journalism
the work of reporting news
The job and work of finding out what is happening in the world and telling people about it in news media like TV, newspapers, or websites.
to work in journalism
- She went into journalism because she wanted to hold powerful people accountable.
- Good journalism checks facts carefully before publishing a story.
- The scandal was uncovered thanks to months of investigative journalism.
- Many people worry that local journalism is disappearing as small newspapers close.
- Journalism plays a key role in a healthy democracy.
- He wants a career in journalism.
- Journalism helps people understand what is happening in the world.
- Bad journalism can spread false stories.
- My sister loves journalism and works for a big news website.
- Journalism is changing because of social media.
the study of journalism
A subject you can study at a school or university to learn how to be a journalist and how news media work.
a degree in journalism
- She is doing a master's in journalism at Columbia University.
- He dropped out of engineering to switch to journalism.
- Our university offers a strong journalism program with a focus on digital media.
- The journalism course includes classes on media law and ethics.
- Many journalism schools now teach data analysis and coding.
- My cousin studies journalism at university.
- This college has a very good journalism program.
- He got a journalism degree last year.
- I want to take a journalism course next summer.
- She is a first-year journalism student.
news stories as a body of work
All the news stories and reports that journalists make, thought of together, especially when we talk about how good or bad they are.
journalism on [topic]
- The film offers some of the most powerful war journalism of the past decade.
- Recent climate journalism has become more data-driven and visual.
- His book collects the best political journalism of the 1990s.
- She criticized the tabloid journalism that focused only on the scandal.
- Science journalism is improving but still struggles to explain complex studies clearly.
- Sports journalism is very popular in my country.
- I like long, serious journalism about world problems.
- The journalism on this website is not very good.
- Good health journalism can help people make better choices.
- War journalism can be dangerous for the reporters.
- Base: journalism
- Plural: journalism
advocacy journalism
1reporting that promotes a cause
Journalism that clearly supports a social or political idea and tries to change opinions, while still using facts and reporting methods.
- The website openly practices advocacy journalism on environmental issues.
- Some critics argue that advocacy journalism can blur the line between news and opinion.
- He believes advocacy journalism has a role in fighting injustice.
citizen journalism
1news reporting by ordinary people
News reports, photos, or videos that normal people (not professional journalists) create and share, often using phones and social media.
- Videos posted as citizen journalism on social media showed the protest in real time.
- Some experts say citizen journalism can fill gaps left by local newspapers.
- Citizen journalism can be powerful, but it also raises questions about accuracy and verification.
gonzo journalism
1wild, first-person style reporting
A style of journalism where the writer uses a very personal voice, joins in the events, and does not try to sound neutral or distant.
- Hunter S. Thompson is famous for his gonzo journalism.
- The article reads like gonzo journalism, with the reporter describing his own wild night out.
- Gonzo journalism mixes reporting with personal storytelling and strong opinions.
journalism degree
1university degree in journalism
A university qualification you get after studying journalism for several years.
- He has a journalism degree from a top European university.
- Many reporters today do not have a formal journalism degree.
- She used her journalism degree to move into public relations.
journalism school
1school that teaches journalism
A school or part of a university where people learn how to be journalists.
- She teaches at a well-known journalism school in New York.
- Getting into that journalism school is very competitive.
- The journalism school updated its courses to include data reporting.
political journalism
1news coverage of politics
Journalism that reports on governments, elections, laws, and political debates.
- She moved into political journalism after several years as a local reporter.
- Good political journalism should explain complex issues in clear language.
- The magazine is known for its sharp political journalism and analysis.
quality journalism
1high-standard, trustworthy reporting
Journalism that follows high standards, checks facts well, and tries to be fair and clear.
- People are willing to pay for quality journalism they can trust.
- Quality journalism takes time and resources to produce.
- The foundation funds quality journalism projects around the world.
sports journalism
1news coverage of sports
Journalism that reports on games, players, and other news in the world of sports.
- He built his career in sports journalism, covering football and basketball.
- The rise of online sports journalism has changed how fans follow their teams.
- She teaches a course on sports journalism at the university.
tabloid journalism
1sensational, often low-quality reporting
A kind of journalism that cares more about shocking stories, gossip, and celebrities than about serious, important news.
- The paper has a reputation for tabloid journalism and wild headlines.
- She refuses to talk to magazines that specialize in tabloid journalism.
- Critics say tabloid journalism lowers public trust in the media.
tabloid journalism
1sensational reporting style
news reporting that focuses on gossip and shock
- She wrote a book about the rise of tabloid journalism.
- Some viewers are tired of tabloid journalism in political coverage.
- The editor defended the paper against accusations of tabloid journalism.
investigative journalism
1journalism based on deep investigation
a type of news reporting where journalists spend a long time carefully studying documents, talking to many people, and checking facts to find hidden truth, often about crime or corruption
- The magazine is famous for its investigative journalism on corporate fraud.
- The corruption scandal came to light thanks to months of investigative journalism.
- Strong investigative journalism can reveal abuses of power and protect the public.
- He specializes in investigative journalism focused on human rights abuses.
- Strong investigative journalism is essential for keeping governments and big companies honest.