Comments on: Audio ethics http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2008/05/08/audio-ethics/ a group discussion about the future of student media Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:18:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Angela Grant http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2008/05/08/audio-ethics/#comment-258542 Angela Grant Tue, 20 May 2008 17:13:31 +0000 http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2008/05/08/audio-ethics/#comment-258542 I was on the ethics committee at work and we addressed this issue. We said that people should inform sources that interviews are recorded and that the recording may or may not be used online. I was on the ethics committee at work and we addressed this issue. We said that people should inform sources that interviews are recorded and that the recording may or may not be used online.

]]> By: Rob Rosenthal http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2008/05/08/audio-ethics/#comment-251684 Rob Rosenthal Sun, 11 May 2008 20:48:18 +0000 http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2008/05/08/audio-ethics/#comment-251684 I agree with Alfred. Sources should be informed as to how the material collected will be used. At the beginning of an interview, a journalist should remind the source what the interview is about, who it is for, and how it will be used. Indeed, if possible, get that conversation on tape. While release forms are not typically used, recording this conversation may act like a release form. I agree with Alfred. Sources should be informed as to how the material collected will be used. At the beginning of an interview, a journalist should remind the source what the interview is about, who it is for, and how it will be used. Indeed, if possible, get that conversation on tape. While release forms are not typically used, recording this conversation may act like a release form.

]]> By: St Louis Missouri News http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2008/05/08/audio-ethics/#comment-249861 St Louis Missouri News Sat, 10 May 2008 02:57:41 +0000 http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2008/05/08/audio-ethics/#comment-249861 I say YES - they are both legally and ethically obligated to tell a source exactly how an audio recording might be used - just like radio professionals are required to announce a caller is on the air - Kevin Slaten in St Louis (Fans 590) was fired for not announcing Dave Duncan was on there air (Cardinals Coach) I say YES - they are both legally and ethically obligated to tell a source exactly how an audio recording might be used - just like radio professionals are required to announce a caller is on the air - Kevin Slaten in St Louis (Fans 590) was fired for not announcing Dave Duncan was on there air (Cardinals Coach)

]]> By: Jared Silfies http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2008/05/08/audio-ethics/#comment-248499 Jared Silfies Thu, 08 May 2008 17:49:13 +0000 http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2008/05/08/audio-ethics/#comment-248499 I'm more inclined to say that we shouldn't have to explain how the material will be published, however I think that it's a question left up to the individual reporter. I don't think that the source should have a say in how the material is collected -- after all the university president was asked beforehand about being recorded. Yet I feel we're in a bit of a transition phase. Most people who don't use online news the way the "newer" or "younger" audiences wouldn't expect to see a reporter (especially a student) doing something other than writing. If the radio or TV stations were there they might have different expectations. Once the concept of a reporter/producer becomes the standard --instead of reporter/writer -- I feel the problem will correct itself. The staff at my college newspaper (scratch that, news organization) has started introducing themselves as producers from The Commuter. While we don't have the equipment for a lot of audio or video yet I see the distinction creating an attitude in the interviewees. They understand it's not just about the printed product anymore. I’m more inclined to say that we shouldn’t have to explain how the material will be published, however I think that it’s a question left up to the individual reporter.

I don’t think that the source should have a say in how the material is collected — after all the university president was asked beforehand about being recorded. Yet I feel we’re in a bit of a transition phase.

Most people who don’t use online news the way the “newer” or “younger” audiences wouldn’t expect to see a reporter (especially a student) doing something other than writing. If the radio or TV stations were there they might have different expectations.

Once the concept of a reporter/producer becomes the standard –instead of reporter/writer — I feel the problem will correct itself.

The staff at my college newspaper (scratch that, news organization) has started introducing themselves as producers from The Commuter. While we don’t have the equipment for a lot of audio or video yet I see the distinction creating an attitude in the interviewees.

They understand it’s not just about the printed product anymore.

]]> By: John Robinson http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2008/05/08/audio-ethics/#comment-248476 John Robinson Thu, 08 May 2008 17:22:54 +0000 http://www.collegemediainnovation.org/blog/2008/05/08/audio-ethics/#comment-248476 I say the journalist has no obligation to grant the source the power to dictate where his on-the-record words can be used. I understand your point and might -- might -- consider it if the person being interviewed was someone not used to dealing with the media. But a university president? He's speaking to a reporter on the record and his words are out there. He no longer owns the power to control where they are used. That they are used for print or audio shouldn't make any difference, precisely for the reason you state. I say the journalist has no obligation to grant the source the power to dictate where his on-the-record words can be used.

I understand your point and might — might — consider it if the person being interviewed was someone not used to dealing with the media. But a university president? He’s speaking to a reporter on the record and his words are out there. He no longer owns the power to control where they are used. That they are used for print or audio shouldn’t make any difference, precisely for the reason you state.

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