news agency
[noun]
an organization that gathers news stories for newspapers and TV or radio stations
news conference
[noun]
a meeting during which a very important person talks to journalists and answers their questions or makes a statement
news desk
[noun]
the department of a newspaper or a TV or radio station that is in charge of collecting and reporting the news
human interest
[noun]
the aspect of a story in the media that the audience can relate to because it describes people's lived experiences, feelings, etc.
interview
[noun]
a formal meeting during which a journalist asks a famous person different questions about specific subjects for publication
fourth estate
[noun]
the news media or journalism profession as a societal institution that acts as a watchdog, providing independent scrutiny and holding the other three branches of government accountable
fifth estate
[noun]
the collective power and influence of online communities, social media, and independent bloggers or citizen journalists, which serve as an additional force shaping public opinion and providing alternative perspectives outside of traditional media channels
news style
[noun]
the specific writing and presentation conventions used in journalism to convey information accurately, concisely, and objectively
media bias
[noun]
the potential favoritism or partiality of media organizations or journalists towards certain ideologies or perspectives, which may impact the objectivity and fairness of their news reporting
report
[noun]
a written or spoken description of an event, especially one that is intended to be broadcast or published
fact-checking
[noun]
the practice of independently verifying the accuracy and truthfulness of information presented in news articles or other media sources
newsroom
[noun]
a place in radio or television stations or a newspaper office where news is reviewed and put together to be broadcast or published
scoop
[noun]
a piece of news reported by a news agency sooner than other media channels or newspapers
Pulitzer Prize
[noun]
a prestigious award given annually in the United States for exceptional achievements in journalism, literature, music, and other categories, recognizing excellence and significant contributions to their respective fields
inverted pyramid
[noun]
a writing and storytelling technique commonly used in journalism, where the most important and essential information is presented at the beginning of a news article, followed by supporting details arranged in descending order of significance
source
[noun]
a book or a document that supplies information in a research and is referred to
news cycle
[noun]
the recurring process of news creation, dissemination, and replacement within a given time frame
censorship
[noun]
the act of banning or deleting information that could be valuable to the enemy
press release
[noun]
an official statement issued by an organization or company to members of the media with the aim of providing information about a specific topic or event
current events
[noun]
significant events of political, or social nature that are happening now
exclusive
[noun]
a news story that has not been reported or published by any other news organization or agency
lead story
[noun]
an item of news that is given the most prominence in a news broadcast, magazine, or newspaper
dateline
[noun]
the specific location and date from which a news article or report is filed or originates, indicating the place and time where the events described in the news story occurred or were witnessed
news aggregator
[noun]
a service that collects and presents news articles from multiple sources in one place
soft news
[noun]
news stories or content that focuses on entertainment, lifestyle, human interest, or less serious topics, rather than hard news topics such as politics, economics, or crime
wire service
[noun]
a news agency that provides news to newspapers, television and radio stations through wires or satellite communication
hard news
[noun]
news stories or content that primarily focuses on timely and important events, typically involving topics of public interest such as politics, economics, crime, disasters, or international affairs
propaganda
[noun]
information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader
breaking news
[noun]
information that has been just received by a television or radio news channel
press freedom
[noun]
the liberty of journalists and media outlets to report news and express opinions without interference or restrictions
objectivity
[noun]
the state of being affected by facts and statistics instead of personal opinions and feelings
open letter
[noun]
a letter of protest published to be read by everyone, but addressed to a particular individual or group
transparency
[noun]
the practice of openly sharing information, sources, and processes to maintain trust, credibility, and accountability with the audience
press kit
[noun]
a collection of promotional materials and information provided to the media to support news coverage and provide key details about a person, organization, or event
press association
[noun]
an organization or group that represents and supports the interests of journalists and the media industry, often advocating for press freedom, professional standards, and ethical journalism practices
underground press
[noun]
form of alternative media that challenges mainstream narratives and provides an outlet for grassroots reporting and activism
commentary
[noun]
a set of written explanations or descriptions about an event or a situation
reportage
[noun]
the act of broadcasting the news on television or radio, or reporting them in a newspaper
news hole
[noun]
the available space or capacity within a media outlet, such as a newspaper or broadcast program, for the inclusion of news content
muckraking
[noun]
the investigative practice of exposing corruption, scandals, or societal injustices through aggressive journalism
mouthpiece
[noun]
a person, newspaper, or organization that represents the views of another person, a government, etc.
hit piece
[noun]
a report, article, etc. that aims to bring down someone or something by presenting forged facts
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