Payments for commercial content creation
It is required that staff and contributors all receive pre-approval in writing from their managers before any commercial content is created. A newsroom can hire commercially funded employees, but such hires must be made by the newsroom and they must adhere to editorial guidelines.
Application of these guidelines
This set of guidelines, codes, and protocols applies to all commercial campaigns that involve editorial content. Prior to agreeing, they must get the editor-in-chief's approval.
A weekly editorial-business meeting will handle complex, exceptional, or controversial issues. Editors, Commercial Directors and CFOs will address any issues that cannot be resolved there.
A campaign's editorial placement will be decided by the editor.
The editorial team at Romania Liberă must be familiar with and respect the journalist's code of conduct.
According to the journalist's code of conduct, the press must avoid publishing inaccurate, misleading, or distorted information.
Advertising
Advertising on our website complies with the law and is not misleading, harmful, or offensive to the public. Alcohol, tobacco, and gambling advertising fall under special rules.
Maintaining a clear distinction between editorial and commercial activities
A great deal of commercial success of Romania Libera depends on the understanding and contribution of the editorial staff. It is, however, imperative that editorial independence be preserved at all times. It is not acceptable for commercial staff to influence editorial opinions based on the interest of advertisers or potential advertisers. It is the editor who makes the final decision regarding all editorial content.
Transparency
Journalism can write commercially paid content as long as it is clearly marked as such. The journalist's ability to write objectively, fairly and honestly for our audience should not be compromised by taking on such tasks.
In cases where a company provides significant free products or services for writing assistance, that should be properly acknowledged.
Payments for commercial content creation
It is required that staff and contributors all receive pre-approval in writing from their managers before any commercial content is created. A newsroom can hire commercially funded employees, but such hires must be made by the newsroom and they must adhere to editorial guidelines.
Application of these guidelines
This set of guidelines, codes, and protocols applies to all commercial campaigns that involve editorial content. Prior to agreeing, they must get the editor-in-chief's approval.
A weekly editorial-business meeting will handle complex, exceptional, or controversial issues. Editors, Commercial Directors and CFOs will address any issues that cannot be resolved there.
A campaign's editorial placement will be decided by the editor.