Assignment Quote by Jessica Savitch
“Never refuse an assignment except when there is a conflict of interest, a potential of danger to you or your family, or you hold a strongly biased attitude about the subject under focus.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Broadcast Journalism Ethics, Jessica Savitch, 1985
One should decline tasks only when they conflict with personal safety, family, or impartiality.
In simple terms: Avoid assignments that threaten safety or bias.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize integrity and safety.
Themes
ethics
conflict of interest
professionalism
safety
bias
Mood
serious
thoughtful
Type
ethical
advisory
When to use this quote
- news reporting
- legal advice
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
moral duty
risk assessment
journalistic standards
Questions to Reflect On
- When is a conflict truly a conflict?
- How to balance duty and personal values?
A Different Perspective
Sometimes conflict is ambiguous and hard to identify.
