Media Outlet L’Orient-Le Jour Date of first publication 21/11/2024 Date of Latest Change 21/11/2024
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?
YesAre they made available to the public in a readily accessible form?
YesWhat is the URL?
https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1290658/la-charte-editoriale-du-groupe-lorient-le-jour.html
Is there a person or a group of persons responsible for these guidelines clearly identified?
YesIs that identification visible on the page with the guidelines?
Yes9.2. 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?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
1-Our Editorial / Newsroom organigram attached to this application clearly states the chain of responsibility.
2-Editorial processes and guideline:
Expected Behavior and Conduct, structure of responsibility
We require that all individuals involved in the creation of editorial content—whether full-time staff or freelancers—adhere to the following principles:
a. Accuracy and Fairness
• All content must be thoroughly researched and fact-checked before publication. Journalists are responsible for using credible, reliable sources to ensure factual accuracy.
• All editorial content must be fair and impartial, providing balanced reporting without personal biases or conflicts of interest.
b. Transparency
• Journalists and contributors must clearly differentiate between fact and opinion in their work.
• Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the editorial team before publication. These include, but are not limited to, relationships with sources, financial interests, or political affiliations.
c. Ethical Reporting
• Contributors must respect the dignity, privacy, and rights of individuals, especially when reporting on sensitive topics.
• Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. All sources, quotes, and borrowed material must be properly attributed.
d. Respect and Professionalism
• Staff and contributors are expected to treat colleagues, interviewees, and sources with respect and professionalism.
• Any discriminatory or offensive language, conduct, or behavior is not tolerated. This includes communication within the newsroom, as well as content produced for publication.
e. Legal Compliance
• All editorial content must comply with relevant legal requirements, including defamation laws, privacy laws, and regulations around copyright and intellectual property.
• We adhere to organizational guidelines regarding data protection
Structure of Responsibility
At L’Orient-Le Jour, we have a clear chain of accountability that ensures transparency and clarity at every stage of the editorial process. The responsibilities of various roles are outlined below:
a. Journalist / Contributor Responsibilities
• Researching, writing, and fact-checking content.
• Ensuring all work is original and free from plagiarism.
• Submitting content within the agreed deadlines.
• Disclosing any potential conflicts of interest or ethical concerns.
b. Editor Responsibilities
• Reviewing submissions to ensure accuracy, fairness, and adherence to the editorial charter.
• Copyediting to ensure that writing is clear, correct and consistent with our organization’s in-house style guide
• Ensuring that content aligns with our editorial charter
• Working with contributors to revise and improve content as necessary.
• Identifying and addressing potential legal risks, such as defamation or privacy breaches, prior to publication.
c. Head of Department Responsibilities
• Managing the editorial team and ensuring adherence to these guidelines.
• Overseeing the editorial process within their section or department.
• Acting as the point of contact for any disputes, concerns, or ethical questions that arise during the editorial process.
• Ensuring that all content meets both internal and external legal standards.
d. Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities
• Having overall accountability for all content published by L’Orient-Le Jour / L’Orient Today.
• Ensuring that editorial practices align with the OLJ’s mission, values, and legal obligations.
• Making the final decision on controversial or sensitive content.
• Providing leadership and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical reporting.
Accountability at Each Stage
Every step in the editorial process, from idea generation to publication, involves clearly defined roles with specific responsibilities:
1. Content Creation: Reporters and writers are responsible for creating accurate, ethical, and original content.
2. Content Review and Editing: Editors ensure the content meets editorial standards and style guidelines. They are also responsible for addressing any ethical or legal concerns during this stage.
3. Daily and Weekly Editorial Meetings: We hold both daily and weekly editorial meetings to discuss ongoing projects, review content, and raise any ethical or legal questions. These meetings foster internal transparency and provide opportunities for discussion and critical feedback.
4. Final Approval: Section Editors or Department Heads review and approve content, ensuring it aligns with the values and principles laid out in our editorial charter.
5. Publication and Post-Publication Monitoring: The Editor-in-Chief ensures all content that goes live adheres to the highest standards and manages any post-publication concerns, such as complaints or corrections.
Periodic Review of Guidelines:
To ensure our editorial charter and organizational processes remain effective and relevant, we conduct periodic reviews. These reviews assess how well the guidelines are being followed and identify any areas for improvement. The feedback from daily and weekly editorial meetings informs these reviews, ensuring continuous improvement in our editorial processes.
2-Editorial processes and guideline:
Expected Behavior and Conduct, structure of responsibility
We require that all individuals involved in the creation of editorial content—whether full-time staff or freelancers—adhere to the following principles:
a. Accuracy and Fairness
• All content must be thoroughly researched and fact-checked before publication. Journalists are responsible for using credible, reliable sources to ensure factual accuracy.
• All editorial content must be fair and impartial, providing balanced reporting without personal biases or conflicts of interest.
b. Transparency
• Journalists and contributors must clearly differentiate between fact and opinion in their work.
• Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the editorial team before publication. These include, but are not limited to, relationships with sources, financial interests, or political affiliations.
c. Ethical Reporting
• Contributors must respect the dignity, privacy, and rights of individuals, especially when reporting on sensitive topics.
• Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. All sources, quotes, and borrowed material must be properly attributed.
d. Respect and Professionalism
• Staff and contributors are expected to treat colleagues, interviewees, and sources with respect and professionalism.
• Any discriminatory or offensive language, conduct, or behavior is not tolerated. This includes communication within the newsroom, as well as content produced for publication.
e. Legal Compliance
• All editorial content must comply with relevant legal requirements, including defamation laws, privacy laws, and regulations around copyright and intellectual property.
• We adhere to organizational guidelines regarding data protection
Structure of Responsibility
At L’Orient-Le Jour, we have a clear chain of accountability that ensures transparency and clarity at every stage of the editorial process. The responsibilities of various roles are outlined below:
a. Journalist / Contributor Responsibilities
• Researching, writing, and fact-checking content.
• Ensuring all work is original and free from plagiarism.
• Submitting content within the agreed deadlines.
• Disclosing any potential conflicts of interest or ethical concerns.
b. Editor Responsibilities
• Reviewing submissions to ensure accuracy, fairness, and adherence to the editorial charter.
• Copyediting to ensure that writing is clear, correct and consistent with our organization’s in-house style guide
• Ensuring that content aligns with our editorial charter
• Working with contributors to revise and improve content as necessary.
• Identifying and addressing potential legal risks, such as defamation or privacy breaches, prior to publication.
c. Head of Department Responsibilities
• Managing the editorial team and ensuring adherence to these guidelines.
• Overseeing the editorial process within their section or department.
• Acting as the point of contact for any disputes, concerns, or ethical questions that arise during the editorial process.
• Ensuring that all content meets both internal and external legal standards.
d. Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities
• Having overall accountability for all content published by L’Orient-Le Jour / L’Orient Today.
• Ensuring that editorial practices align with the OLJ’s mission, values, and legal obligations.
• Making the final decision on controversial or sensitive content.
• Providing leadership and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical reporting.
Accountability at Each Stage
Every step in the editorial process, from idea generation to publication, involves clearly defined roles with specific responsibilities:
1. Content Creation: Reporters and writers are responsible for creating accurate, ethical, and original content.
2. Content Review and Editing: Editors ensure the content meets editorial standards and style guidelines. They are also responsible for addressing any ethical or legal concerns during this stage.
3. Daily and Weekly Editorial Meetings: We hold both daily and weekly editorial meetings to discuss ongoing projects, review content, and raise any ethical or legal questions. These meetings foster internal transparency and provide opportunities for discussion and critical feedback.
4. Final Approval: Section Editors or Department Heads review and approve content, ensuring it aligns with the values and principles laid out in our editorial charter.
5. Publication and Post-Publication Monitoring: The Editor-in-Chief ensures all content that goes live adheres to the highest standards and manages any post-publication concerns, such as complaints or corrections.
Periodic Review of Guidelines:
To ensure our editorial charter and organizational processes remain effective and relevant, we conduct periodic reviews. These reviews assess how well the guidelines are being followed and identify any areas for improvement. The feedback from daily and weekly editorial meetings informs these reviews, ensuring continuous improvement in our editorial processes.
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?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
1-Our Editorial / Newsroom organigram attached to this application clearly states the chain of responsibility.
2-Editorial processes and guideline:
Expected Behavior and Conduct, structure of responsibility
We require that all individuals involved in the creation of editorial content—whether full-time staff or freelancers—adhere to the following principles:
a. Accuracy and Fairness
• All content must be thoroughly researched and fact-checked before publication. Journalists are responsible for using credible, reliable sources to ensure factual accuracy.
• All editorial content must be fair and impartial, providing balanced reporting without personal biases or conflicts of interest.
b. Transparency
• Journalists and contributors must clearly differentiate between fact and opinion in their work.
• Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the editorial team before publication. These include, but are not limited to, relationships with sources, financial interests, or political affiliations.
c. Ethical Reporting
• Contributors must respect the dignity, privacy, and rights of individuals, especially when reporting on sensitive topics.
• Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. All sources, quotes, and borrowed material must be properly attributed.
d. Respect and Professionalism
• Staff and contributors are expected to treat colleagues, interviewees, and sources with respect and professionalism.
• Any discriminatory or offensive language, conduct, or behavior is not tolerated. This includes communication within the newsroom, as well as content produced for publication.
e. Legal Compliance
• All editorial content must comply with relevant legal requirements, including defamation laws, privacy laws, and regulations around copyright and intellectual property.
• We adhere to organizational guidelines regarding data protection
Structure of Responsibility
At L’Orient-Le Jour, we have a clear chain of accountability that ensures transparency and clarity at every stage of the editorial process. The responsibilities of various roles are outlined below:
a. Journalist / Contributor Responsibilities
• Researching, writing, and fact-checking content.
