News lingo, also known as journalism jargon, refers to the specialized language and terminology used by journalists, reporters, and news professionals. Here are some common examples:
1. Lead: The opening sentence or paragraph of a news story.
2. Slug: A brief headline or title for a story.
3. Byline: The author’s name and credit line.
4. Dateline: The location and date of the story.
5. Kicker: A brief summary or teaser at the end of a story.
6. Lede: A longer introduction or opening section.
7. Nut graph: A paragraph explaining the story’s significance.
8. Cutline: The caption under a photo.
9. Headline: The title of the story.
10. Subhead: A secondary headline or subtitle.
11. Stand-up: A live report from a correspondent.
12. VO/SOT: Voiceover with sound on tape (audio clip).
13. B-roll: Supplementary footage used to illustrate a story.
14. Soundbite: A brief quote or audio clip.
15. Package: A self-contained news story with video and audio.
