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Should journalists use social media to voice their opinions?
Twitter outrage can reflect poorly on a publication that strives for impartiality. At the same time, journalists rightly want to use the platform for its designed purpose: sharing views and discussing opinions
Posted: 15 December 2020 By: Regan Kerr All views are my own, not those of my employer is an oft-seen disclaimer on journalists’ social media profiles but these days hardly anyone buys it.
Even when it is not the intention, our online activity has an impact on our news outlet’s public image. Some journalists self-censor and do not share their personal opinions on news, or at least they think very, very carefully before hitting the “Tweet” button. Others follow their employer’s social media guidelines that provide at least some framework for what is and is not acceptable behaviour on social platforms. But for most, finding the right balance is a true minefield.