Is a news ombuds still needed these days? The Canadian Journalism Foundation is hosting a panel discussion to answer that question and more called "Keeping an Eye on Journalism". The event takes place at Innis Town Hall at the University of Toronto on Tuesday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. After the presentation, there will be Q&A with the audience followed by a reception in the adjacent café where panelists and guests can continue the discussion.
WHAT
Keeping an Eye on Journalism (panel discussion)
Wikis, bloggers, media critics... or ombuds? Which is better? Is the
watchdog function more effective inside or outside a media organization?
The New York Times, the Toronto Star and the CBC have ombuds or public
editors. The public says it trusts a media organization with that
position. So why don't more newspapers and broadcasters follow? A CJF
Forum asks the question -- is an ombuds still needed these days?
WHO:
CBC ombuds Vince Carlin
Toronto Star public editor Kathy English
National Post assistant managing editor John Racovali
Ryerson journalism professor Jeffrey Dvorkin will moderate.
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 25, Presentation 6:30 p.m., Reception 8:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave., Toronto
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit
http://cjfombuds.eventbrite.com/
To view past CJF Forums, visit http://cjf-fjc.ca/programs_past.htm
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