News Anchor job description
News Anchor responsibilities include:
Researching local community, state, national and international current events
Meeting with the news director, reporters and other news anchors to be briefed on the day’s news
Collaborating with the news director to choose stories to broadcast considering audience preferences
Job brief
We are looking for an enthusiastic news anchor to join our team and participate in the creative cycle of news broadcast.
As a news anchor, you will work closely with reporters and will be responsible for gathering information, broadcasting newscasts throughout the day and interviewing guests.
Ultimately, you should be able to follow current events and present news stories to audiences in an informative,interesting and unbiased way. Responsibilities
Research local community, state, national and international current events
Meet with the news director, reporters and other news anchors to be briefed on the day’s news
Collaborate with the news director to choose stories to broadcast considering audience preferences
Organize the news to present the most interesting pieces first
Revise scripts and prepare to deliver them on-air
Ensure late-breaking news is added to newscasts
Engage in commentary
Interview guests and other members involved in particular stories
Introduce news correspondents reporting on scene and ask them relevant questions
Comply with the moral code of the journalistic profession
Keep abreast of news developments by studying papers, attending events, etc.
Stay in contact with industry professionals
Requirements
Proven work experience as a news anchor
Understanding of the newscast process
Broad knowledge of local, national and international affairs (e.g. political, economic, legislative and cultural)
Comfortable yet professional presence on camera
Ability to improvise in a live on-camera setting
Excellent verbal skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Available to work on a flexible schedule
Ability to work under stressful conditions and strict deadlines
Active social media presence
BSc degree in journalism, communications or relevant field