Ethical aspects of a journalist’s work under the conditions of martial state

Abstract

The article attempts to analyze the ethical aspects of a journalist’s work under martial law. The purpose and objectives of the research. The purpose of our research is to study the state of development of the issue of ethical norms of journalist activity in the conditions of martial law and to formulate the main ethical dilemmas in the work of modern media outlets. On the basis of modern research in the field of social communications, the state of development and research of the problem by Ukrainian scientists was studied. On the basis of the systematic method, which helped to form the characteristics of the concept of «ethical norm», its influence on the activity of a journalist and the peculiarities of the integration of ethical norms and the formation of public opinion in the conditions of martial law, the method of comparisons, which allowed to reveal the qualitative characteristics of the concept of «ethical norm» and to study the views modern researchers on the formation of this concept and the general comprehensive approach, which was the leading methodology of our research, the use of various Ukrainian and foreign codes of ethical norms, normative and legal framework regulating the activities of journalists and media outlets, in particular within the legal regime of martial law, was studied in the journalistic discourse. The concept of fact-checking and data verification during the presentation of information by a journalist and means of mass communication was studied separately; sources of effective fact-checking and data verification for the creation of highquality media content are identified. Summing up, the state of war requires special care, ethics, and responsibility from journalists in their professional activities. They must be guided by generally accepted standards of journalism, take into account the principles of information policy, and comply with the legislation regulating the dissemination of information. Ensuring objectivity, accuracy, and balance of information, as well as protection of human rights and freedoms, are the main priorities during martial law.