Counts Quote by Michael Ignatieff
“A good journalist is modest; his only job is simple: to decide what counts as news.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ethics of Journalism by Michael Ignatieff, 2002
A journalist's core duty is to judge what truly matters as news.
In simple terms: Journalists decide what counts.
Prioritize truth in reporting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- editorial meetings
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define newsworthiness?
- What values guide your decisions?
Bias can cloud judgment.