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Editorial Policies and Guidelines for Anahon Media Platform

Purpose

The purpose of these editorial policies and guidelines is to ensure the integrity, quality, and credibility of content created and published by Anahon Media Platform. These guidelines cover content creation, publication, correction procedures, and safety measures.

Positive / Solution Journalism Policy

Since AnaHon announced itself as an independent media platform, we also believe in the role of positive journalism.

We focus on solution-based journalism, providing multiple approaches and perspectives to fully cover each story. We identify trending topics and ensure audience engagement through various content formats such as infographics, reels, short documentaries, interviews, and posts across our platforms: WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and our website.

We also prioritize communication with our audience through comments, live chats, and platform-optimized content.

Responsibilities

Programs Director

  • Oversees all editorial activities and ensures alignment with the platform’s vision and mission.

  • Chairs the weekly editorial meeting.

Production Manager

  • Manages day-to-day production activities and ensures content quality.

  • Holds daily meetings with Project Officers, reporters, content creators, and podcasters.

Project Officers (per program)

  • Responsible for the content and operations of their specific program.

  • Coordinates daily with reporters, content creators, and podcasters.

  • Participates in weekly editorial and daily production meetings.

Reporters

  • Gather and report news and stories.

  • Attend daily meetings with Project Officers and the Production Manager.

Content Creators

  • Develop multimedia content including articles, videos, and social media posts.

  • Attend daily meetings with Project Officers and the Production Manager.

Podcasters

  • Produce and host podcast episodes.

  • Attend daily meetings with Project Officers and the Production Manager.

Editorial Meetings

Weekly Editorial Meeting

Participants: Programs Director, Production Manager, Project Officers
Purpose: Discuss strategy, upcoming projects, and content quality.
Agenda:

  • Review past week’s content

  • Plan upcoming projects

  • Address editorial issues

  • Align content with platform’s mission

Daily Production Meeting

Participants: Production Manager, Project Officers, Reporters, Content Creators, Podcasters
Purpose: Coordinate tasks, address ongoing issues.
Agenda:

  • Assign daily tasks

  • Project updates

  • Resolve production issues

  • Share urgent news and changes

Content Creation

Accuracy and Objectivity

  • Thorough research and fact-checking

  • Balanced and unbiased reporting

  • Verified, credible sources

Relevance and Impact

  • Focus on cultural, social, economic, and political topics

  • Empower youth and community-led initiatives

Ethical Standards

  • Avoid plagiarism and respect copyright laws

  • Disclose conflicts of interest

Inclusivity

  • Represent diverse voices

  • Promote equity and avoid discrimination

Ethical Handling of Live Content

  • Plan and review live sessions in advance

  • Avoid compromising safety, dignity, or privacy

  • Designate live moderators

  • End or pause broadcasts if necessary

  • Clearly mark live content

Ethical Handling of Violent and Explicit Content

  • Use only when essential and in public interest

  • Avoid sensationalism, respect victims

  • Include content warnings

  • Minimize harm with editing techniques

  • Require editorial oversight

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  • Clearly mark AI-generated visuals

  • Use AI for fact-checking and post-production

  • Final decisions made by human editors

  • Maintain transparency and editorial integrity

Ethical Treatment of Children and Vulnerable People

  • Obtain informed consent

  • Respect privacy and anonymity

  • Avoid exploitation

  • Portray with empathy and care

  • Editorial review required

Publication

Editorial Review

  • Content reviewed for accuracy and clarity

  • Ensure alignment with guidelines

Approval Process

  • Requires sign-off from Production Manager and Programs Director

  • Legal team review for sensitive stories

Transparency

  • Maintain honesty and integrity

  • Protect source confidentiality

  • Disclose affiliations and sponsorships

Reporting

  • Disclose location and travel arrangements

  • Maintain editorial independence

Anonymity and Protection of Sources

  • Grant anonymity to protect at-risk sources

  • Approval by senior editorial team

  • Secure internal documentation

  • Use clear indicators for audience

Moderation and Defamation Protection

  • Remove defamatory or harmful comments

  • Monitor interactions actively

  • Encourage respectful dialogue

  • Report serious violations to authorities

Correction Procedures

  1. Promptly correct factual or editorial errors

  2. Accept correction requests via official channels

  3. Assess claims and approve necessary corrections

  4. Maintain internal log of corrections

  5. Ensure transparency and visibility of updates

Safety Measures

Journalist Safety

  • Provide safety training and protocols

Digital Security

  • Implement strong cybersecurity practices

Anonymous Reporting

  • Enable secure, anonymous tip submissions

Staff Support for Sensitive Content

  1. Provide emotional and psychological support

  2. Encourage internal reporting of distress

  3. Offer legal support for harassment cases

  4. Provide preventive training and briefings

Implementation and Training

  • Provide ongoing training on editorial and digital safety standards

  • Monitor guideline implementation

  • Regularly evaluate and update policies

Handling UGC and Eyewitness Content

  • Verify all UGC before use

  • Ensure editorial review

  • Label clearly and obtain proper rights

  • Assign dedicated team for management

Content Types Distinction

News

  • Factual, verified, balanced

  • Labeled as “News”

Commercial

  • Labeled as “Sponsored” or “Advertisement”

  • Distinct from editorial content

Opinion

  • Clearly marked

  • Based on facts but includes personal views

Business Conflicts of Interest

  • Ensure editorial independence from commercial influence

  • Clearly label paid content

  • Separate editorial and business teams

  • Oversight by Management Directory

Political Conflicts of Interest

  • Remain neutral and unbiased

  • Disclose affiliations if needed

  • Review sensitive content

Personal Conflicts of Interest

  • Disclose personal relationships that may affect content

  • Apply additional oversight where needed

  • Ensure transparency and accountability

Correction of Inaccuracies

  • Prompt corrections

  • Clearly indicated and logged

  • Same visibility as original content

  • Allow public correction requests

Conclusion

These editorial guidelines uphold AnaHon Media Platform’s mission to deliver credible, ethical, and impactful journalism. Policies are regularly updated and shared with all team members.

Program Director: Saad Matar
Strategic Research Director: Khaled W. Sabbagh