ONEST Network – Editorial Standards & Policy

Last updated: 1/2025

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1. Mission & Principles

 

ONEST Network is an independent, reader-supported media organization committed to factual, nonpartisan journalism. Our mission is to deliver clarity over noise, depth over clickbait, and global understanding over polarization.

 

Our editorial work is guided by three principles:

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• Accuracy – Facts are verified through primary sources and reputable institutions.

• Independence – Editorial decisions are free from political or commercial influence.

• Accountability – Mistakes are corrected transparently and promptly.

 

2. Editorial Oversight

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• Editor-in-Chief: Volodymyr Nesterov

        - Assigns coverage priorities.

        - Reviews and approves reporting before publication.

        - Ensures adherence to ONEST’s editorial policy.

        - Oversees all editorial content.
 

• Foreign Affairs Correspondent: Olga Nesterova
  - Reports on international diplomacy, summits, and global affairs.

       - Submits all coverage to the Editor-in-Chief for approval prior to release.

       - Produces original reporting, interviews, and analysis under editorial review.
 

• Contributing Reporters
  - ONEST employs a variety of independent on-location reporters on a contractual basis, who adhere to the standards set by the organization.
  - Their work is subject to the same editorial review process to ensure accuracy, fairness, and independence.

This oversight structure ensures all ONEST content is subject to editorial review before reaching the public.
 

3. Editorial Process
 

1. Assignment & Planning

   • Topics are assigned by the Editor-in-Chief or pitched by correspondents.

   • All assignments must align with ONEST’s mission and audience interests.
      

2. Reporting & Verification

   • Sources are verified through direct interviews, official documents, and reputable institutions.

   • Anonymous or third-party claims are not published without corroboration.
      

3. Review & Approval

   • Drafts are submitted to the Editor-in-Chief.

   • Review covers accuracy, clarity, neutrality, and adherence to standards.

   • No article, newsletter, or video is published without editorial approval.
      

4. Publication & Distribution

   • Approved content is published across ONEST’s platforms (website, newsletters, livestreams, and social channels).
      

5. Corrections

   • If errors are identified post-publication, ONEST issues transparent corrections or updates.

   • Corrections are clearly marked to maintain reader trust.
      

4. Conflicts of Interest
 

• ONEST staff and contributors do not accept compensation, gifts, or incentives that may influence coverage.

• Sponsors are clearly labeled and separated from editorial content.

• Sponsored content is never presented as independent reporting.
   

5. Reader Accountability
 

• Readers may contact media@onestnetwork.com to flag errors, provide feedback, or request corrections.

• ONEST commits to addressing all concerns in a timely manner.
   

6. Global Track Record
 

ONEST has been accredited and reported from major international events including the G7 Leaders’ Summit, NATO summits, and other high profile events. Our reporting serves an audience of over 6 million readers in 112 countries.
 

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