• Ensuring all work is original and free from plagiarism.
• Submitting content within the agreed deadlines.
• Disclosing any potential conflicts of interest or ethical concerns.
b. Editor Responsibilities
• Reviewing submissions to ensure accuracy, fairness, and adherence to the editorial charter.
• Copyediting to ensure that writing is clear, correct and consistent with our organization’s in-house style guide
• Ensuring that content aligns with our editorial charter
• Working with contributors to revise and improve content as necessary.
• Identifying and addressing potential legal risks, such as defamation or privacy breaches, prior to publication.
c. Head of Department Responsibilities
• Managing the editorial team and ensuring adherence to these guidelines.
• Overseeing the editorial process within their section or department.
• Acting as the point of contact for any disputes, concerns, or ethical questions that arise during the editorial process.
• Ensuring that all content meets both internal and external legal standards.
d. Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities
• Having overall accountability for all content published by L’Orient-Le Jour / L’Orient Today.
• Ensuring that editorial practices align with the OLJ’s mission, values, and legal obligations.
• Making the final decision on controversial or sensitive content.
• Providing leadership and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical reporting.
Accountability at Each Stage
Every step in the editorial process, from idea generation to publication, involves clearly defined roles with specific responsibilities:
1. Content Creation: Reporters and writers are responsible for creating accurate, ethical, and original content.
2. Content Review and Editing: Editors ensure the content meets editorial standards and style guidelines. They are also responsible for addressing any ethical or legal concerns during this stage.
3. Daily and Weekly Editorial Meetings: We hold both daily and weekly editorial meetings to discuss ongoing projects, review content, and raise any ethical or legal questions. These meetings foster internal transparency and provide opportunities for discussion and critical feedback.
4. Final Approval: Section Editors or Department Heads review and approve content, ensuring it aligns with the values and principles laid out in our editorial charter.
5. Publication and Post-Publication Monitoring: The Editor-in-Chief ensures all content that goes live adheres to the highest standards and manages any post-publication concerns, such as complaints or corrections.
Periodic Review of Guidelines:
To ensure our editorial charter and organizational processes remain effective and relevant, we conduct periodic reviews. These reviews assess how well the guidelines are being followed and identify any areas for improvement. The feedback from daily and weekly editorial meetings informs these reviews, ensuring continuous improvement in our editorial processes.
2-Editorial processes and guideline:
Expected Behavior and Conduct, structure of responsibility
We require that all individuals involved in the creation of editorial content—whether full-time staff or freelancers—adhere to the following principles:
a. Accuracy and Fairness
• All content must be thoroughly researched and fact-checked before publication. Journalists are responsible for using credible, reliable sources to ensure factual accuracy.
• All editorial content must be fair and impartial, providing balanced reporting without personal biases or conflicts of interest.
b. Transparency
• Journalists and contributors must clearly differentiate between fact and opinion in their work.
• Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the editorial team before publication. These include, but are not limited to, relationships with sources, financial interests, or political affiliations.
c. Ethical Reporting
• Contributors must respect the dignity, privacy, and rights of individuals, especially when reporting on sensitive topics.
• Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. All sources, quotes, and borrowed material must be properly attributed.
d. Respect and Professionalism
• Staff and contributors are expected to treat colleagues, interviewees, and sources with respect and professionalism.
• Any discriminatory or offensive language, conduct, or behavior is not tolerated. This includes communication within the newsroom, as well as content produced for publication.
e. Legal Compliance
• All editorial content must comply with relevant legal requirements, including defamation laws, privacy laws, and regulations around copyright and intellectual property.
• We adhere to organizational guidelines regarding data protection
Structure of Responsibility
At L’Orient-Le Jour, we have a clear chain of accountability that ensures transparency and clarity at every stage of the editorial process. The responsibilities of various roles are outlined below:
a. Journalist / Contributor Responsibilities
• Researching, writing, and fact-checking content.
• Ensuring all work is original and free from plagiarism.
• Submitting content within the agreed deadlines.
• Disclosing any potential conflicts of interest or ethical concerns.
b. Editor Responsibilities
• Reviewing submissions to ensure accuracy, fairness, and adherence to the editorial charter.
• Copyediting to ensure that writing is clear, correct and consistent with our organization’s in-house style guide
• Ensuring that content aligns with our editorial charter
• Working with contributors to revise and improve content as necessary.
• Identifying and addressing potential legal risks, such as defamation or privacy breaches, prior to publication.
c. Head of Department Responsibilities
• Managing the editorial team and ensuring adherence to these guidelines.
• Overseeing the editorial process within their section or department.
• Acting as the point of contact for any disputes, concerns, or ethical questions that arise during the editorial process.
• Ensuring that all content meets both internal and external legal standards.
d. Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities
• Having overall accountability for all content published by L’Orient-Le Jour / L’Orient Today.
