Media and Communication - People in News Media

Here you will learn some English words related to the people in the news media such as "political editor", "correspondent", and "paparazzi".

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Media and Communication

a professional writer who is employed by a publication, media outlet, or organization on a regular basis to produce written content, such as articles, features, or news stories

Ex: The staff writer 's piece on environmental issues was well-received by the readers .

a journalist who is responsible for revising or reworking existing news stories or information to ensure accuracy, clarity, and proper style before publication

Ex: After the reporter filed his story , the rewrite man stepped in to give it a final touch .

a journalist or editor who specializes in covering political news and events, overseeing the reporting and analysis of political developments, policies, elections, and other related topics

Ex: In the meeting , the political editor discussed strategies for covering the upcoming referendum .

a person who provides live commentary on a sports event, performance, or broadcast

Ex: A famous commentator covered the Olympic Games .

an individual who provides analysis, opinions, and insights on political matters and current events, often through media platforms such as television, radio, newspapers, or online publications

Ex: As a political commentator , she often appears on talk shows to discuss the latest political developments .

a journalist who regularly writes articles on a particular subject for a newspaper or magazine

Ex: The newspaper hired a political columnist to cover the upcoming election .

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

Ex: My sister is a journalist for a major newspaper .

a person who writes stories about the personal lives of celebrities in a newspaper

Ex: Many people enjoy the gossip columnist 's articles , even if they know some of the information may not be true .

a professional who takes and publishes photographs that tell stories and document events, often for news publications

someone who offers expert analysis and insights on news and current events

Ex: As a news analyst , she often appears on television to provide expert opinions on international relations .

a group of individuals, typically within a publication or media organization, responsible for determining the editorial stance, policy, and content of the publication

Ex: The editorial board publishes a weekly column that reflects the publication 's views on global issues .

a professional who ensures that written material is clear, concise, and free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation

someone employed by a TV or radio station or a newspaper to report news from a particular country or on a particular matter

Ex: The newspaper assigned a technology correspondent to report on advancements in the tech industry .
copy boy [noun]

an entry-level position in a newsroom or publishing setting that involves assisting with various tasks to support the editorial staff

Ex: The copy boy handed the interview transcripts to the editor for review .

freelance photographers who aggressively pursue and take pictures of celebrities, often in invasive or intrusive ways

Ex: Despite attempts to avoid attention , the singer was constantly hounded by the paparazzi .

a journalist who creates content using various media formats, such as text, images, videos, and audio, to tell stories and deliver news across different platforms

Ex: As a multimedia journalist , she writes articles , records podcasts , and edits videos for the website .
editor [noun]

someone who is in charge of a newspaper agency, magazine, etc. and decides what should be published

Ex: She worked her way up from copy editor to become the editor of the lifestyle section .

a newspaper, website, or magazine columnist that replies to e-mails and letters sent by readers and gives them advice

Ex: In her latest column , the advice columnist tackled the topic of dealing with difficult coworkers .
censor [noun]

a person responsible for reviewing and suppressing material considered obscene, politically sensitive, or otherwise objectionable

Ex: The book was altered under the direction of a censor .

someone who writes a piece to be published in a newspaper or magazine

Ex: The online publication accepts submissions from freelance contributors around the world .

a young and inexperienced newspaper journalist

Ex: The cub reporter was eager to prove himself by writing a compelling piece for the front page .

a journalist who writes editorial pieces in the press

Ex: The newspaper ’s editorialist argued that the city needs better public transportation .

a person whose job is to make a new actor, product, etc. known to the public

reporter [noun]

a person who gathers and reports news or does interviews for a newspaper, TV, radio station, etc.

Ex: He 's an investigative reporter who uncovers corruption and misconduct .
stringer [noun]

a journalist who is not an employee of a newspaper, but who supplies stories for that newspaper from time to time

Ex: Stringers often work irregular hours , attending events and conducting interviews as needed to meet deadlines .

a professional writer who creates advertising and promotional materials, typically for businesses and organizations

someone who is in charge of the advertising and publicity of a particular actor, musician, etc., providing information to a newspaper, magazine, etc.

an individual or organization responsible for overseeing the production, distribution, and business operations of a magazine

Ex: The magazine publisher made sure to feature both local stories and international content in every issue .

the number of people who read a particular magazine, newspaper, or book on a regular basis

Ex: The author 's latest book has attracted a diverse readership , spanning multiple age groups and interests .