Media Roles & Formats
A reporter who is stationed in a specific geographic location or assigned to a specialized beat to provide live updates.
Correspondent
Completely untrue or fabricated information presented as a legitimate news article.
Fake News/Hoax
Reporting verb which means is to confess or state that something is true after initially trying to deny it.
Admitted
"The front door was locked. The thief must _____ (have) a key."
have had
"The people saw the accident and then they called the paramedics."
Having seen the accident, the people called the paramedics.
A short, official television or radio broadcast containing a summary of recent news items.
News Bulletin
An event that causes widespread public outrage or shock, often involving illegal or immoral behavior by a public figure.
Scandal
To state that something is true, typically without providing definitive proof yet.
Claim
"They were on a plane to Paris at noon, so they couldn't _____ (commit) the robbery downtown at that same time."
have committed
"The couple fought over the villa and then they finally reached an agreement."
"Having fought over the villa, the couple finally reached an agreement"?
An in-depth investigative piece of journalism or television show that reveals hidden truths, mistakes, or scandals.
Expose
A condition of journalism where an article or reporter unfairly favors one side, team, or opinion over another.
Bias
To deliberately give secret or confidential information to the public or to a newspaper.
Leak
"The suspect isn't at home; he might _____ (leave) the country already."
have left
"The journalists finished writing the article and then they gave it to the newspaper."
"Having finished writing the article, the journalists gave it to the newspaper"
The bold titles printed at the top of news articles that summarize the story in a few words.
Headlines
Casual conversation, rumors, or unconfirmed reports about the personal lives of other people or celebrities.
Gossip
To make a formal, official statement to the public about a fact, event, or occurrence.
announce
"The cat got stuck at the top of the tree; it must _____ (climb) up there to catch a bird."
have climbed
"The CEO gave a statement and then he left the press conference."
"Having given a statement, the CEO left the press conference"?
A person who was present at an event and can give a first-hand, personal account of exactly what they saw happen.
Eyewitness
The quality of a news source or website that describes it as being completely objective, factual, and neutral.
Trustworthy
To state the truth, accuracy, or validity of a secret fact, such as a suspect's identity.
Confirm
"He wasn't answering his phone earlier; he could _____ (be) in a quiet meeting."
have been
"The police confirmed his identity and then they took the suspect to prison."
"Having confirmed his identity, the police took the suspect to prison"