这是一部围绕着电视台新闻部的记者们的职场故事展开的电视剧，“不是新闻选择我，而是我选择新闻”的思考方式去完成采访工作的电视台新闻记者徐宇珍(孙艺珍 饰)通过各种努力克服所有困难成为新闻主播，并于连续5次获得记者奖的吴泰锡(池珍熙 饰)展开的爱情故事。

之前虽然也有不少出现新闻记者的故事，但是专门描述他们的职场世界的电视剧却少之又少。《聚光灯》严格意义上应该是第一部真实地描述电视台记者们工作的电视剧。

Oh Tae Suk is a charismatic reporter who is the lead reporter for the society news division. Tae Suk is someone who never gives up until the truth is told. However, because of his personality, there are always conflicts within his team. During his training of the new junior reporters he discovered the potential of Seo Woo Jin and not only became her mentor but also her love interest.