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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
news
[noun]

reports on recent events that are broadcast or published

Ex: The morning news provided updates on the latest developments in the election. 
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news agency

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

Ex: The news agency sent reporters to cover the breaking story. 
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news article

an article published to report the news

Ex: The news article explained the new government policies in detail. 
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news conference

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

Ex: The company held a news conference to announce their new product. 
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news desk
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 handled all incoming reports and updates for the evening broadcast. 
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newsgathering

the act of collecting news item for broadcast or publication

Ex: Newsgathering involves collecting information from various sources to report on current events accurately. 
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piece
piece
[noun]

an article or segment in a broadcast or publication

Ex: The reporter prepared a piece for the evening news. 
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human interest

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 newspaper published a human interest story about a teacher who spent her entire career helping underprivileged children. 
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interview
interview
[noun]

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

Ex: The magazine conducted an interview with the actor about his upcoming film. 
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fourth estate

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: The press plays a key role as the fourth estate, ensuring that the government remains transparent. 
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fifth estate

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: The fifth estate often uncovers stories that traditional news outlets might overlook. 
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news style

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

Ex: The newspaper follows a strict news style to ensure all reports are clear and easy to understand. 
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media bias

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 news outlet was criticized for its media bias in covering the election, favoring one candidate over the other. 
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report
report
[noun]

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

Ex: The journalist's report was featured on the evening news. 
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fact-checking

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

Ex: The fact-checking team found several errors in the initial article. 
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coverage
coverage
[noun]

the reporting of specific news or events by the media

Ex: The news coverage of the event was extensive and detailed. 
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newsroom
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 journalists in the newsroom work tirelessly to gather and verify information for the evening broadcast. 
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roundup
roundup
[noun]

a summary of the most significant news

Ex: The morning news program featured a roundup of the day's top stories from around the world. 
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scoop
scoop
[noun]

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

Ex: The journalist's investigative work led to a major scoop, uncovering corruption at the highest levels of government. 
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Pulitzer Prize

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: His novel was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, cementing his reputation as a talented writer. 
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inverted pyramid

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: By using the inverted pyramid, the reporter ensured readers understood the story’s key points right away. 
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source
source
[noun]

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

Ex: The historian cited an ancient manuscript as her primary source. 
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news cycle

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

Ex: The news cycle moves so quickly that stories can be forgotten by the end of the day. 
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censorship

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

Ex: The government imposed strict censorship on news reports to control the narrative during the crisis. 
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press release

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 company issued a press release about its new product launch. 
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backstory
backstory
[noun]

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

Ex: The article included a backstory of the economic crisis. 
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canard
canard
[noun]

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

Ex: The tabloid newspaper published a canard claiming that aliens had been sighted in the local park. 
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city desk
city desk
[noun]

a department in a newspaper office that works on local news

Ex: The city desk is working hard to cover the latest developments in the local election. 
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current events

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

Ex: The teacher asked us to write an essay on the current events affecting the environment. 
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exclusive
exclusive
[noun]

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

Ex: The journalist broke an exclusive about the company's upcoming merger. 
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fake news
fake news
[noun]

a piece of news that is not true or confirmed

Ex: She warned her friends about the dangers of spreading fake news. 
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item
item
[noun]

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

Ex: The anchor announced the top items of the day during the evening news broadcast. 
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lead story

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

Ex: The scandal involving the politician was the lead story on every major news outlet. 
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dateline
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

a service that collects and presents news articles from multiple sources in one place

Ex: I use a news aggregator app to keep up with the latest headlines from various sources. 
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soft news
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 magazine published a soft news article about the latest fashion trends for the upcoming season. 
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story
story
[noun]

an item of news in a broadcast or in a newspaper

Ex: The local story about the rescued dog went viral on social media. 
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wire service

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

Ex: The breaking news story was distributed to media outlets via a wire service within minutes. 
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hard news
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 newspaper's front page featured a hard news story about the mayor's resignation. 
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propaganda

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

Ex: The regime used propaganda to control the narrative and maintain public support. 
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breaking news

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

Ex: The reporter interrupted the broadcast to deliver breaking news about the fire in the city center. 
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press freedom

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

Ex: In some nations, press freedom is under threat, with journalists facing censorship and punishment. 
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objectivity

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

Ex: The journalist prided herself on her objectivity, always presenting the facts without bias. 
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open letter

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

Ex: The celebrity published an open letter apologizing to his fans for his recent behavior. 
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transparency

the practice of openly sharing information, sources, and processes to maintain trust, credibility, and accountability with the audience

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press kit
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: The company handed out press kits to journalists at the product launch event. 
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press association

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: The press association has been advocating for stronger protections for reporters. 
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underground press

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

Ex: The underground press played a crucial role in spreading information during times of political unrest. 
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commentary

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

Ex: The historian’s commentary on the ancient manuscript provided context for its meaning. 
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reportage
reportage
[noun]

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

Ex: The journalist's reportage on the political unrest provided a detailed account of the protests. 
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news hole
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: The news hole for the magazine was smaller this month, so only the most critical stories made it in. 
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muckraking

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

Ex: The investigative journalist was known for his fearless muckraking, exposing corruption and injustice in society. 
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mouthpiece

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

Ex: The press secretary serves as the mouthpiece of the administration, conveying the president's policies and positions to the public. 
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hit piece
hit piece
[noun]

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

Ex: The article was nothing more than a hit piece, filled with unfounded accusations and personal attacks against the politician. 
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lede
lede
[noun]

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

Ex: The journalist crafted a compelling lede that drew readers into the story from the very first sentence. 
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