Media and Communication - Journalism

Here you will learn some English words related to journalism such as "news agency", "coverage", and "media bias".

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news [noun]

reports on recent events that are broadcast or published

Ex: The evening news covered international stories , including political unrest in several countries .

news agency [noun]

an organization that gathers news stories for newspapers, TV, or radio stations

Ex: She worked for a major news agency covering political events .

news article [noun]

an article published to report the news

Ex: The journalist submitted a news article on the environmental crisis to the editor .

news conference [noun]

a meeting during which a very important person talks to journalists and answers their questions or makes a statement

Ex: Journalists from various outlets attended the news conference .

news desk [noun]

the department of a newspaper or a TV or radio station that is in charge of collecting and reporting the news

Ex: The news desk is busy coordinating with reporters across the city .

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

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.

Ex: The reporter 's human interest story brought attention to a community coming together to support a sick neighbor .

interview [noun]

a formal meeting during which a journalist asks a famous person different questions about specific subjects for publication

Ex: The journalist prepared a list of questions for the interview with the CEO of the company .

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

Ex: In a healthy democracy , the fourth estate must be free to report without fear of censorship .

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

Ex: During the election , the fifth estate played a key role in spreading information quickly through social media .

news style [noun]

the specific writing and presentation conventions used in journalism to convey information accurately, concisely, and objectively

Ex: She learned how to write in news style during her journalism course .

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

Ex: The documentary aimed to expose the media bias that exists in how certain groups are portrayed .

report [noun]

a written or spoken description of an event, especially one that is intended to be broadcast or published

Ex: She submitted a detailed report on the project 's progress .

fact-checking [noun]

the practice of independently verifying the accuracy and truthfulness of information presented in news articles or other media sources

Ex: The newspaper 's fact-checking team corrected several errors in the report .

coverage [noun]

the reporting of specific news or events by the media

Ex: The journalist provided in-depth coverage of the humanitarian crisis .

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

Ex: The newsroom buzzed with activity as reporters rushed to meet deadlines for the breaking story .

roundup [noun]

a summary of the most significant news

Ex: The editor compiled a weekly roundup of local news highlights to keep readers informed about community events and developments .

scoop [noun]

a piece of news reported by a news agency sooner than other media channels or newspapers

Ex: Being the first to report on the breaking story , the reporter scored a journalistic scoop that garnered widespread attention .

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

Ex: She dreamed of winning a Pulitzer Prize ever since she began writing for her college newspaper .

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

Ex: When writing a report , it helps to use the inverted pyramid method to keep readers ' attention .

source [noun]

a book or a document that supplies information in a research and is referred to

Ex: The article lists all its sources at the end for further reading .

news cycle [noun]

the recurring process of news creation, dissemination, and replacement within a given time frame

Ex: Journalists work long hours to keep up with the fast-paced news cycle .

censorship [noun]

the act of banning or deleting information that could be valuable to the enemy

Ex: During the revolution , censorship of communication was enforced to prevent the spread of rebellion plans .

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

Ex: The press release highlighted the company 's commitment to sustainability .

backstory [noun]

background information that explains the circumstances of a news story or event

Ex: She researched the backstory of the company 's merger .

canard [noun]

a baseless and made-up story or news report created to mislead people

Ex: The politician 's opponents accused him of spreading canards about his opponent 's personal life to discredit her campaign .

city desk [noun]

a department in a newspaper office that works on local news

Ex: If you want information about city council meetings , you should contact the city desk .

current events [noun]

significant events of political, or social nature that are happening now

Ex: I watch the news every morning to catch up on current events before starting my day .

exclusive [noun]

a news story that has not been reported or published by any other news organization or agency

Ex: The magazine 's exclusive on the political scandal caused a media frenzy .

fake news [noun]

a piece of news that is not true or confirmed

Ex: The website was criticized for publishing fake news and misleading information .

item [noun]

a distinct news piece on TV, in a newspaper, etc.

Ex: Online news websites often feature trending items to highlight the most talked-about stories of the moment .

lead story [noun]

an item of news that is given the most prominence in a news broadcast, magazine, or newspaper

Ex: The network dedicated the first ten minutes of the broadcast to the lead story of the day .

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

Ex: I do n't have time to check multiple websites , so I rely on a news aggregator for my daily updates .

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

Ex: The evening news included a soft news segment about a local animal shelter finding homes for abandoned pets .

story [noun]

an item of news in a broadcast or in a newspaper

Ex: Did you catch the story on the morning news about the solar eclipse ?

wire service [noun]

a news agency that provides news to newspapers, television and radio stations through wires or satellite communication

Ex: The journalist filed the story directly to the wire service for immediate distribution .

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

Ex: The TV station dedicated its evening broadcast to hard news , including updates on the ongoing political crisis .

propaganda [noun]

information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader

Ex: The documentary exposed how propaganda was used to manipulate public opinion .

breaking news [noun]

information that has been just received by a television or radio news channel

Ex: People were glued to their phones , checking breaking news updates about the storm .

press freedom [noun]

the liberty of journalists and media outlets to report news and express opinions without interference or restrictions

Ex: Many countries protect press freedom as a basic human right , ensuring journalists can report without fear .

objectivity [noun]

the state of being affected by facts and statistics instead of personal opinions and feelings

Ex: The judge 's objectivity was called into question due to his personal connection to the case .

open letter [noun]

a letter of protest published to be read by everyone, but addressed to a particular individual or group

Ex: An open letter from the teachers ' union criticized the new education policies .

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

Ex: They included a press kit with all the details about their new business venture .

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

Ex: Journalists from various news outlets attended the press association 's annual event .

underground press [noun]

form of alternative media that challenges mainstream narratives and provides an outlet for grassroots reporting and activism

Ex: The government tried to shut down the underground press , but its readers continued to support it .

commentary [noun]

a series of explanations or critiques that offer insights or interpretations on a subject or text

Ex: The author ’s commentary helped clarify the themes in the novel .

reportage [noun]

the act of broadcasting the news on television or radio, or reporting them in a newspaper

Ex: His career in sports reportage spanned decades , covering major events around the world .

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

Ex: With the news hole running out of room , the reporters quickly edited their articles to make them shorter .

muckraking [noun]

the investigative practice of exposing corruption, scandals, or societal injustices through aggressive journalism

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mouthpiece [noun]

a person, newspaper, or organization that represents the views of another person, a government, etc.

Ex: The activist group sought to find a media outlet willing to act as a mouthpiece for their cause and raise awareness about their campaign .

hit piece [noun]

a report, article, etc. that aims to bring down someone by presenting forged facts

Ex: The investigative journalist uncovered evidence suggesting that the hit piece was part of a smear campaign orchestrated by the opposing political party .

lede [noun]

the first sentence or paragraph of a news story, presenting the most significant aspects of the story

Ex: A strong lede is essential for hooking readers and encouraging them to continue reading the rest of the article .

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