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Media Writing Vocab

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1. An ending that concludes a story in a clever way






2. A lead that begins a story by placing readers in the middle of the action






3. Words the introduce some element in a broadcast news story






4. The final words of a cut or wrap






5. Someone who posts news online without having been trained as a reporter affiliated with any news organization






6. A special label for any regularly appearing section - page - or story






7. The right of public officials to speak without threat of libel when carrying out their duties






8. Any map - chart or diagram used to analyze an event - object or place






9. A story supplying additional details about an event that's been previously covered






10. The first sentence or paragraph of a story






11. A section of a story that's written ahead of time for an event that will occur close to deadline






12. A typesetting mistake






13. A 'follow-up' story that provides additional details about an event that was previously covered






14. An early version of a story






15. A write whose commentary is sold and distributed by a news organization for reprinting in other publications






16. The recorded voice of someone in the news - or sound from a news event






17. A recounting of an entertaining or informative incident within a story






18. An exclusive story no other news outlet has






19. The estimated number of readers who view a publication






20. To design a page on a computer






21. A package of information about a product - group or event - often containing background information - photos - news releases and so on






22. Information gathered by reporters to help them understand a story's history - meaning - context - etc. also refers to quotes or facts that can be used in a story without disclosing the source's name.






23. The top news executive in a television newsroom - responsible for news content - budget decision - hiring and firing staff - etc.






24. A newspaper format that's roughly half the size of a standard page






25. Used to highlight items listed in the text






26. An explanatory paragraph near the top of the story that summarizes what the story is about






27. Factual coverage of serious events






28. A small - detailed page diagram showing where all elements go






29. In libel cases - a person who has acquired fame or notoriety or has participated in some public controversy






30. A story that explains the basics of an issue or event. also refers to an interview in which a source provides information - though not necessarily for publication






31. A news library - where published stories and photos are stored for reference






32. Short for obituary - a story about someone who has died






33. The name of a newspaper as it's displayd on page one






34. A non-breaking-news story on people - trends or issues






35. Lines of type - often bold - used to divide text into smaller sections






36. The slanting of information by a source - usually an attempt to make someone look good






37. A shot of a reporter at a news scene reporting a story






38. Reporters - anchors - disc jockeys - those paid to appear on the air






39. A news story by a reporter that doesn't use actualities






40. Reckless disregard of the truth; printing something you know to be false






41. A story explaining an upcoming meeting or event






42. State and federal laws that guarantee public access to meetings of government bodies






43. An interview session where someone answers questions from a group of reporters






44. Transferring a court proceeding to another jurisdiction after the prosecution or defense claims that potential jurors have been prejudiced by local media coverage






45. A story layout designed across two facing pages






46. To kill or withhold a story from publication






47. An audio version of a news story made available for downloading on a web site






48. A story that is continuing to unfold - necessitating follow-up stories as events develop






49. A story in progress






50. A newsroom staffer who edits stories and writes headlines







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