noun
- Plural of newsbeat; a regular assignment or area of responsibility for a journalist to cover news stories.
Usage: journalism; commonly used in newsroom contexts
Examples
- The newspaper reorganized its newsbeats to better cover local politics and education.
- She manages three different newsbeats including crime, courts, and public safety.
- New reporters are typically assigned to less competitive newsbeats before moving to major stories.
- The editor divided the city into several newsbeats to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Experienced journalists often specialize in specific newsbeats like technology or business.