The Media Outlet has been independently certified according to the JTI Programme and CWA 17493:2019.

Certified by

Alliance for Audited Media – Northern America

Date of certification

01/08/2024

Contact details

1600 McConnor Parkway
60173 Schaumburg
United States of America

Media Outlet Fort Worth Report Legal Entity Fort Worth Report Date of first publication 12/04/2024 Date of Latest Change 26/07/2024

2. Editorial Mission

2.1. Editorial Mission Statement

The Media Outlet shall disclose its editorial mission statement which shall be consistent with the fundamental ethical principles of trustworthy journalism, and, as described in the Preamble, should incorporate principles of: ethical practice, good governance, self-regulation and Engagement with the public. A Media Outlet shall set out how it proposes to uphold these journalism principles through its Editorial Guidelines and processes which shall include arrangements in relation to internal accountability and of appropriate external accountability (see clauses 9 – 15). Best practice is to have these arrangements codified and made available publicly.

Does your Media Outlet have an editorial mission statement, or stated set of principles or editorial values?

Yes

Provide that statement here.

We pledge to produce high-quality objective local journalism that informs public decision-making, addresses the quality of life of our community’s citizens, holds our policymakers accountable and tells our readers’ stories by listening to them and making sure they are valued and understood. In all that we do, earning the trust and respect of our audience is paramount. Our reporting will be free to all who access our primary digital channels.

Is that statement posted online?

Yes

What is the URL where it is published?

www.fortworthreport.org

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