| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Accountability | Being answerable for reporting choices. |
| 2. | Anchor | Lead presenter of a news program. |
| 3. | Angle | Story’s focus or viewpoint. |
| 4. | Anonymous source | Source whose identity is hidden. |
| 5. | Attribution | Credit given to a source. |
| 6. | B-roll | Supplementary video footage. |
| 7. | Background | Context information for a story. |
| 8. | Beat | Reporter’s regular topic area. |
| 9. | Bias | Unfair preference affecting coverage. |
| 10. | Breaking news | New event needing immediate coverage. |
| 11. | Byline | Line naming the story’s author. |
| 12. | Caption | Text describing a photo or video. |
| 13. | Censorship | Suppression of information by authority. |
| 14. | Circulation | Number of copies distributed. |
| 15. | Clarification | Short correction of confusion. |
| 16. | Clickbait | Misleading headline to attract clicks. |
| 17. | Column | Regular opinion or analysis piece. |
| 18. | Confirmation | Verifying facts with evidence. |
| 19. | Conflict of interest | Competing interests that risk impartiality. |
| 20. | Copy | Written text prepared for publication. |
| 21. | Copyediting | Editing for clarity, style, accuracy. |
| 22. | Corrections | Published fixes to errors. |
| 23. | Correspondent | Reporter assigned to a location. |
| 24. | Credibility | Trustworthiness of a source or outlet. |
| 25. | Dateline | Place and date of reporting. |
| 26. | Deadline | Time by which work is due. |
| 27. | Deepfake | AI-altered media that deceives. |
| 28. | Defamation | False statement harming reputation. |
| 29. | Digital newsroom | Online-focused reporting operation. |
| 30. | Dispatch | Short report sent from field. |
| 31. | Documentary | Nonfiction film telling real events. |
| 32. | Double-check | Verify again to avoid errors. |
| 33. | Editor | Person who selects and shapes content. |
| 34. | Editorial | Opinion piece by an outlet. |
| 35. | Editorial board | Group guiding editorial opinions. |
| 36. | Embargo | Ban on publishing until set time. |
| 37. | Ethics | Standards guiding responsible journalism. |
| 38. | Exclusive | Story only one outlet has. |
| 39. | Explainer | Article clarifying a complex topic. |
| 40. | Fact-check | Verify claims and details. |
| 41. | Feature | In-depth story beyond daily news. |
| 42. | Field report | On-scene reporting from location. |
| 43. | First draft | Initial version of a story. |
| 44. | Fixer | Local aide arranging reporting logistics. |
| 45. | Follow-up | Additional story after initial report. |
| 46. | Freedom of the press | Right to publish without censorship. |
| 47. | Gatekeeping | Deciding what news gets published. |
| 48. | Graphics | Visual elements supporting a story. |
| 49. | Headline | Title summarizing a news story. |
| 50. | Human interest | Story emphasizing personal experiences. |
| 51. | Impartiality | Fairness without taking sides. |
| 52. | In-depth | Detailed, thorough reporting. |
| 53. | Interview | Question-and-answer information gathering. |
| 54. | Inverted pyramid | Most important facts first structure. |
| 55. | Investigative reporting | Deep probing into wrongdoing or issues. |
| 56. | Journalism | Gathering and reporting news to public. |
| 57. | Journalist | Person who reports news. |
| 58. | Jump line | Text directing to continued article. |
| 59. | Kicker | Closing line adding punch or context. |
| 60. | Kill fee | Payment for unused commissioned work. |
| 61. | Lead | Opening sentences of a story. |
| 62. | Leaker | Person who reveals confidential information. |
| 63. | Libel | Written defamation. |
| 64. | Live blog | Continuous updates during an event. |
| 65. | Live shot | Live report from a location. |
| 66. | Local news | Coverage of nearby community events. |
| 67. | Longform | Extended, narrative-style journalism. |
| 68. | Masthead | Publication’s staff and ownership listing. |
| 69. | Media | Organizations distributing news and information. |
| 70. | Media literacy | Ability to evaluate news critically. |
| 71. | Metrics | Data measuring audience engagement. |
| 72. | Misinfo | False information shared unintentionally. |
| 73. | Misinformation | False information spread without intent. |
| 74. | Mobile reporting | Reporting using a smartphone. |
| 75. | Moderation | Managing comments and community behavior. |
| 76. | News agency | Organization supplying news to outlets. |
| 77. | News cycle | Rhythm of news production and attention. |
| 78. | Newsroom | Place where news is produced. |
| 79. | Newswire | Service distributing breaking stories. |
| 80. | Off the record | Not for publication or attribution. |
| 81. | On background | Usable info without naming source. |
| 82. | On the record | Attributable statements for publication. |
| 83. | Op-ed | Guest opinion article. |
| 84. | Opinion | Personal viewpoint, not straight reporting. |
| 85. | Outtake | Unused recorded material. |
| 86. | Paywall | Subscription barrier for online content. |
| 87. | Photojournalism | Telling news through photographs. |
| 88. | Pitch | Proposed story idea to editor. |
| 89. | Podcast | Audio program released in episodes. |
| 90. | Press conference | Event where officials answer questions. |
| 91. | Press release | Official statement sent to media. |
| 92. | Primary source | Direct evidence from original materials. |
| 93. | Print edition | Physical newspaper or magazine issue. |
| 94. | Proofreading | Final check for typos and errors. |
| 95. | Public editor | Reader advocate addressing complaints. |
| 96. | Publisher | Business head of a publication. |
| 97. | Quote | Exact words from a speaker. |
| 98. | Reach | Number of people exposed to content. |
| 99. | Recorder | Device capturing audio interviews. |
| 100. | Redaction | Removing sensitive text before release. |