On the Record policy

PMJA believes in a free and untethered press, but also recognizes that allowing conference attendees a space to speak freely and “off the record” can be a critical component of building strong relationships within the public media system. Therefore, the following policy will be observed during PMJA events: 

• Unless specifically noted as “off the record” all main sessions and break-out sessions at PMJA events should be considered to be on the record conversations, including Q&A. Requests for sessions to be “off the record” must be approved by the PMJA Conference Committee.  All scheduled sessions will be labeled as on or off the record in the conference app.

• Speakers at the PMJA Conference should assume that anything they say in their session is considered on the record. 

• All meet-up and roundtable conversations should be considered off the record conversations. That includes:

  • Affinity groups
  • Roundtables
  • Ask Me Anythings
  • Open Space
  • 1-1 Resume Reviews

• All press intending to report on any portion of the conference must identify themselves as such to organizers, and will be asked to wear a “press” ribbon on their name badges. 

• We respectfully request that all reporters confirm an attendee’s willingness to be quoted before including them in an article/story.