• Ensuring that editorial practices align with the OLJ’s mission, values, and legal obligations.
• Making the final decision on controversial or sensitive content.
• Providing leadership and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical reporting.
Accountability at Each Stage
Every step in the editorial process, from idea generation to publication, involves clearly defined roles with specific responsibilities:
1. Content Creation: Reporters and writers are responsible for creating accurate, ethical, and original content.
2. Content Review and Editing: Editors ensure the content meets editorial standards and style guidelines. They are also responsible for addressing any ethical or legal concerns during this stage.
3. Daily and Weekly Editorial Meetings: We hold both daily and weekly editorial meetings to discuss ongoing projects, review content, and raise any ethical or legal questions. These meetings foster internal transparency and provide opportunities for discussion and critical feedback.
4. Final Approval: Section Editors or Department Heads review and approve content, ensuring it aligns with the values and principles laid out in our editorial charter.
5. Publication and Post-Publication Monitoring: The Editor-in-Chief ensures all content that goes live adheres to the highest standards and manages any post-publication concerns, such as complaints or corrections.
Periodic Review of Guidelines:
To ensure our editorial charter and organizational processes remain effective and relevant, we conduct periodic reviews. These reviews assess how well the guidelines are being followed and identify any areas for improvement. The feedback from daily and weekly editorial meetings informs these reviews, ensuring continuous improvement in our editorial processes.
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?
YesWhat is the URL?
https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1290658/la-charte-editoriale-du-groupe-lorient-le-jour.html
https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1290711/the-editorial-charter-of-the-lorient-le-jour-group.html?_gl=1*522s02*_gcl_au*MjEyNTg3OTQ1OC4xNzE3MTU3MjMz
https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1290711/the-editorial-charter-of-the-lorient-le-jour-group.html?_gl=1*522s02*_gcl_au*MjEyNTg3OTQ1OC4xNzE3MTU3MjMz
Do they include requirements for Independence (as prescribed in the Preamble) of editorial decision making?
YesWhat is the URL?
https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1290658/la-charte-editoriale-du-groupe-lorient-le-jour.html
https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1290711/the-editorial-charter-of-the-lorient-le-jour-group.html?_gl=1*522s02*_gcl_au*MjEyNTg3OTQ1OC4xNzE3MTU3MjMz
https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1290711/the-editorial-charter-of-the-lorient-le-jour-group.html?_gl=1*522s02*_gcl_au*MjEyNTg3OTQ1OC4xNzE3MTU3MjMz
Do they include requirements of Fairness (as prescribed in the Preamble) in the practice of journalism?
YesWhat is the URL?
https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1290658/la-charte-editoriale-du-groupe-lorient-le-jour.html
https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1290711/the-editorial-charter-of-the-lorient-le-jour-group.html?_gl=1*522s02*_gcl_au*MjEyNTg3OTQ1OC4xNzE3MTU3MjMz
https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1290711/the-editorial-charter-of-the-lorient-le-jour-group.html?_gl=1*522s02*_gcl_au*MjEyNTg3OTQ1OC4xNzE3MTU3MjMz
Do they include requirements for Accountability (as prescribed in the Preamble) in the practice of its journalism?
YesWhat is the URL?
https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1290658/la-charte-editoriale-du-groupe-lorient-le-jour.html
https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1290711/the-editorial-charter-of-the-lorient-le-jour-group.html?_gl=1*522s02*_gcl_au*MjEyNTg3OTQ1OC4xNzE3MTU3MjMz
https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1290711/the-editorial-charter-of-the-lorient-le-jour-group.html?_gl=1*522s02*_gcl_au*MjEyNTg3OTQ1OC4xNzE3MTU3MjMz
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?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Handling conflicts of interest
Process for mitigation of interest
At L’Orient-Le Jour, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity. A key component of this is ensuring that our editorial processes remain independent, transparent, and free from any conflicts of interest—whether real, potential, or perceived. This policy outlines how conflicts related to political, business, or personal interests are managed to protect the integrity of our reporting and editorial independence.
Identification of Conflicts of Interest
• Definition: Conflicts of interest arise when an individual's personal, financial, political, or professional interests could compromise or appear to compromise their impartiality and objectivity in editorial decisions. This includes situations where personal relationships, financial stakes, or affiliations may influence reporting or create bias, thus undermining the integrity of the story.
Guidance for Managing Conflicts
• Real, Potential, or Perceived Conflicts: All editorial staff must remain vigilant to identify any real, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that may damage the integrity of their reporting.
• Disclosure Requirements: Employees are required to disclose any relationships, financial interests, or affiliations that might influence their editorial judgment. Such disclosures should be made to their direct supervisors immediately upon recognition of a potential conflict.
Business Interests
• Separation of Roles: Employees must refrain from reporting on entities with which they have financial ties or vested interests, ensuring that their business dealings do not interfere with editorial independence.
• Transparency Protocol: If a conflict arises, staff must promptly notify their editor to assess the situation and determine the appropriate course of action.
