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People in News Media

29 Words

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1.
staff writer
Noun

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

As a staff writer for the magazine, she writes articles on travel and lifestyle.

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rewrite man
Noun

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

The rewrite man worked late into the night, making sure the article was ready for the morning edition.

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political editor
Noun

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

After the debate, the political editor analyzed the candidates' performances in an article.

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commentator
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co
mmen
ta
tor
Noun

a person who observes, analyzes, and provides informed opinions on events, issues, or works

The political commentator explained the implications of the new law.

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political commentator
Noun

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

The political commentator explained the implications of the recent election results on the news program.

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columnist
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co
lum
nist
Noun

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

The columnist wrote a compelling opinion piece on environmental conservation.

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journalist
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jour
na
list
Noun

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

A journalist must always verify the facts before writing a story.

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gossip columnist
Noun

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

The gossip columnist wrote about the celebrity's latest relationship rumors.

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pho
to
jour
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list
Noun

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

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news analyst
Noun

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

The news analyst explained the economic implications of the government's new policy.

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editorial board
Noun

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

The editorial board of the newspaper met this morning to discuss their stance on the upcoming election.

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copy editor
Noun

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

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correspondent
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co
rres
pon
dent
Noun

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

The network's Middle East correspondent provided updates on the conflict in the region.

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copy boy
Noun

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

The copy boy quickly ran to the newsroom to deliver the editor's notes.

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paparazzi
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paparazzi
Noun

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

The paparazzi gathered outside the celebrity's home, hoping to catch a glimpse of the famous actor.

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multimedia journalist
Noun

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

The multimedia journalist spent the day capturing video footage for the online news story.

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editor
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e
di
tor
Noun

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

The editor reviewed the articles submitted by journalists before publication.

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advice columnist
Noun

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

People often turn to the advice columnist for suggestions on how to handle relationship issues.

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censor
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cen
sor
Verb

to remove parts of something such as a book, movie, etc. and prevent the public from accessing them for political, moral, or religious purposes

The government decided to censor the film due to its sensitive content.

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contributor
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cont
rib
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tor
Noun

someone who gives money, time, effort, goods, or other resources to support a person, organization, or cause

Major contributors to the campaign included wealthy donors and political action committees.

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cub reporter
Noun

a young and inexperienced newspaper journalist

The cub reporter was excited to cover his first story for the local newspaper.

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editorialist
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di
to
ria
list
Noun

a journalist who writes editorial pieces in the press

The editorialist shared their opinion on the new government policy in today’s newspaper.

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pub
li
cist
Noun

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

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reporter
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re
por
ter
Noun

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

The reporter interviewed witnesses at the scene of the accident.

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strin
ger
Noun

a long horizontal timber that connects and supports vertical posts or uprights

The staircase had wooden stringers running along each side.

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copywriter
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co
py
wri
ter
Noun

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

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press agent
Noun

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

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magazine publisher
Noun

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

He worked as a magazine publisher for over 20 years before starting his own publishing company.

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readership
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rea
der
ship
Noun

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

The magazine's readership has grown steadily over the past year, thanks to engaging content and targeted marketing efforts.

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