sensationalist

adj

1. Sensationalistic; tending to sensationalize; characterized by sensationalism (the use of exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention).

   “Near-synonym: clickbait”

   “It was a sensationalist newspaper, even by tabloid standards.”

noun

1. One who indulges in sensational behavior or action.
2. One who believes or espouses the philosophy of sensationalism.