newswriting

American  

[nooz-rahy-ting, nyooz-] / ˈnuzˌraɪ tɪŋ, ˈnyuz- /

noun

1. writing writing for publication in a newspaper, often reporting current events; journalism.

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Etymology

Origin of newswriting

First recorded in 1915–20; news + writing

Example Sentences

In her final jobs, she supervised the AP Stylebook, shepherding through changes in newswriting conventions followed by media organizations everywhere, and was executive director of the industry group Associated Press Media Editors.

From Seattle Times

She later was named an AP deputy managing editor for operations and projects, taking on special AP initiatives; was liaison to the Associated Press Media Editors; and was editor of the venerable AP Stylebook, a universal arbiter of proper usage in newswriting.

From Seattle Times

Thirty-four broadcasters submitted 261 entries in the contest, which featured news, sports and investigative reporting as well as features, documentaries and newswriting from 2016.

From Washington Times

His script for the 2007 film “Zodiac” followed the search for the notorious Bay Area serial killer, and based on that experience, Mr. Vanderbilt knew he wanted to return to the world of newswriting.

From Washington Times

The breathless quality comes across in the newswriting and reading.

From Washington Post