Integrity
Tell the truth. Never invent access, quotes, observations, evidence or relationships.
GSR FIELD OPERATIONS / CODE SA-03
FIELD
CODE
Authority is limited. Integrity is not. These standards govern how every Signal Agent represents Ghost Signal Radio.
CORE PRINCIPLE
TRUST IS THE
CREDENTIAL.
A title, badge, access pass or credential does not make someone trustworthy. Conduct does. The confidence given to one Signal Agent affects every future GSR relationship.
Accuracy
Separate what you know, what a source said, what you observed and what remains uncertain. Correct errors promptly.
Professional conduct
Treat venues, sources, guests, staff, fellow contributors and the public with patience and respect.
Assignment-specific authority
Authority is limited to the specific assignment and instructions issued by Ghost Signal Radio. No one may self-deploy under GSR authority.
GSR name & credentials
Use the GSR name, title or credentials only for approved work. Never use access primarily for personal benefit or imply broader authority.
Venue relationships
Do not make business commitments, negotiate partnerships, promise coverage, promise favorable coverage or make promises to venues for GSR.
Safety & legal access
Follow applicable laws, venue rules, safety instructions and access restrictions. GSR never authorizes trespassing, unlawful access, unsafe behavior or unauthorized entry.
Confidential information
Protect private, embargoed, off-record or otherwise restricted information and follow the newsroom’s handling instructions.
Accurate submissions
Label files clearly, provide honest context, identify edits and include permissions, names, dates and sources needed for verification.
Conflicts of interest
Disclose personal, financial, employment or relationship conflicts before accepting or proposing coverage.
Accountability
Communicate problems quickly, follow instructions and accept correction. Conduct that threatens safety or trust may end participation.
SIGNAL AGENTS CANNOT
- Make business commitments or negotiate partnerships for GSR
- Promise coverage, favorable coverage or publication
- Speak for GSR editorial policy
- Misuse credentials or media access for personal benefit
- Claim an assignment they have not received
- Enter restricted areas without authorization
- Make promises to venues on behalf of GSR
Violation of the Field Code, dishonesty, unsafe conduct or misuse of the GSR identity may result in removal from the Signal Agent program.