Words Related to Media and Communication

Words Related to Media and Communication - Journalism

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news
noun
reports on recent events that are broadcast or published
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news agency
noun
an organization that gathers news stories for newspapers and TV or radio stations
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news article
noun
an article published to report the news
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news conference
noun
a meeting during which a very important person talks to journalists and answers their questions or makes a statement
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news desk
noun
the department of a newspaper or a TV or radio station that is in charge of collecting and reporting the news
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newsgathering
noun
the act of collecting news item for broadcast or publication
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piece
noun
an article in a TV or radio broadcast or in a magazine or newspaper
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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.
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interview
noun
a formal meeting during which a journalist asks a famous person different questions about specific subjects for publication
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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
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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
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news style
noun
the specific writing and presentation conventions used in journalism to convey information accurately, concisely, and objectively
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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
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report
noun
a written or spoken description of an event, especially one that is intended to be broadcast or published
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fact-checking
noun
the practice of independently verifying the accuracy and truthfulness of information presented in news articles or other media sources
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coverage
noun
the reporting of specific news or events by the media
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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
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roundup
noun
a summary of the most significant news
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scoop
noun
a piece of news reported by a news agency sooner than other media channels or newspapers
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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
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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
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source
noun
a book or a document that supplies information in a research and is referred to
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news cycle
noun
the recurring process of news creation, dissemination, and replacement within a given time frame
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censorship
noun
the act of banning or deleting information that could be valuable to the enemy
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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
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backstory
noun
background information about a news story
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canard
noun
a baseless and made-up news or story created to mislead people
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city desk
noun
a department in a newspaper office that works on local news
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current events
noun
significant events of political, or social nature that are happening now
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exclusive
noun
a news story that has not been reported or published by any other news organization or agency
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fake news
noun
a piece of news that is not true or confirmed
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item
noun
a piece of news on TV, in a newspaper, etc.
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lead story
noun
an item of news that is given the most prominence in a news broadcast, magazine, or newspaper
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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
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news aggregator
noun
a service that collects and presents news articles from multiple sources in one place
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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
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story
noun
an item of news in a broadcast or in a newspaper
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wire service
noun
a news agency that provides news to newspapers, television and radio stations through wires or satellite communication
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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
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propaganda
noun
information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader
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breaking news
noun
information that has been just received by a television or radio news channel
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press freedom
noun
the liberty of journalists and media outlets to report news and express opinions without interference or restrictions
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objectivity
noun
the state of being affected by facts and statistics instead of personal opinions and feelings
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open letter
noun
a letter of protest published to be read by everyone, but addressed to a particular individual or group
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transparency
noun
the practice of openly sharing information, sources, and processes to maintain trust, credibility, and accountability with the audience
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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
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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
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underground press
noun
form of alternative media that challenges mainstream narratives and provides an outlet for grassroots reporting and activism
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commentary
noun
a set of written explanations or descriptions about an event or a situation
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reportage
noun
the act of broadcasting the news on television or radio, or reporting them in a newspaper
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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
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