Newsroom Standards
The ImpaxNews newsroom operates under strict professional standards designed to ensure accurate, fair, and ethical journalism.
Professional Standards
Accuracy and Verification
- All facts must be verified through multiple reliable sources
- Direct quotes must be confirmed with speakers when possible
- Statistical data must be sourced from authoritative sources
- Breaking news requires immediate verification protocols
Fairness and Balance
- Multiple perspectives presented in controversial topics
- Right of reply offered to individuals and organizations
- Clear distinction between news reporting and opinion
- Proportionate coverage based on significance and impact
Editorial Process
Story Development
- Assignment: Stories assigned based on newsworthiness and public interest
- Research: Comprehensive research and source gathering
- Reporting: Interview subjects and gather information
- Writing: Draft articles following house style and standards
- Editing: Multiple editing rounds for accuracy and clarity
- Fact-checking: Independent verification of all claims
- Publication: Final approval and publication process
Quality Control
- Copy editors review all content for accuracy and style
- Legal review for sensitive content
- Senior editor approval required for publication
- Post-publication monitoring for accuracy
Ethics and Conduct
Journalistic Ethics
- Commitment to truth and public interest
- Independence from commercial and political pressures
- Respect for privacy and human dignity
- Transparency about sources and methods
Conflict of Interest
- Disclosure of any potential conflicts
- Recusal from stories involving personal interests
- Clear guidelines for outside activities
Coverage Principles
- Public Interest: Priority given to stories serving the public good
- Timeliness: Breaking news covered promptly and accurately
- Context: Background and analysis provided for complex issues
- Accessibility: Clear, understandable presentation for all readers
Contact Newsroom
Press releases, story tips, and editorial inquiries: editor@impaxnews.com