2009: The Future of Ethical Journalism

Introduction

Center Director Stephen J.A. Ward gives the welcoming introduction to the Center for Journalism Ethics’ first conference.

Session 1 – Surviving the Media Carnage: Pathways to Good Journalism

Panelists Kathy Bissen, Ellen Foley, Phil Rosenthal and Jon Sawyer discuss the decline of traditional economic models for journalism, future pathways and new models.

Session 2 – Ethical Situationals, Tough Calls in the Newsroom

Panelists Scott Anderson, Martin Kaiser, Glen Mabie and Owen Ullmann talk about their toughest ethical challenges and how they’ve responded to specific cases and situations.

Session 3 – Media Accountability, Dialogue with Public Editor of the New York Times

Clark Hoyt, public editor of the New York Times, discusses his role and his assessment of journalism ethics today.

Session 4 – Future of Investigative Journalism

Panelists Robert Cribb, Andy Hall, Brant Houston and Kate Parry discuss the future of their craft and consider new models for funding investigative journalism.