Those who work in media

This person describes and remarks on an event, such as a sports match, as it happens.

• commentator

• announcer

• newsreader

• critic

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

This person introduces guests and performers, especially on TV or the radio.

• commentator

• ghost writer

• broadcaster

• host

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

This person introduces programs or reads the news live-stream, on the television or radio.

• broadcaster

• newsreader

• announcer

• foreign correspondent

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

The main person who reads the news on a television or radio programme.

• broadcaster

• anchor

• foreign correspondent

• editor-in-chief

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

A person whose job is to introduce performers in a television, radio or stage show; master of ceremonies

• anchor

• columnist

• disc jockey

• emcee

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Someone who preaches on television in order to persuade people to become Christians and donate money to religious organizations.

• talking head

• correspondent

• televangelist

• presenter

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

This person regularly writes articles in a newspaper or magazine.

• columnist

• ghost writer

• anchorwoman

• DJ

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Someone who writes reviews of films, books, theatre performances, TV programs, etc.

• critic

• commentator

• columnist

• sportscaster

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Someone who presents a television programme (UK) or is the lead singer or leader of a musical group.

• host

• frontman

• leading lady

• body double

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.3B

Websites and computer programs that allow people to communicate and share information using the internet or mobile phones.

• local media

• total media

• social media

• metamedia

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7