Definition

Noun: An organization, typically a company or agency, whose primary function is to gather, verify, produce, and distribute news and information to the public through various media channels.

Usage

A "news organization" is a formal entity responsible for journalism. It employs reporters, editors, and other staff to create news content. * The news organization published an in-depth investigation into the matter. * She works for a major international news organization. * Ethical standards are crucial for any reputable news organization.

Advanced Usage

• "Legacy news organization": Refers to a traditional, often long-established media company (e.g., a newspaper or broadcast network) adapting to the digital age.
  • The legacy news organization launched a successful digital subscription model.
• In discussions about media structure, it is often contrasted with terms like "news aggregator" (which collects but typically does not produce original reporting) or "independent journalist."

Variants and Related Words

• News agency (noun): An organization that collects news reports and sells them to subscribing news organizations. It is a specific type of news organization focused on wholesale news distribution.
  • Reuters is a major global news agency.
• Media outlet (noun): A broader term that encompasses any publication or channel that distributes news and information, including those operated by a news organization.
• Newsroom (noun): The office or department within a news organization where news is prepared.

Synonyms

• News agency
• Media organization
• Press organization

Related Phrases

• News gathering: The act of collecting information, which is a core function of a news organization.
  • The news organization dedicated significant resources to news gathering in the region.
• News bureau: A local office or subsidiary of a larger news organization in a specific city or country.

Noun

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