Introduced gift to journalist (9)
I believe the answer is:
presented
'introduced' is the definition.
('present' can be a synonym of 'introduce')
'gift to journalist' is the wordplay.
'gift' becomes 'present' (synonyms).
'to journalist' becomes 'ed' (short for editor).
'present'+'ed'='PRESENTED'
(Other definitions for presented that I've seen before include "Given" , "Gave formally, award say" , "delivered pitch?" , "Made a gift to" , "Put on the stage or introduced" .)