Situation As a senior intern at the Associated Press Managing Editors (APME), you’ve been asked to present to next year’s interns at the APME annual conference.

QUESTION

Situation As a senior intern at the Associated Press Managing Editors (APME), you’ve been asked to present to next year’s interns at the APME annual conference. New interns typically gather for dinner, speeches, and presentations the Friday night before the weekend conference; your presentation will train interns on government regulations and policies and how they impact the communication profession and will describe your approach to balancing federal laws with professional ethics. Directions Describe how you would balance federal laws that challenge your profession’s ethics. For your APME presentation, include the following essential elements:

* Describe how the First Amendment bears on contemporary communication practices.

* What is and is not protected by the First Amendment

* What’s covered

* What’s excluded

* At least one related current controversial topic, such as Ayyadurai’s suit of Techdirt

* Explain the impact federal regulatory bodies have on the work of communications professionals.

* Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

* Net neutrality

* National Telecommunications and Information Administration

* Describe the interrelationship between government regulators and the public or corporations.

* Evaluate the balance of compliance with national security measures with maintaining source confidentiality. Be sure to use concrete examples. What to Submit Every project has a deliverable or deliverables, which are the files that must be submitted before your project can be assessed.

For this project, you must submit the following: Presentation Your presentation should include 9 to 20 slides with speaker notes. Use the presentation template created for this specific assignment. The presentation must include: Describes the relationship of the First Amendment to contemporary communication practices Explains the impact federal regulatory bodies have on the work of communication professionals Describes the interrelationship between government regulators and the public or corporations Evaluates the balance of compliance with national security measures with maintaining source confidentiality by using specific examples

ANSWER

Title: Balancing Federal Laws and Professional Ethics in Communication

Slide 1:
– Title: Balancing Federal Laws and Professional Ethics in Communication
– Presenter: [Your Name]
– Date: [Date]
– Associated Press Managing Editors (APME) Annual Conference

Slide 2:
– Introduction
– Welcome and Introduction to the Topic
– Purpose: Training interns on government regulations and policies and their impact on the communication profession

Slide 3:
– The First Amendment and Contemporary Communication Practices
– Importance of the First Amendment in the United States
– Guarantees freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
– Fundamental for a free and democratic society

Slide 4:
– What is Protected by the First Amendment?
– Broad protection for various forms of expression
– Speech, press, assembly, religion, and petition
– Protects controversial, unpopular, and minority views

Slide 5:
– What is Not Protected by the First Amendment?
– Certain limitations and exceptions
– Incitement to violence
– Defamation, obscenity, and hate speech
– Commercial speech and false advertising

Slide 6:
– Current Controversial Topic: Ayyadurai’s Suit of Techdirt
– Briefly explain the case and controversy
– Discuss the legal implications and challenges for communication professionals
– Highlight the clash between freedom of speech and defamation laws

Slide 7:
– Impact of Federal Regulatory Bodies on Communication Professionals
– Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
– Role in regulating broadcasting, telecommunication, and cable industries
– Ensures fair competition, allocates spectrum, and promotes public interest

Slide 8:
– Net Neutrality and its Impact
– Definition and importance of net neutrality
– Discuss the FCC’s role in promoting and protecting net neutrality
– Explain the implications for communication professionals and the public

Slide 9:
– National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
– Overview of the NTIA’s responsibilities and functions
– Manages federal spectrum use and advises on telecommunications policy
– Influence on communication professionals through policy recommendations

Slide 10:
– Interrelationship between Government Regulators and the Public/Corporations
– Government regulators as mediators between public interests and corporations
– Public’s right to access information and ensure fair competition
– Regulators’ role in protecting consumer rights and privacy

Slide 11:
– Evaluate Balance of Compliance with National Security Measures and Source Confidentiality
– Importance of national security measures in protecting citizens
– Challenges in maintaining source confidentiality for communication professionals
– Concrete example: Whistleblower cases and the balance between transparency and national security

Slide 12:
– Case Study: Edward Snowden and the NSA Leaks
– Discuss Edward Snowden’s disclosure of classified information
– Analyze the ethical implications for communication professionals
– Highlight the tension between national security and freedom of the press

Slide 13:
– Maintaining Source Confidentiality: Journalistic Principles
– The ethical duty to protect sources’ confidentiality
– Importance of anonymous sources for investigative journalism
– Balancing legal obligations and professional ethics

Slide 14:
– Concrete Example: Apple vs. FBI Encryption Battle
– Explain the case and the conflict between the FBI and Apple
– Discuss the impact on communication professionals and user privacy
– Highlight the ethical considerations in assisting law enforcement while protecting user data

Slide 15:
– Finding a Balance: Recommendations for Communication Professionals
– Understand and adhere to federal laws and regulations
– Advocate for transparent and fair policies
– Engage in ethical decision-making processes

Slide 16:
– Conclusion
– Recap the main points covered in the presentation
– Emphasize the importance of balancing federal laws and professional ethics in communication

Slide 17:
– Q&A Session
– Encourage the interns

to ask questions and share their thoughts

Slide 18:
– Additional Resources
– Provide a list of recommended readings and resources for further exploration

Slide 19:
– Thank You!
– Express gratitude to the audience for their attention
– Encourage further dialogue and engagement on the topic

Slide 20:
– Contact Information
– Provide your contact information for any follow-up questions or discussions

Note: The speaker notes should provide additional details, explanations, and examples to accompany each slide. Remember to adjust the content and design of the presentation to suit your style and the specific requirements of the APME conference.