Editing Hard News Stories

 

What shall I tell you about news editing, about its virtues or faults?

About how it shapes the actions of politicians, celebrities, sportsmen and criminals; or how it professionally ornate the adverse activities of some and molds it Neutral. Shall I tell you how important objective stories are marred with subjective ink or shall I tell you how many wicked still fear from dye of news writer. But I must tell you, how news editors horribly sometimes come by trouble, when they raise voice of oppressed, give strength to downtrodden and liberate the subjugated not only through the effective use of diction but through unwavering commitment to safeguard and uphold rights of every human being.

Amidst all mechanical processes are evolving and professional practices are changing course, every professional is duty bound to carry out ethical obligations without undermining moral, religious and social standards.