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A short video or audio clip that grabs attention and highlights a key point. These are often used in broadcast journalism to add a splash of personality and attention-grabbing impact to stories.
A journalist who works on a freelance basis rather than full-time with a single publication. They’re hired on a per-assignment basis to cover stories in their area of expertise, and can often provide fresh insights and perspective that the larger newsroom may lack.
The name for a prestigious journalism award, established by newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer in 1917 to honor outstanding work in categories like investigative reporting and feature writing. It’s considered the top prize in journalism.
Typically, the first paragraph of an article that provides context and background on the story. It often answers the five Ws: who, what, where, when and why. Sometimes referred to as the deck or lede, it’s the most eye-catching element of the piece.
An opinion-driven article expressing the stance or gist of a publication on a specific topic, issue or trend. These are more in-depth than breaking news articles and offer insight, analysis or a unique take on current events.
A running news story that’s updated in real-time, usually during developing or ongoing events. A common example is a crisis that has a lot of moving parts and needs to be updated frequently for readers to stay informed.
