The Journalist-Whistleblower Relationship Rules
From Whistleblowers of America Roundtable by Whistleblowers of America
April 5, 2025 · 1h 0m · Season 3 · Episode 2
About this episode
The episode discusses the essential relationship between journalists and whistleblowers, focusing on the rules of engagement and the preparation needed before going public.
Journalists and whistleblowers need each other, but what are the rules of engagement? Whistleblowers are motivated to tell their stories but knowing when you are ready to go public is important to success. It takes planning, research preparation, content development and editorial approval before a story goes to press.
Topics covered
- journalism
- whistleblowing
- media relations
- rules of engagement
- storytelling
Keywords
- whistleblowers
- journalists
- media
- storytelling
- engagement rules
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Whistleblowers of America
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