Cinematic convention brought up by reporter who was covering it (5)
I believe the answer is:
trope
'cinematic convention' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'up by reporter who was covering it' is the wordplay.
'TROPE' is hidden backwards in amongst the letters.
But, I'm uncertain how this is indicated.
'brought' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for trope that I've seen before include "metaphor, perhaps" , "literary effect" , "Metaphorical use of a word or expression" , "in a manner of speaking?" , "Figurative use of a word or expression; motif" .)