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UpTake Editorial Policies


Story Approval Process
  • Live
    It goes out live
  • Raw
    Upload to Blip
    Headline and text is reviewed
    Changes are made if needed
    Video is made public on Blip, published to You Tube
    Story is posted to UpTake Editorial Group and shared out to appropriate groups

  • Edited stories
    Upload to Blip
    Make file private
    Post to UpTake Editorial Group & submit for review
    Story is viewed and read
    Changes are made if needed
    Video is made public on Blip, published to You Tube, shared to UpTake groups

Avoid if possible:
  • Anonymous sources (there are reasons to use them, but use them sparingly)
  • "Off the record" interviews - Why they are a trap




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