Description
News anchors present news stories on radio and television. They introduce pre-recorded news items and items covered by live reporters. News anchors are often trained journalists.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
present during live broadcastsmemorise linesconsult information sourcesinterview peopleread pre-drafted textsdevelop professional networkadapt to changing situationsfollow the newswork closely with news teamscheck correctness of informationapply grammar and spelling rulesmoderate a debateperform video editingparticipate in editorial meetingscheck storiesset up sound equipmentoperate audio equipmentperform improvisationshow diplomacyadopt a relaxed postureedit digital moving imageswrite to a deadlinerewrite articleswork with a voice coachproofread text