A News Ombudsman receives ad investigates complaints from newspaper readers or listeners or viewers of radio and television about accuracy, fairness, balance and good taste in news coverage. He or she recommends appropriate remedies or responses to correct or clarify news reports.
The first newspaper ombudsman in the US was appointed in June 1967 to act for readers of The Courier-Journal and The Louisville Times.
Organisation of News Ombudsmen (ONO) was founded in 1980. This organisation includes approximately 100 experienced jouranlists around the world. No two ombudsmen work exactly alike. However, they monitor news and feature columns, photography and other graphic materials for fairness, accuracy and balance. They investigate and reply to comments and complaints concerning published or broadcast news and feature material. They obtain explaination from editors and other staff members for readers, viewers or listeners.
In India, The Hindu is having news ombudsman and writes regularly for the readers, following the media ethics.
The first newspaper ombudsman in the US was appointed in June 1967 to act for readers of The Courier-Journal and The Louisville Times.
Organisation of News Ombudsmen (ONO) was founded in 1980. This organisation includes approximately 100 experienced jouranlists around the world. No two ombudsmen work exactly alike. However, they monitor news and feature columns, photography and other graphic materials for fairness, accuracy and balance. They investigate and reply to comments and complaints concerning published or broadcast news and feature material. They obtain explaination from editors and other staff members for readers, viewers or listeners.
In India, The Hindu is having news ombudsman and writes regularly for the readers, following the media ethics.
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