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Public trust in the media is at an all time low, which emphasises the need for research into journalism ethics in the sector (Impress, 2022). Journalists working for established news titles in the UK draw primarily on an industry code of practice in defining journalism ethics (Stoker, 2020). Post-Leveson, there has been an emphasis on embedding The Editors’ Code into newsroom culture in organisations which subscribe to the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Journalists’ relationships with their community have a role to play in shaping their ethical practice, and while strong relationships with readers is deemed important, they are not explicitly recognised as driving ethical practice where the Code is foregrounded (Stoker 2023). In addressing the key theme of misinformation, this paper considers research with journalists working in hyperlocal news publications, based in non-traditional titles in newly emerging online spaces. Local news organisations often reflect the experiences and hi| Period | 5 Sep 2024 |
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| Event title | MeCCSA 2024 Annual Conference: Transcending the Permacrisis |
| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Manchester, United KingdomShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |