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{{short description|American association of news directors and executives}}
{{for|the Canadian organization|RTDNA Canada}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Radio Television Digital News Association
| logo = File:RTDNA logo.png
| former_name = Radio-Television News Directors Association
| industry = Journalism
| founded = 1946
| key_people = Dan Shelley (President and CEO)
| website = {{URL|https://rtdna.org}}
}}
The '''Radio Television Digital News Association''' ('''RTDNA''', pronounced the same as "[[rotunda (disambiguation)|rotunda]]"), formerly the '''Radio-Television News Directors Association''' ('''RTNDA'''), is a [[United States]]-based membership organization of radio, television, and online news directors, producers, executives, reporters, students and educators. Among its functions are the maintenance of journalistic ethics and the preservation of the free speech rights of broadcast journalists.
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==History==
The RTDNA was founded in 1946
In 1952, the group's willingness to accept name changes proved useful when they renamed themselves the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA). This change reflected the importance of television and welcomed members from Canada, Mexico, and other countries by removing the word "national."<ref name=":0" /> More recently, in early 2010, they updated their name to include the word "digital" to highlight that industry's growing significance.
Murrow famously gave a speech<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rtdna.org/content/edward_r_murrow_s_1958_wires_lights_in_a_box_speech |title=Wires and Lights in a Box Speech |publisher=Radio Television Digital News Association |access-date=2016-12-22}}</ref> at an RTNDA event held in his honor in 1958. The speech was harshly critical of the network television establishment of the day, and its emphasis on popular entertainment rather than news and public affairs programming. This speech was the cornerstone of the plot of the 2005 motion picture ''[[Good Night, and Good Luck]]''.▼
It was founded as an industry group to set standards for the nascent field of broadcast journalism and to defend the [[First Amendment to the United States Constitution|First Amendment]] in instances where broadcast media was being threatened.
▲Edward R. Murrow famously gave a speech<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rtdna.org/content/edward_r_murrow_s_1958_wires_lights_in_a_box_speech |title=Wires and Lights in a Box Speech |publisher=Radio Television Digital News Association |access-date=2016-12-22}}</ref> at an RTNDA event held in his honor in 1958. The speech was harshly critical of the network television establishment of the day, and its emphasis on popular entertainment rather than news and public affairs programming. This speech was the cornerstone of the plot of the 2005 motion picture ''[[Good Night, and Good Luck]]''.
==Awards==
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'''[[Edward R. Murrow Award (Radio Television Digital News Association)|Edward R. Murrow Awards]]'''
The Radio Television Digital News Association has been honoring outstanding achievements in electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971.
'''
RTDNA honors outstanding achievements in the coverage of diversity with the Kaleidoscope Awards The award was developed as part of RTDNA's commitment to achieve diversity in the newsroom through developing news content and editorial staffs that reflect the changing face of communities. The purpose of the award is to encourage and showcase journalistic excellence in covering issues of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity. It is presented annually to news organizations that show an ongoing commitment to covering the diversity of the communities they serve.
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The Radio Television Digital News Association and the National Endowment for Financial Education work together to honor the very best in personal finance reporting.
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The award is presented as part of the Money Matters resource. Money Matters is a tool to help journalists better cover stories about financial issues on television, radio and online. One television, radio, and online journalist each receive a $1,000 prize and an invitation to present at the Excellence in Journalism conference.
'''
The Radio Television Digital News Association partners with the Gannett Foundation to honor the very best in investigative reporting. The award recognizes groundbreaking work by a journalist or a staff that creatively used digital tools in the role of being a community's watchdog. Special consideration is given to journalism that helps a community understand and address important issues. The winner receives a $5,000 prize awarded at the Excellence in Journalism conference.
===Lifetime Achievement Awards===
'''
Named for the first news director of CBS, the Paul White Award is RTDNA's highest honor and recognizes an individual's lifetime contributions to electronic journalism. The Paul White Award is presented annually at the Excellence in Journalism conference and exhibition.
*2021 Susan Zirinsky
*2020 Byron Pitts
*2019 Scott Pelley
*2018 Bill Whitaker
*2016 Charlie Rose
*2015 Lesley Stahl
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*1956 Hugh Terry
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Named for the founder and first president of RTNDA, the John F. Hogan Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual's contributions to the journalism profession and freedom of the press. The award is presented annually at the Excellence in Journalism conference and exhibition.
*2021 Soledad O'Brien
*2020 Yamiche Alcindor
*2019 John Quiñones
*2018 Pete Williams
*2017 Jake Tapper
*2016 Jeffrey Marks
*2015 Pierre Thomas
*2014 Harvey Nagler
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*1959 Frank Stanton
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The RTDNF First Amendment Awards honor individuals and organizations for their work on behalf of First Amendment freedom. They are presented annually at a gala in Washington, DC.
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RTDNF presents this award annually to a business or government leader who has made a significant contribution to the protection of the First Amendment and freedom of the press.
*2019 David Begnaud
*2018 Gretchen Carlson
*2017 Stanley S. Hubbard and Stanley E. Hubbard
*2016 Rich Boehne
*2015 Kathy Kirby
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RTDNF presents this award annually to a radio or television journalist or news executive who has made a major contribution to the protection of First Amendment freedoms. It is named for the late Broadcasting & Cable senior correspondent, Leonard Zeidenberg.
*2019 Shepard Smith
*2018 Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski
*2017 Bill Whitaker
*2016 Cami McCormick
*2015 Ann Compton
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This award honors professionals in local or network news who work in an off-air, management, largely behind-the-scenes capacity.
*2019 James Goldston
*2018 David Rhodes
*2017 Steve Jones
*2016 Robert Garcia
*2015 Perry Sook
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This award honors an outstanding individual or organization which champions the First Amendment and press freedoms.
*2019 CNN
*2018 Meet the Press
*2017 Mark Halperin and John Heilemann
*2016 Jason Rezaian
*2015 James Risen
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*2009 John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
*2008 Richard Wiley
'''First Amendment Clarity Award'''
This award recognizes a journalist or group of journalists who go to extraordinary lengths to provide meaning and context to complicated news stories or issues of extreme public importance.
*2019 NBC News/MSNBC 2019 “Road Warriors
'''First Amendment Defender Award'''
This award is presented to an individual or organization who takes a public stand in support of press freedom.
*2019 Senator [[Amy Klobuchar]]
*2018 Congressman Eric Swalwell
*2016 Tim Tai
'''RTDNF Citation of Courage'''
This award is presented in recognition of distinguished service to journalism and extraordinary courage.
*2019 Jamal Khashoggi
*2019 Journalists of the Capital Gazette
*2015 James Foley
*2015 Steven Sotloff
'''RTDNF Lifetime Achievement Award'''
*2019 Dale Hansen
*2018 Robin Roberts
*2017 Nina Totenberg
*2016 Tom Brokaw
*2015 Bob Simon
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*2012 Andy Rooney
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'''Barney Oldfield Distinguished Service Award'''
The Barney Oldfield Distinguished Service Award was created in honor of RTDNF founder Col. Barney Oldfield, USAF (Ret.), and goes annually to an individual who, through their own efforts, has contributed to the growth and success of RTDNF.
'''Bob Priddy Award'''
Bob Priddy, one of
'''Rob Downey Citation'''
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==Code of Ethics==
The
The
The RTDNA Code of ethics was most recently revised June 11, 2015.
'''
RTDNA has also developed a series of coverage guidelines to assist journalists, newsroom managers and station management with both common and uncommon ethical and operational situations which may arise. The guidelines have been prepared by journalists, managers and subject-area experts, and have been vetted by the RTDNA Ethics Committee.
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*Crisis Planning Guides
*The Diversity Toolkit
*Ed Talks
*Periodic webinars
*Expert articles in the Daily Communicator e-newsletter
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Fellowships for Young Professionals (with fewer than 10 years as a professional journalist):<ref>[http://www.rtdna.org/content/fellowship_info#.UrCEztJDu8A RTDNA Fellowship Information]</ref>
* The [[N.S. Bienstock]] Fellowship
* The [[Michele Clark]] Fellowship
* The Vadna and Colonel Barney Oldfield National Security Reporting Fellowship
* The Jacque I. Minnotte Health Reporting Fellowship
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