TV vocabulary
The transmission of a program or information via TV or radio to a wide audience.
Broadcast
The title of a news article, written in large, bold letters to grab attention.
Headline
A person who subscribes to another user’s content to receive updates or posts
Follower
News about an important or unexpected event that is reported immediately as it happens.
Breaking news
A short description under a photo in a newspaper or magazine.
Caption
A short, engaging video post that is often edited with music and effects.
Reel
A TV program where guests are interviewed and topics are discussed, often with a host.
Talk show
A person responsible for deciding which stories appear in the paper and checking their quality.
Editor
To sign up for updates from a YouTube channel, so you can easily follow their new content.
Subscribe
A short pause in a TV program where advertisements are shown.
Commercial break
A regular article or opinion piece written by the same person in a newspaper.
Column
A visually appealing image used to represent a video, typically displayed on the video page before it is clicked, similar to a thumbnail, but often larger and more eye-catching to draw attention.
Cover image
A person who presents news on television and provides transitions between stories.
Anchor
The name of the journalist or writer who authored the article, usually at the top.
Byline
A person with a strong social media presence who affects the behavior or opinions of others.
Influencer