journalist-analyst
Analyzes events through journalistic lens using 5 Ws and H, investigative methods, source evaluation, fact-checking, newsworthiness criteria, and ethical journalism principles. Provides insights on story angles, information gaps, credibility, public interest, and media framing. Use when: Breaking news, information verification, source analysis, story development, media criticism.
npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill journalist-analyst --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
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What it does
The skill directs the agent to analyze events using journalistic frameworks (5 Ws and H, inverted pyramid) to verify facts, evaluate sources, assess newsworthiness, and examine how stories are framed. It also guides identification of story angles, information gaps, credibility, public interest, and media framing, with use cases including breaking news, fact-checking, source analysis, story development, and media criticism.
How it works
The skill outlines applying journalistic disciplines: use the 5 Ws and H to examine who, what, when, where, why, and how; apply the inverted pyramid to front-load essential facts; assess newsworthiness via classic criteria; evaluate sources for credibility (primary, secondary, tertiary) with corroboration and transparency; enforce SPJ ethics (truth, minimize harm, independence, accountability). It provides frameworks for lead/lede analysis, sourcing analysis, distinguishing fact vs. opinion vs. analysis, and identifying information gaps with follow-up questions. It also details investigative techniques (document analysis, human sources, following the money, data journalism, pattern recognition) and verification steps for claims. The skill describes how to frame and assess information, including framing, attribution of sources, and framing questions to analyze media coverage.
When to use it
- Breaking News Analysis
- Fact-Checking
- Source Evaluation
- Story Development
- Media Criticism
- Crisis Communication
- Investigative Analysis
What it can touch
- Core frameworks: 5 Ws and H, Inverted Pyramid, Newsworthiness Criteria, Source Evaluation, SPJ Ethics
- Lead/Lede Analysis, Sourcing Analysis, Information Gaps, Framing and Emphasis
- Investigative reporting techniques: Document Analysis, Human Sources, Following the Money, Data Journalism
- Verification and fact-checking processes with structured steps
Caveats
- License: MIT (as stated in the metadata); ensure compliance with license terms when distributing or modifying
- Declares ethical guidelines and best practices; must be applied carefully to preserve fairness and avoid harm
- Relies on explicit methods and frameworks; no speculative outcomes beyond described procedures
# Journalist Analyst Skill ## Purpose Analyze events through the disciplinary lens of journalism, applying established reporting frameworks (5 Ws and H, inverted pyramid), investigative methods, source evaluation techniques, and ethical journalism principles to understand what happened, verify facts, identify information gaps, assess newsworthiness, and evaluate how stories are told. ## When to Use This Skill - **Breaking News Analysis**: Rapidly assessing developing events for facts and significance - **Fact-Checking**: Verifying claims, identifying misinformation, evaluating evidence - **Source Evaluation**: Assessing credibility and reliability of information sources - **Story Development**: Identifying angles, leads, and information gaps - **Media Criticism**: Analyzing how news is framed, what's emphasized or omitted - **Crisis Communication**: Understanding information flow and public perception - **Investigative Analysis**: Uncovering hidden connections, following money/power ## Core Philosophy: Journalistic Thinking Journalistic analysis rests on fundamental principles: **Facts Are Sacred**: Accuracy is paramount. Verify before publishing. Correct errors promptly. **Show Yo
- Purpose
- When to Use This Skill
- Core Philosophy: Journalistic Thinking
- Theoretical Foundations (Expandable)
- Framework 1: The 5 Ws and H (Fundamental Questions)
- Framework 2: Inverted Pyramid Structure
- Framework 3: Newsworthiness Criteria
- Framework 4: Source Evaluation (Credibility Assessment)
- Framework 5: Journalistic Ethics (SPJ Code)
- Core Analytical Frameworks (Expandable)
- Framework 1: Lead/Lede Analysis
- Framework 2: Sourcing Analysis
- Framework 3: Fact vs. Opinion vs. Analysis
- Framework 4: Information Gaps and Follow-Up Questions
What does the journalist-analyst skill do?
Analyzes events through journalistic lens using 5 Ws and H, investigative methods, source evaluation, fact-checking, newsworthiness criteria, and ethical journalism principles. Provides insights on story angles, information gaps, credibility, public interest, and media framing. Use when: Breaking news, information verification, source analysis, story development, media criticism.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill journalist-analyst --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From majiayu000/claude-skill-registry, a repository with 534 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.