Political Interests
• Impartial Coverage: Journalists must disclose any affiliations or support for political parties or candidates, ensuring that their reporting remains unbiased and fair.
• Content Review Process: Articles involving political figures or entities connected to an employee must undergo additional scrutiny by senior editors to mitigate potential bias.
Personal Interests
• Awareness of Bias: Staff must be aware of personal relationships that could affect their reporting. They should avoid covering stories that involve friends, family, or close associates.
• Recusal Procedure: In unavoidable situations where personal interests intersect with editorial responsibilities, employees must recuse themselves from the editorial process and report the conflict to their supervisor.
Protecting Editorial Independence
Editorial Structure: Our editorial processes are designed to operate independently of executive management and ownership. The editorial team maintains full authority over content decisions, free from external influence.
Process for mitigation of interest
At L’Orient-Le Jour, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity. A key component of this is ensuring that our editorial processes remain independent, transparent, and free from any conflicts of interest—whether real, potential, or perceived. This policy outlines how conflicts related to political, business, or personal interests are managed to protect the integrity of our reporting and editorial independence.
Identification of Conflicts of Interest
• Definition: Conflicts of interest arise when an individual's personal, financial, political, or professional interests could compromise or appear to compromise their impartiality and objectivity in editorial decisions. This includes situations where personal relationships, financial stakes, or affiliations may influence reporting or create bias, thus undermining the integrity of the story.
Guidance for Managing Conflicts
• Real, Potential, or Perceived Conflicts: All editorial staff must remain vigilant to identify any real, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that may damage the integrity of their reporting.
• Disclosure Requirements: Employees are required to disclose any relationships, financial interests, or affiliations that might influence their editorial judgment. Such disclosures should be made to their direct supervisors immediately upon recognition of a potential conflict.
Business Interests
• Separation of Roles: Employees must refrain from reporting on entities with which they have financial ties or vested interests, ensuring that their business dealings do not interfere with editorial independence.
• Transparency Protocol: If a conflict arises, staff must promptly notify their editor to assess the situation and determine the appropriate course of action.
Political Interests
• Impartial Coverage: Journalists must disclose any affiliations or support for political parties or candidates, ensuring that their reporting remains unbiased and fair.
• Content Review Process: Articles involving political figures or entities connected to an employee must undergo additional scrutiny by senior editors to mitigate potential bias.
Personal Interests
• Awareness of Bias: Staff must be aware of personal relationships that could affect their reporting. They should avoid covering stories that involve friends, family, or close associates.
• Recusal Procedure: In unavoidable situations where personal interests intersect with editorial responsibilities, employees must recuse themselves from the editorial process and report the conflict to their supervisor.
Protecting Editorial Independence
Editorial Structure: Our editorial processes are designed to operate independently of executive management and ownership. The editorial team maintains full authority over content decisions, free from external influence.
Do the guidelines include guidance on how to deal with conflicts related to business?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Handling conflicts of interest
Process for mitigation of interest
At L’Orient-Le Jour, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity. A key component of this is ensuring that our editorial processes remain independent, transparent, and free from any conflicts of interest—whether real, potential, or perceived. This policy outlines how conflicts related to political, business, or personal interests are managed to protect the integrity of our reporting and editorial independence.
Identification of Conflicts of Interest
• Definition: Conflicts of interest arise when an individual's personal, financial, political, or professional interests could compromise or appear to compromise their impartiality and objectivity in editorial decisions. This includes situations where personal relationships, financial stakes, or affiliations may influence reporting or create bias, thus undermining the integrity of the story.
Guidance for Managing Conflicts
• Real, Potential, or Perceived Conflicts: All editorial staff must remain vigilant to identify any real, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that may damage the integrity of their reporting.
• Disclosure Requirements: Employees are required to disclose any relationships, financial interests, or affiliations that might influence their editorial judgment. Such disclosures should be made to their direct supervisors immediately upon recognition of a potential conflict.
Business Interests
• Separation of Roles: Employees must refrain from reporting on entities with which they have financial ties or vested interests, ensuring that their business dealings do not interfere with editorial independence.
• Transparency Protocol: If a conflict arises, staff must promptly notify their editor to assess the situation and determine the appropriate course of action.
Political Interests
• Impartial Coverage: Journalists must disclose any affiliations or support for political parties or candidates, ensuring that their reporting remains unbiased and fair.
• Content Review Process: Articles involving political figures or entities connected to an employee must undergo additional scrutiny by senior editors to mitigate potential bias.
Personal Interests
• Awareness of Bias: Staff must be aware of personal relationships that could affect their reporting. They should avoid covering stories that involve friends, family, or close associates.
• Recusal Procedure: In unavoidable situations where personal interests intersect with editorial responsibilities, employees must recuse themselves from the editorial process and report the conflict to their supervisor.
