Samira Jafari works at the intersection of timeliness and truth. As the head of standards and practices at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, she guides journalists in “bringing light, not heat” to ensure ethical codes are followed and truth prevails. With more than 20 years of experience producing news content across broadcast and digital platforms at CNN and the Associated Press, Jafari works to balance editorial integrity with creative storytelling.

In this episode, we talk about determining newsworthiness, staying up-to-date on ethics codes, and building relationships with sources.

Guest: Samira Jafari, head of standards and practices at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Host: Alexis Derickson.