Editorial | Having a camera and a mic doesn’t make you a journalist
Summary
The rise of self-styled journalists using cameras and mics without adhering to ethical standards risks damaging press freedom and public trust in Nepal. The Press Council has begun monitoring such activities to protect professional journalism.
Key Points
- Technological advances have changed journalism but ethical standards remain crucial despite easy access to publishing tools.
- Some self-styled journalists engage in confrontational tactics, entering government offices without permission, which harms trust and accountability.
- Such practices risk providing governments justification to impose stricter media regulations and threaten press freedom.
- The Press Council and professional media organizations are taking steps to enforce ethical journalism and discipline violations.