Protecting Editorial Independence
Editorial Structure: Our editorial processes are designed to operate independently of executive management and ownership. The editorial team maintains full authority over content decisions, free from external influence.
Process for mitigation of interest
At L’Orient-Le Jour, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity. A key component of this is ensuring that our editorial processes remain independent, transparent, and free from any conflicts of interest—whether real, potential, or perceived. This policy outlines how conflicts related to political, business, or personal interests are managed to protect the integrity of our reporting and editorial independence.
Identification of Conflicts of Interest
• Definition: Conflicts of interest arise when an individual's personal, financial, political, or professional interests could compromise or appear to compromise their impartiality and objectivity in editorial decisions. This includes situations where personal relationships, financial stakes, or affiliations may influence reporting or create bias, thus undermining the integrity of the story.
Guidance for Managing Conflicts
• Real, Potential, or Perceived Conflicts: All editorial staff must remain vigilant to identify any real, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that may damage the integrity of their reporting.
• Disclosure Requirements: Employees are required to disclose any relationships, financial interests, or affiliations that might influence their editorial judgment. Such disclosures should be made to their direct supervisors immediately upon recognition of a potential conflict.
Business Interests
• Separation of Roles: Employees must refrain from reporting on entities with which they have financial ties or vested interests, ensuring that their business dealings do not interfere with editorial independence.
• Transparency Protocol: If a conflict arises, staff must promptly notify their editor to assess the situation and determine the appropriate course of action.
Political Interests
• Impartial Coverage: Journalists must disclose any affiliations or support for political parties or candidates, ensuring that their reporting remains unbiased and fair.
• Content Review Process: Articles involving political figures or entities connected to an employee must undergo additional scrutiny by senior editors to mitigate potential bias.
Personal Interests
• Awareness of Bias: Staff must be aware of personal relationships that could affect their reporting. They should avoid covering stories that involve friends, family, or close associates.
• Recusal Procedure: In unavoidable situations where personal interests intersect with editorial responsibilities, employees must recuse themselves from the editorial process and report the conflict to their supervisor.
Protecting Editorial Independence
Editorial Structure: Our editorial processes are designed to operate independently of executive management and ownership. The editorial team maintains full authority over content decisions, free from external influence.
Do the guidelines include guidance on how to deal with conflicts related to political interests?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Handling conflicts of interest
Process for mitigation of interest
At L’Orient-Le Jour, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity. A key component of this is ensuring that our editorial processes remain independent, transparent, and free from any conflicts of interest—whether real, potential, or perceived. This policy outlines how conflicts related to political, business, or personal interests are managed to protect the integrity of our reporting and editorial independence.
Identification of Conflicts of Interest
• Definition: Conflicts of interest arise when an individual's personal, financial, political, or professional interests could compromise or appear to compromise their impartiality and objectivity in editorial decisions. This includes situations where personal relationships, financial stakes, or affiliations may influence reporting or create bias, thus undermining the integrity of the story.
Guidance for Managing Conflicts
• Real, Potential, or Perceived Conflicts: All editorial staff must remain vigilant to identify any real, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that may damage the integrity of their reporting.
• Disclosure Requirements: Employees are required to disclose any relationships, financial interests, or affiliations that might influence their editorial judgment. Such disclosures should be made to their direct supervisors immediately upon recognition of a potential conflict.
Business Interests
• Separation of Roles: Employees must refrain from reporting on entities with which they have financial ties or vested interests, ensuring that their business dealings do not interfere with editorial independence.
• Transparency Protocol: If a conflict arises, staff must promptly notify their editor to assess the situation and determine the appropriate course of action.
Political Interests
• Impartial Coverage: Journalists must disclose any affiliations or support for political parties or candidates, ensuring that their reporting remains unbiased and fair.
• Content Review Process: Articles involving political figures or entities connected to an employee must undergo additional scrutiny by senior editors to mitigate potential bias.
Personal Interests
• Awareness of Bias: Staff must be aware of personal relationships that could affect their reporting. They should avoid covering stories that involve friends, family, or close associates.
• Recusal Procedure: In unavoidable situations where personal interests intersect with editorial responsibilities, employees must recuse themselves from the editorial process and report the conflict to their supervisor.
Protecting Editorial Independence
Editorial Structure: Our editorial processes are designed to operate independently of executive management and ownership. The editorial team maintains full authority over content decisions, free from external influence.
Process for mitigation of interest
At L’Orient-Le Jour, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity. A key component of this is ensuring that our editorial processes remain independent, transparent, and free from any conflicts of interest—whether real, potential, or perceived. This policy outlines how conflicts related to political, business, or personal interests are managed to protect the integrity of our reporting and editorial independence.
Identification of Conflicts of Interest
• Definition: Conflicts of interest arise when an individual's personal, financial, political, or professional interests could compromise or appear to compromise their impartiality and objectivity in editorial decisions. This includes situations where personal relationships, financial stakes, or affiliations may influence reporting or create bias, thus undermining the integrity of the story.
