newswriter
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Definition
Noun: A journalist whose primary job is to write news stories for publication in newspapers or for broadcast on television, radio, or other media. A newswriter gathers information, verifies facts, and composes clear, factual reports on current events.
Usage
The term "newswriter" specifically refers to the professional role of writing news content. It emphasizes the craft of writing within journalism. - The newspaper hired a talented newswriter to cover city politics. - As a newswriter for the network, her reports are heard by millions.
Examples
- The veteran newswriter filed his story just before the deadline.
- She began her career as a newswriter for a local radio station before becoming an editor.
- The agency is looking for a newswriter who can distill complex financial news into accessible articles.
Advanced Usage
- Distinction from Other Roles: While a "reporter" often implies going out to gather news, a "newswriter" may sometimes work from press releases or wire copy to rewrite stories for their specific outlet. However, in practice, the roles often overlap.
- In a Compound Context: The term can appear in compound nouns describing a specific type of writer, but these are distinct job titles (see Variants).
Variants and Related Words
- News writer: An alternative spelling, often used interchangeably.
- Copywriter: A different profession focused on writing advertising or promotional text, not news.
- Reporter: A broader term for a journalist who gathers and reports news; many reporters are also newswriters.
- Correspondent: A reporter stationed in a particular location or covering a specific subject.
- Journalist: The general term for a person engaged in journalism, which includes newswriters, reporters, editors, and columnists.
Synonyms
- Reporter
- Journalist
- Correspondent
- Newspaperman/Newspaperwoman
- Pressman
Related Phrases/Idioms
No common idioms are specifically formed with the word "newswriter." The professional nature of the term means it is typically used in literal contexts.
Noun
- a journalist employed to provide news stories for newspapers or broadcast media