📱 Vocabulary: Types of Media & Media Jobs
1ère Bac Sciences Expérimentales SEx
📌 Introduction
Understanding types of media and media jobs helps you talk about news, technology, and careers — even in science!
Science Connection: “Science journalists explain discoveries. You might watch a YouTube video about DNA or read a science blog.”
📡 Types of Media
1. Print Media
- Newspaper – daily news (ex: Science Times)
- Magazine – weekly/monthly topics (ex: National Geographic)
- Book – long-form information
2. Audio Media
- Radio – news, music, talk shows
- Podcast – digital audio series (ex: science podcasts)
3. Visual Media
- Television (TV) – news, documentaries, shows
- Video – on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram
4. Digital Media
- Website – online information
- Blog – personal or expert articles
- Social Media – Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram
Example: “I prefer digital media like YouTube videos to learn science. They’re easier to understand than textbooks.”
💼 Media Jobs
Common Media Jobs
Reporter
Writes news stories after researching and interviewing people.
Photographer
Takes photos for newspapers, websites, or documentaries.
Editor
Reviews and corrects articles before publication.
News Anchor
Presents news on TV or radio.
Blogger
Writes articles on a personal website or platform.
Podcaster
Creates and hosts audio shows on specific topics.
✅ Exercise 1: Match the Job to the Description
Choose the correct media job:
1. “Takes pictures for a magazine”
2. “Presents the news on TV”
3. “Writes articles on a personal website”
✍️ Exercise 2: Write a Paragraph
Write 4–5 sentences about a media job you find interesting. Include:
- The job title
- What they do
- Why you find it interesting
- A science connection (optional)
📌 Summary
- Types of Media: Print, Audio, Visual, Digital
- Media Jobs: Reporter, Photographer, Editor, Anchor, Blogger, Podcaster
- Science journalists help explain discoveries to the public.
- Use this vocabulary to discuss news, careers, and digital life.