Guidance for Managing Conflicts
• Real, Potential, or Perceived Conflicts: All editorial staff must remain vigilant to identify any real, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that may damage the integrity of their reporting.
• Disclosure Requirements: Employees are required to disclose any relationships, financial interests, or affiliations that might influence their editorial judgment. Such disclosures should be made to their direct supervisors immediately upon recognition of a potential conflict.
Business Interests
• Separation of Roles: Employees must refrain from reporting on entities with which they have financial ties or vested interests, ensuring that their business dealings do not interfere with editorial independence.
• Transparency Protocol: If a conflict arises, staff must promptly notify their editor to assess the situation and determine the appropriate course of action.
Political Interests
• Impartial Coverage: Journalists must disclose any affiliations or support for political parties or candidates, ensuring that their reporting remains unbiased and fair.
• Content Review Process: Articles involving political figures or entities connected to an employee must undergo additional scrutiny by senior editors to mitigate potential bias.
Personal Interests
• Awareness of Bias: Staff must be aware of personal relationships that could affect their reporting. They should avoid covering stories that involve friends, family, or close associates.
• Recusal Procedure: In unavoidable situations where personal interests intersect with editorial responsibilities, employees must recuse themselves from the editorial process and report the conflict to their supervisor.
Protecting Editorial Independence
Editorial Structure: Our editorial processes are designed to operate independently of executive management and ownership. The editorial team maintains full authority over content decisions, free from external influence.
Do the guidelines include guidance on how to deal with conflicts related to personal interests?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Handling conflicts of interest
Process for mitigation of interest
At L’Orient-Le Jour, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity. A key component of this is ensuring that our editorial processes remain independent, transparent, and free from any conflicts of interest—whether real, potential, or perceived. This policy outlines how conflicts related to political, business, or personal interests are managed to protect the integrity of our reporting and editorial independence.
Identification of Conflicts of Interest
• Definition: Conflicts of interest arise when an individual's personal, financial, political, or professional interests could compromise or appear to compromise their impartiality and objectivity in editorial decisions. This includes situations where personal relationships, financial stakes, or affiliations may influence reporting or create bias, thus undermining the integrity of the story.
Guidance for Managing Conflicts
• Real, Potential, or Perceived Conflicts: All editorial staff must remain vigilant to identify any real, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that may damage the integrity of their reporting.
• Disclosure Requirements: Employees are required to disclose any relationships, financial interests, or affiliations that might influence their editorial judgment. Such disclosures should be made to their direct supervisors immediately upon recognition of a potential conflict.
Business Interests
• Separation of Roles: Employees must refrain from reporting on entities with which they have financial ties or vested interests, ensuring that their business dealings do not interfere with editorial independence.
• Transparency Protocol: If a conflict arises, staff must promptly notify their editor to assess the situation and determine the appropriate course of action.
Political Interests
• Impartial Coverage: Journalists must disclose any affiliations or support for political parties or candidates, ensuring that their reporting remains unbiased and fair.
• Content Review Process: Articles involving political figures or entities connected to an employee must undergo additional scrutiny by senior editors to mitigate potential bias.
Personal Interests
• Awareness of Bias: Staff must be aware of personal relationships that could affect their reporting. They should avoid covering stories that involve friends, family, or close associates.
• Recusal Procedure: In unavoidable situations where personal interests intersect with editorial responsibilities, employees must recuse themselves from the editorial process and report the conflict to their supervisor.
Protecting Editorial Independence
Editorial Structure: Our editorial processes are designed to operate independently of executive management and ownership. The editorial team maintains full authority over content decisions, free from external influence.
Process for mitigation of interest
At L’Orient-Le Jour, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity. A key component of this is ensuring that our editorial processes remain independent, transparent, and free from any conflicts of interest—whether real, potential, or perceived. This policy outlines how conflicts related to political, business, or personal interests are managed to protect the integrity of our reporting and editorial independence.
Identification of Conflicts of Interest
• Definition: Conflicts of interest arise when an individual's personal, financial, political, or professional interests could compromise or appear to compromise their impartiality and objectivity in editorial decisions. This includes situations where personal relationships, financial stakes, or affiliations may influence reporting or create bias, thus undermining the integrity of the story.
Guidance for Managing Conflicts
• Real, Potential, or Perceived Conflicts: All editorial staff must remain vigilant to identify any real, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that may damage the integrity of their reporting.
• Disclosure Requirements: Employees are required to disclose any relationships, financial interests, or affiliations that might influence their editorial judgment. Such disclosures should be made to their direct supervisors immediately upon recognition of a potential conflict.
Business Interests
• Separation of Roles: Employees must refrain from reporting on entities with which they have financial ties or vested interests, ensuring that their business dealings do not interfere with editorial independence.
• Transparency Protocol: If a conflict arises, staff must promptly notify their editor to assess the situation and determine the appropriate course of action.
