ETHNIC DIVERSITY POLICY

Ethnic Diversity Policy in Hiring Practices



Ethnic Diversity Policy in Hiring Practices

Introduction

Diversity policies at news media organizations are designed to increase the presence and influence of those population groups who historically have been underrepresented or misrepresented in news reports and in the newsroom. These policies are often developed and explained in terms of journalism ethics, social responsibility, inclusiveness, or good business practice. As a business practice, the implementation of a sound diversity policy in hiring practice beyond a mere antidiscrimination clause has a proven ability to increase a news medium's audience, market share, and profits. Nonetheless, news media organizations ...