Career description:
A news anchor, sometimes called a news analyst, presents stories on radio and television news broadcasts. Working for television and radio networks and local stations, they introduce reporters’ videotaped and live reports, analyze and select stories, and interview guests. They sometimes broadcast from remote locations. News anchors are also required to have a presence on social media.
What it’s like:
Common duties:
- Interpret and present news stories so that viewers or listeners can better understand them
- Interact with reporters while on the air
- Conduct live interviews with experts who can provide additional information or opinions
- Investigate stories
- Gather, verify, and analyze data from sources
- Organize material and write news reports
- Report breaking news as it unfolds
- Produce news shows, including coordinating reportingBridge research findings and patient care
Similar occupations:
Anchor, News Anchor, News Reporter, Radio News Anchor, Radio Talk Show Host, Reporter, Staff Writer, Television News Anchor (TV News Anchor), Television News Reporter, Television Reporter (TV Reporter)
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