Frame-build as a process in which journalists frame news has been discussed recently. This study seeks to understand the process of frame- building based on the reporting for cultural and creative industries. Twenty newspaper and broadcasting journalists who cover this relevant news were interviewed. The findings show that journalists have shaped the basic knowledge of the cultural and creative industry through interaction with sources over the years at the cultural level. According to the data collected, journalists’ perception of cultural and creative industries varied on their news beats. Moreover, the news values have led reporters to report the related events. This study concludes the interaction of news value and news routine affect news frame-building significantly.