news program

Televised current events

A news program is a television or radio broadcast that reports current events.

The format typically includes anchors presenting stories, reporters in the field, and segments on weather, sports, or business.

The evening news program covered the election results.

In British English, often called a news programme.

broadcast

anchor

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network · airtime · primetime · studio · camera · microphone · ratings · viewer · channel · transmission

format

segment

Distinct part of whole

feature · story · soundbite · ticker · recap · teaser · intro · outro · lead · rundown

journalism

correspondent

Journalist covering distant events

dateline · scoop · source · exposé · beat · investigation · fact-checking · op-ed · reportage · wire

content

current events

Recent notable happenings

  • politicsGovernmental power struggles
  • weatherAtmospheric state outdoors
  • sportsCompetitive physical activities

business · international · local · human interest · investigative · commentary · analysis · debate · panel · documentary

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content type/purpose

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Episodic TV comedy series

soap opera · drama series · reality TV · game show · fiction

temporal focus

news programdocumentary

Factual film about reality

historical documentary · retrospective · period drama · archival footage · biography

production style

news programtheatrical production

Live performed dramatic work

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