journo

Press corps member

Journo is informal, chiefly British and Australian slang for a journalist: The journos were camped outside the courthouse.

The term is neutral—neither particularly respectful nor dismissive, just casual shorthand for someone who works in news media.

work

story

Account of events

article · feature · headline · byline · lede · dateline · dispatch · coverage · beat · expose

role

reporter

One who gathers news

newscaster · anchor · commentator · pundit · freelancer · stringer · paparazzo · photojournalist · investigator · editor

print

newspaper

Printed periodical of current events

periodical · gazette · column · editorial · op-ed · publication · circulation · print · supplement · front page

workplace

newsroom

Media gathering hub

bullpen · news desk · field · embed · press pool · press corps · masthead

digital

blog

Online personal journal

Twitter · social media · online · platform · multimedia · streaming · content · viral · influencer · breaking news

Opposites
information role

journocensor

One who suppresses content

newsmaker · propagandist · reader · spin doctor · audience

media position

journospin doctor

Favorable interpretation specialist

publicist · press secretary · spokesperson · spin merchant · propagandist

media production hierarchy

journoanchor

Secures ships to seabed

news anchor · presenter · talking head · on-air talent · editor-in-chief

Phrases
Family

journalist, journalism, journals, journalistic, journalese, journos, journalize

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G