Definition

Noun: A news organisation is an agency or institution whose primary function is to gather, verify, produce, and distribute news reports and information to the public, typically through newspapers, websites, television, or radio.

Usage

A "news organisation" is a collective entity responsible for journalism. It refers to the company or institution itself, not the act of reporting. * The news organisation published an in-depth investigation. * She works for a major international news organisation. * Public trust in that news organisation is very high.

Advanced Usage

• "to be a pillar of a news organisation": to be a fundamental and essential part of it.
  • The investigative desk is considered a pillar of the news organisation.
• "the editorial stance of a news organisation": the official position or attitude of the institution on various issues.
  • The editorial stance of the news organisation influenced its coverage of the election.

Variants and Related Words

• News agency (n): An organization that collects news reports and sells them to subscribing news organizations. (e.g., Reuters, Associated Press).
• Media outlet (n): A broader term encompassing any publication or channel that distributes news and information (e.g., a TV network, a newspaper, a website).
• Newsroom (n): The office or department within a news organisation where news is prepared and produced.

Synonyms

• News agency
• Media organization
• Press institution

Related Phrases

• News organisation's integrity: Refers to the honesty and principled conduct of the institution.
  • The scandal threatened the news organisation's integrity.
• News organisation's mandate: Refers to its official mission or purpose.
  • Its mandate is to provide accurate and impartial information.

Noun

1. an agency to collects news reports for newspapers and distributes it electronically