ORF Editorial Statute [ORF-Redakteursstatut]

Name of code

ORF Editorial Statute [ORF-Redakteursstatut]

Originator of code

Public Service Media in Austria [Österreichischer Rundfunk] (ORF)

Country

Austria

Original language

German

Year of creation

1973

Type of code

Journalism

Main frame of accountability

Market

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Procedural

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The Editorial Statute of ORF, Austria’s public service media, secures independence, personal responsibility, and freedom of the journalistic profession within the company. It is worth noting that the Statute considers the legal framework of public service broadcasting and underscores the importance of ensuring that the programs produced uphold human dignity and fundamental rights, equality, and integration. Furthermore, democratic discourse should be encouraged. The Statute is obligatory for all employees who contribute journalistic content.

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