Feature Story Examples

 This week's assignment was about identifying the nine different types of feature story and finding examples of that. Listed below are my examples of the different feature story types and it being applied.

• Profile

Here's an illustration of a profile feature by the news source The Guardian. Actor Stephen Graham's life and career are examined in this feature profile, which also highlights his training and commitment to his art.

• Human Interest 
  
  
  
  
  

This is a good example of a human interest story by magazine People. In this human interest tale, three adolescents from Kentucky exhibit courage and camaraderie by saving a man from a submerged car, making them surprise heroes.

• Explanatory
  

An illustration of an explanatory story is this one by Society of Environmental Journalists. The environmental issues affecting the Santee Delta in South Carolina are examined in this in-depth study. It explains how climate change and increasing sea levels endanger this historically and biologically vital environment through poetic descriptions and important science.

• Adventure
  
  
  

An example of an adventure feature narrative is this one; by a travel media website, Adventure.com. Writer and filmmaker Lois Pryce is the subject of this documentary. She traveled through Iran and other countries on her own motorcycle. The narrative explores her travels, obstacles she faced, and the cultural understanding she acquired.

• DIY
  
  
  

This is a great example of a do-it-yourself feature piece by New York Post. A married couple built a lavish two-story lake mansion worth $460,000 out of a $27,000 shed they purchased from Home Depot. The article describes their renovation procedure, the difficulties they encountered, and the social media virality of their endeavor.

• Trend or Lifestyle
  
  
  

This is an example of a trend/lifestyle feature story by newspaper New York Post. An exploration of the resurgence of "bum cleavage" in fashion, reflecting broader trends in body positivity and self-expression.

• Occupation
  
  
  

This is an example of a occupational feature story made by the news source for the United States Coast Guard. The career and leadership of Lt. Cmdr. Raymond Concepcion within the U.S. Coast Guard are highlighted in this feature. It explores his dedication to putting the team first, the difficulties he encountered, and how his life experiences influenced his leadership style.

• Seasonal
  
  
  

This is an example of a seasonal feature story by The Round Table, a high school news media source led by students in Middletwon, MD. This segment captures the joyous mood of the season by showcasing Middletown's many holiday customs.

• Historical
  
  
  

This is an example of a historical feature story by a magazine by JGH News (a magazine for a Jewish General Hospital). A retrospective on how the Jewish General Hospital prepared for its first COVID-19 patients, marking a significant moment in its 90-year history.