Media Outlet Hazara Express News Date of first publication 28/03/2025 Date of Latest Change 29/03/2025
16. Professionalism in the Media Outlet
16.1. Recruitment and Training
There shall be professional guidelines for the recruitment and training of editorial staff. This includes responsibilities for implementing diversity policy and staff welfare. Recruitment policy, (use of open competition etc.) and staff welfare principles should be publicly available.
Do you have guidelines for the recruitment and training of editorial staff?
YesDo those guidelines contain a diversity policy?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Yes, Hazara Express News' recruitment and training guidelines include a diversity policy. The policy ensures the inclusion of diverse perspectives in editorial content and fosters a culture of inclusivity, reflecting a broad range of voices, backgrounds, and viewpoints in journalism.
Do those guidelines cover staff welfare?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Yes, Hazara Express News' guidelines cover staff welfare, ensuring a supportive work environment. These guidelines focus on promoting the well-being of editorial staff, including fair compensation, work-life balance, and a safe and respectful workplace.
Are they publicly available?
No16.2. Working Conditions, Contract Policy and Labour Relations
Journalistic principles and practice should be supported by the organisational environment including protection for journalistic integrity through adherence to labour laws and regulations, transparency of contract policy and freedom to organise. The duration or nature of the contract should not inhibit a journalist from operating in an ethical manner and the organisation structure should protect that principle.
Do the regulations and guidelines for the employment of staff and engagement of contract journalists protect their editorial independence?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Yes, the regulations and guidelines for the employment of staff and engagement of contract journalists at Hazara Express News are designed to protect their editorial independence. These guidelines ensure that journalists, whether staff or contract-based, have the freedom to report without undue influence from external or internal pressures, including from advertisers, political interests, or any other sources. The outlet emphasizes the importance of editorial integrity and independence in its recruitment, training, and day-to-day editorial processes.
Are your employees (including freelance) covered by legal contracts and insurance?
YesDoes your staff have the freedom to organise?
YesDo you have an existing structure for social dialogue including a collective bargaining arrangement with appropriate trade unions?
NoAre there guidelines for contracts of engagement with freelance journalists?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Yes, Hazara Express News has guidelines for contracts of engagement with freelance journalists. These guidelines ensure that the terms of engagement are clear, fair, and mutually agreed upon, outlining the responsibilities, rights, and compensation for freelance journalists working with the outlet.
Do these guidelines ensure the ability of freelancers to adhere to the editorial principles?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Yes, Hazara Express News has guidelines for contracts of engagement with freelance journalists. These guidelines ensure that the terms of engagement are clear, fair, and mutually agreed upon, outlining the responsibilities, rights, and compensation for freelance journalists working with the outlet.
16.3. Staff Welfare
Responsibility for the welfare of staff and those contracted on a freelance basis should be an important part of a Media Outlet’s role. Organisational Editorial Guidelines should be protective against any form of discrimination and supportive of equality of opportunity. It should ensure safety at work and in the working environment (including remote and online) and have guidelines, which support staff who have been exposed to material of a sensitive or upsetting nature or have suffered physical or psychological harm in the course of their work.
Does your Media Outlet's rules and procedures protect against discrimination in the workplace?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Yes, Hazara Express News has rules and procedures in place to protect against discrimination in the workplace. These rules are designed to ensure equal opportunities for all staff and freelancers, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or other personal characteristics. The organization promotes a fair and inclusive working environment for everyone.
Does your Media Outlet's rules and procedures support equality of opportunity?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Yes, Hazara Express News’ rules and procedures support equality of opportunity. The outlet is committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff and contributors, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or background. This ensures a fair and inclusive working environment for everyone, fostering diversity and supporting a broad range of perspectives in its editorial processes.
Does your Media Outlet have a safety at work policy, which includes specific protection for journalists working in hostile environments?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Hazara Express News does not currently have a formal, publicly available safety at work policy. However, the media outlet recognizes the importance of protecting its journalists, especially those working in potentially hostile or dangerous environments. In such cases, measures are taken to ensure their safety, including providing appropriate training, equipment, and support, whenever possible.
Hazara Express News acknowledges the risks faced by journalists in the field and strives to implement safety protocols to safeguard their well-being. Efforts are made to prioritize journalists' safety and security, but formal guidelines are still under development for further clarity and protection.
Hazara Express News acknowledges the risks faced by journalists in the field and strives to implement safety protocols to safeguard their well-being. Efforts are made to prioritize journalists' safety and security, but formal guidelines are still under development for further clarity and protection.
Does your Media Outlet have guidelines to support editorial staff who have been exposed to material of a sensitive or upsetting nature?
N/ADoes your Media Outlet have guidelines to support editorial staff who suffered physical or psychological harm in the course of their work?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Hazara Express News is committed to ensuring the well-being of its editorial staff and is working toward developing comprehensive guidelines to support staff who may suffer physical or psychological harm during the course of their work.
While formalized, publicly available guidelines are still under development, the outlet takes proactive steps to address staff health and safety:
Physical Harm: In cases where journalists face physical harm while covering news, particularly in hostile environments or dangerous locations, the outlet prioritizes the health and recovery of its staff. This includes offering medical support, facilitating evacuation if needed, and providing compensation or insurance.
Psychological Harm: The outlet recognizes the potential psychological impact of working in high-stress situations or dealing with distressing content. Hazara Express News aims to provide emotional support through counseling services or referrals to mental health professionals. The editorial team also provides regular check-ins to ensure staff members’ mental health is monitored.
Follow-up Support: The outlet ensures that journalists receive ongoing support to help them cope with any harm or distress. This can include adjusted workloads, time off, or professional counseling.
While formalized, publicly available guidelines are still under development, the outlet takes proactive steps to address staff health and safety:
Physical Harm: In cases where journalists face physical harm while covering news, particularly in hostile environments or dangerous locations, the outlet prioritizes the health and recovery of its staff. This includes offering medical support, facilitating evacuation if needed, and providing compensation or insurance.
Psychological Harm: The outlet recognizes the potential psychological impact of working in high-stress situations or dealing with distressing content. Hazara Express News aims to provide emotional support through counseling services or referrals to mental health professionals. The editorial team also provides regular check-ins to ensure staff members’ mental health is monitored.
Follow-up Support: The outlet ensures that journalists receive ongoing support to help them cope with any harm or distress. This can include adjusted workloads, time off, or professional counseling.