Political Interests
• Impartial Coverage: Journalists must disclose any affiliations or support for political parties or candidates, ensuring that their reporting remains unbiased and fair.
• Content Review Process: Articles involving political figures or entities connected to an employee must undergo additional scrutiny by senior editors to mitigate potential bias.
Personal Interests
• Awareness of Bias: Staff must be aware of personal relationships that could affect their reporting. They should avoid covering stories that involve friends, family, or close associates.
• Recusal Procedure: In unavoidable situations where personal interests intersect with editorial responsibilities, employees must recuse themselves from the editorial process and report the conflict to their supervisor.
Protecting Editorial Independence
Editorial Structure: Our editorial processes are designed to operate independently of executive management and ownership. The editorial team maintains full authority over content decisions, free from external influence.
Does the Media Outlet’s structure protect the editorial processes from any undue influence from within or without?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Handling conflicts of interest
Process for mitigation of interest
At L’Orient-Le Jour, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity. A key component of this is ensuring that our editorial processes remain independent, transparent, and free from any conflicts of interest—whether real, potential, or perceived. This policy outlines how conflicts related to political, business, or personal interests are managed to protect the integrity of our reporting and editorial independence.
Identification of Conflicts of Interest
• Definition: Conflicts of interest arise when an individual's personal, financial, political, or professional interests could compromise or appear to compromise their impartiality and objectivity in editorial decisions. This includes situations where personal relationships, financial stakes, or affiliations may influence reporting or create bias, thus undermining the integrity of the story.
Guidance for Managing Conflicts
• Real, Potential, or Perceived Conflicts: All editorial staff must remain vigilant to identify any real, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that may damage the integrity of their reporting.
• Disclosure Requirements: Employees are required to disclose any relationships, financial interests, or affiliations that might influence their editorial judgment. Such disclosures should be made to their direct supervisors immediately upon recognition of a potential conflict.
Business Interests
• Separation of Roles: Employees must refrain from reporting on entities with which they have financial ties or vested interests, ensuring that their business dealings do not interfere with editorial independence.
• Transparency Protocol: If a conflict arises, staff must promptly notify their editor to assess the situation and determine the appropriate course of action.
Political Interests
• Impartial Coverage: Journalists must disclose any affiliations or support for political parties or candidates, ensuring that their reporting remains unbiased and fair.
• Content Review Process: Articles involving political figures or entities connected to an employee must undergo additional scrutiny by senior editors to mitigate potential bias.
Personal Interests
• Awareness of Bias: Staff must be aware of personal relationships that could affect their reporting. They should avoid covering stories that involve friends, family, or close associates.
• Recusal Procedure: In unavoidable situations where personal interests intersect with editorial responsibilities, employees must recuse themselves from the editorial process and report the conflict to their supervisor.
Protecting Editorial Independence
Editorial Structure: Our editorial processes are designed to operate independently of executive management and ownership. The editorial team maintains full authority over content decisions, free from external influence.
Process for mitigation of interest
At L’Orient-Le Jour, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity. A key component of this is ensuring that our editorial processes remain independent, transparent, and free from any conflicts of interest—whether real, potential, or perceived. This policy outlines how conflicts related to political, business, or personal interests are managed to protect the integrity of our reporting and editorial independence.
Identification of Conflicts of Interest
• Definition: Conflicts of interest arise when an individual's personal, financial, political, or professional interests could compromise or appear to compromise their impartiality and objectivity in editorial decisions. This includes situations where personal relationships, financial stakes, or affiliations may influence reporting or create bias, thus undermining the integrity of the story.
Guidance for Managing Conflicts
• Real, Potential, or Perceived Conflicts: All editorial staff must remain vigilant to identify any real, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that may damage the integrity of their reporting.
• Disclosure Requirements: Employees are required to disclose any relationships, financial interests, or affiliations that might influence their editorial judgment. Such disclosures should be made to their direct supervisors immediately upon recognition of a potential conflict.
Business Interests
• Separation of Roles: Employees must refrain from reporting on entities with which they have financial ties or vested interests, ensuring that their business dealings do not interfere with editorial independence.
• Transparency Protocol: If a conflict arises, staff must promptly notify their editor to assess the situation and determine the appropriate course of action.
Political Interests
• Impartial Coverage: Journalists must disclose any affiliations or support for political parties or candidates, ensuring that their reporting remains unbiased and fair.
• Content Review Process: Articles involving political figures or entities connected to an employee must undergo additional scrutiny by senior editors to mitigate potential bias.
Personal Interests
• Awareness of Bias: Staff must be aware of personal relationships that could affect their reporting. They should avoid covering stories that involve friends, family, or close associates.
• Recusal Procedure: In unavoidable situations where personal interests intersect with editorial responsibilities, employees must recuse themselves from the editorial process and report the conflict to their supervisor.
Protecting Editorial Independence
Editorial Structure: Our editorial processes are designed to operate independently of executive management and ownership. The editorial team maintains full authority over content decisions, free from external influence.