As employees of public service media, where do we draw the line between professional and private? When the stories we want to tell are deeply embedded in our personal life, can we maintain journalistic integrity? In this session, we screen two examples of public media employees turning the camera to themselves. Both documentaries explore sensitive topics regarding the filmmakers' families. While some organizations enforce regulations on dealing with matters of personal involvement, others embrace this type of editorial freedom. Can we take advantage of our access to public media platforms? Do our stories matter? Are we reliable storytellers when it comes to issues that involve ourselves? When does sharing our family stories start to feel exploitative and when does it clash with journalistic ethics? What are the repercussions? In this session we will discuss about the traps and tips of using our corporate platforms to tell our personal stories.
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