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coverage (the reporting given to a news event or subject)

The extent and manner in which news media report on a particular subject or event.

scoop (an exclusive news story broken before competitors)

An exclusive or important news story obtained before rival publications.

breaking news (urgent news of an event as it happens)

Newly received information about an event currently unfolding, often interrupting regular programming.

editorial (an article stating a publication's official opinion)

An article in which a publication expresses its own opinion on a current issue.

op-ed (a guest opinion column in a newspaper)

A signed opinion piece written by someone not affiliated with the publication's editorial board.

columnist (a regular opinion-piece writer)

A writer who contributes a regular opinion or commentary column to a publication.

correspondent (a reporter covering a region or specialist beat)

A journalist who reports for a news organisation from a particular place or on a specialised subject.

byline (the credit line naming an article's author)

The line naming the author of an article, usually at the top of the piece.

exposé (an investigative report uncovering wrongdoing)

A report revealing shocking or scandalous information to the public.

whistleblower (an insider who exposes illegal or unethical conduct)

A person who exposes wrongdoing within an organisation to the public or authorities.

paywall (a barrier requiring payment to access online content)

A system that restricts online content to paying subscribers.

censorship (the suppression of speech or media content)

The suppression or prohibition of media content deemed objectionable or sensitive.

bias (a slant or prejudice in reporting)

A tendency to report or present information in a way that unfairly favours one side.

propaganda (biased information spread to promote a cause)

Information, often biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

misinformation (false information spread, often unintentionally)

False or inaccurate information spread regardless of intent to deceive.

off the record (given to a reporter but not for publication)

Said of information given to a journalist on the condition that it not be published or attributed.

the press (the news media and journalists collectively)

Newspapers and journalists considered collectively as an institution.

hashtag (a #-tagged keyword grouping social media posts)

A word or phrase preceded by a # symbol used to categorise content on social media.

trending (currently popular and widely shared online)

Being widely discussed or popular on social media at a given moment.

feed (the scrolling stream of posts on a social platform)

The continuously updated stream of posts displayed on a user's social media homepage.

thread (a chain of connected posts or replies online)

A series of connected posts or replies on a single topic on social media.

troll (someone who posts deliberately provocative comments online)

A person who deliberately posts provocative or offensive comments online to upset others.

handle (a username on social media)

A user's chosen name or identifier on a social media platform.

engagement (audience interaction with online content)

The level of interaction, such as likes, comments and shares, that online content receives.

algorithm (the system curating what content users see online)

The set of rules a platform uses to decide which content to show each user.

content creator (someone who makes media for online platforms)

A person who produces videos, posts or other media for online platforms, often professionally.

vlog (a video blog or diary posted online)

A blog in video form, typically a personal video diary posted online.

livestream (a real-time video broadcast over the internet)

A video broadcast transmitted in real time over the internet.

to unfollow (to stop following an account online)

To stop subscribing to someone's updates on a social media platform.

to block (to stop someone from contacting or seeing you online)

To prevent another user from contacting you or seeing your content online.

to tag (to link a person or account in an online post)

To label a person or account in an online post so that they are notified or linked.

cast (the actors in a film, play, or show, collectively)

The group of actors performing in a film, play or television show.

premiere (the first official screening or performance)

The first public showing of a film, play or television programme.

box office (a film's earnings from ticket sales)

The commercial success of a film measured by ticket sales.

sequel (a follow-up continuing an earlier story)

A film, book or work that continues the story of an earlier one.

spin-off (a new series derived from an existing one)

A new show or work derived from an existing one, often focusing on a secondary character.

screenplay (the written script of a film)

The written script of a film, including dialogue and stage directions.

cameo (a brief guest appearance by a notable person)

A brief appearance by a well-known person in a film or show.

to binge-watch (to watch many episodes back-to-back)

To watch many episodes of a show in rapid succession, usually in one sitting.

spoiler (a revelation of key plot details in advance)

Information that reveals key plot details and spoils the surprise for those who haven't seen it.

cliffhanger (a suspenseful, unresolved ending)

A suspenseful, unresolved ending that leaves the audience eager for the next instalment.

soundtrack (the music accompanying a film or show)

The music accompanying a film, show or game.

cinematography (the art of film camerawork and visual composition)

The art and technique of photographing and visually composing a film.

franchise (a media series sharing characters or a universe)

A series of related films, shows or media built around the same characters or world.

adaptation (a work reworked from another medium, e.g. a book into film)

A film, play or show based on a work originally created in another medium, such as a novel.

critically acclaimed (highly praised by critics)

Highly praised by professional critics, regardless of commercial performance.

flop (a commercial or critical failure)

A film, show or product that fails commercially or is poorly received.

genre (a category of film, book, or music by style)

A category of artistic work characterised by a particular style, form or content.

manuscript (an author's unpublished text submitted for publication)

An author's text submitted to a publisher before it is printed.

ghostwriter (an uncredited writer who writes for someone else)

A writer who authors a book or article that is officially credited to someone else.

plagiarism (passing off another's work as your own)

The act of presenting someone else's work or ideas as one's own.

royalties (earnings paid to a creator per sale or use of their work)

Payments made to an author, musician or performer based on sales or use of their work.

blurb (a short promotional summary on a book cover)

A short promotional description of a book, usually printed on its cover.

to scroll (to move through on-screen content, esp. a feed)

To move through content on a screen, typically a social media feed, by sliding it up or down.

to tune in (to watch or listen to a broadcast)

To watch or listen to a particular broadcast or programme.

to catch up on (to consume media you missed to get current)

To watch, read or listen to media you have missed in order to get up to date.

protagonist (the central character of a story)

The main character around whom the story of a film, novel or play revolves.

soundbite (a brief, quotable extract used in the news)

A short, memorable extract from a speech or interview used in news reporting.

viral (rapidly and widely shared across the internet)

Spreading rapidly and widely across the internet, especially social media.

binge (a session of heavy media consumption in one sitting)

A session of consuming a large amount of media, typically episodes of a show, in one go.

sensationalism (exaggerated reporting meant to shock and attract attention)

The use of shocking or exaggerated stories to provoke public interest at the expense of accuracy.

clickbait (sensational, often disparaged headlines designed purely to attract clicks)

Online content with a misleading or provocative headline designed to lure people into clicking.

fake news — (1) deliberately fabricated news stories disguised as real news; (2) used dismissively to reject coverage one dislikes

Fabricated or deliberately misleading stories presented as legitimate news; also used dismissively to reject unwelcome coverage.

anchor (chiefly AmE: the lead presenter of a news broadcast; cf. BrE newsreader, presenter)

The main presenter who hosts a television or radio news programme.

newsroom (the office where news is produced)

The office where journalists gather, write and edit the news.

meme (an image, video, or idea that spreads rapidly online, often adapted with variations)

An image, video or piece of text that is copied and spread rapidly online, often adapted with variations.

blockbuster (a film that achieves enormous commercial success at the box office)

A film or production that is a huge commercial success.

red carpet (a strip of red carpet laid for VIP arrivals at formal events; by extension, the celebrity arrival ceremony itself, and used figuratively for lavish treatment)

The carpet on which celebrities are received at premieres and award ceremonies; symbolic of glamorous arrivals.

memoir (a personal account focusing on a specific period, relationship, or experience in the author's life)

A book in which the author recounts a specific period, relationship, or set of experiences from their own life.

newsreader (British English; American: anchor)

British English word for the person who presents a news broadcast on television or radio.