Working Groups: Principles of Public Media

Preface

These principles define the essential value of Public Media to U.S. society, the unique role they play within the global media environment, and the ways their editorial integrity is assured.

They are intended to provide the case for public and private support of Public Media, challenge Public Media organizations to earn that support, and safeguard the ability of Public Media to serve the public.

The four principles that follow address the objectives of Public Media, the range of means by which they achieve these objectives, their working methods and practices, and the needed working relationships among their varied constituencies.

While intended to guide the full range of Public Media, the principles are grounded in the traditions of public broadcasting in providing educational, cultural and public service to the citizens of the United States.

 

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