Insight (Purple)

Description

INSIGHT – Journalist PURPLE Card

Function:
Influential public figures, subject-matter experts, or thought leaders contributing to journalism.

Color:
Purple

Symbolism:
Purple has always stood for influence, depth, and public presence. In the journalism ecosystem, Insight cardholders may not report daily or work in newsrooms, but their contributions shape stories, inform audiences, and challenge power. Whether exposing wrongdoing, offering expert commentary, or guiding public debate, they provide context the public can trust. This card recognises their voice as editorially relevant and publicly accountable.

Typical Cardholders:

• Human rights lawyers
• Whistleblowers with major public disclosures
• Scientists regularly cited in the media
• Academics with public-facing research (e.g. politics, climate, health)
• Influential bloggers or Substack writers in investigative or social fields
• NGO leaders advocating for transparency, justice, or rights
• High-profile ex-politicians supporting press freedom
• Public commentators working with think tanks or media outlets
• Documentary filmmakers focused on institutional scrutiny
• Influencers using platforms to spotlight public-interest journalism
• Public intellectuals with consistent engagement in the media
• Activists involved in civil liberties or environmental reporting
• Columnists with recurring opinion slots
• Podcast hosts covering current events, investigations, or social impact

Editorial Definition:
Insight cardholders contribute credibility, access, and lived knowledge to journalism. They are not always full-time reporters, but they are trusted sources and collaborators whose involvement shapes public understanding. This card formally recognises their role in the journalistic process — as sources, commentators, interpreters, or expert partners.

Editorial Privileges:
Insight cardholders receive strong editorial access, though sometimes conditional depending on role, platform, or project:

• ✅ Free access to conferences, exhibitions, and public events
• ✅ Access to courtrooms, public inquiries, and official forums
• ✅ Entry to press conferences and media briefings
• ✅ Right to apply for press passes (especially when actively contributing)
• ✅ Eligibility to submit content for syndication or licensing (e.g. commentary, co-reporting, podcasts)
• ✅ Authority to liaise with officials or institutions on editorial matters
• ✅ Access to embargoed material and advance briefings
• ✅ Access to archives and academic events
• ✅ Access for research or book projects
• ✅ Eligibility for op-eds, columns, or guest editorials
• ✅ Recognition by embassies or consulates for professional activity
• ✅ Use in support of immigration/work permit documentation
• ✅ Eligibility for risk-related insurance when involved in media fieldwork
• ✅ Use to justify safe passage during crises or reporting missions
• ⚠️ Conditional rights to request exclusive interviews or restricted area access (depending on project/editorial involvement)

(Source: “Editorial Privileges by Press Card Category” matrix, page 1)Editorial_Privileges_Pr…

Cardholder Responsibility:
Insight cardholders must maintain clarity about their editorial role and uphold the same standards of integrity as full-time journalists:
▶️ When privileges are used — whether access, commentary, or content collaboration — the cardholder must be engaged in a verifiable editorial project.
▶️ Their newsX directory profile must clearly define their domain of expertise, media contributions, and collaborations, allowing fast and credible verification for organisers or officials.

This card recognises influence with integrity — a trusted voice in the public square.