Korean Dictionary
How to say "Story Pitch" in Korean
“Story Pitch” in Korean is 기사 제안 (pronounced "gisa jean").
기사 제안
gisa jean
Usage & Context
A story pitch is a journalist's proposal for a news article. Korean reporters regularly pitch story ideas to their editors in daily editorial meetings.
Example Sentence
기자가 편집장에게 기사 제안을 했다.
The journalist made a story pitch to the editor-in-chief.
How to use 기사 제안 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Story Pitch” is 기사 제안, romanized as gisa jean.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 기사 제안.
Pronunciation Guide
기사 (gi-sa): "Gi" sounds like "gee" (as in "geese"), and "sa" like "sah" (as in "sahara"). 제안 (je-an): "Je" is like "jeh" (as in "jet"), and "an" like "ahn" (as in "father" but shorter). The stress is relatively even, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable of each word.
More Example Sentences
A new journalist proposing an idea.
신입 기자가 편집장에게 새로운 기사 제안을 했습니다.
The rookie reporter made a new story pitch to the editor-in-chief.
A reporter preparing for an editorial meeting.
다음 주 회의에서 기사 제안을 발표해야 해요.
I have to present my story pitch at next week's meeting.
An editor praising a successful pitch.
그의 기사 제안은 독창적이고 시의적절해서 바로 채택되었다.
His story pitch was original and timely, so it was immediately accepted.
Cultural Context
In Korean newsrooms, “기사 제안” (story pitch) is a routine part of a journalist's work. Reporters are expected to constantly come up with fresh ideas and present them to their editors during daily or weekly editorial meetings. A good pitch often involves not just a topic, but also a unique angle, potential sources, and a clear understanding of the target audience. The competitive nature of Korean media means journalists are always striving for impactful and exclusive stories.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
기사 제안을 하다
To make a story pitch
기사 제안서
Story proposal document
기사 제안 회의
Story pitch meeting
Related Expressions
취재 아이템
chwijae aitem
Reporting item / Story idea
기사 아이디어
gisa aidieo
Article idea (direct loanword)
제안하다
jean-hada
To propose / To suggest (verb form)
기획 기사
gihoek gisa
Feature article / Planned article (often results from a pitch)
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