Journalism Leads

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Across
  1. 2. The topic or area a reporter regularly covers
  2. 6. A lead that starts with a short, engaging story
  3. 8. Editor, the person who checks and corrects news stories before they are published
  4. 10. The time by which a news story must be completed
  5. 11. A written opinion piece in a newspaper
  6. 12. A type of lead that sets the scene
  7. 13. A statement taken from a source
  8. 14. The title of a news article
  9. 16. A lead that offers interpretation of a complex issue
  10. 17. A journalist who gives opinions on news events
Down
  1. 1. A lead that gives key details right away
  2. 2. The type of media that delivers news via TV or radio
  3. 3. A short summary that appears below a headline
  4. 4. News stories tell important ________
  5. 5. The person who writes the news story
  6. 7. The first sentence of a news story
  7. 9. A description under a photo explaining what it shows
  8. 15. A lead that paints a vivid picture for the reader