Responsibilities of a News Anchor

 Responsibilities of a News Anchor

While their audiences typically watch them for just an hour or two a day, news anchors are on the job far longer than the duration of any newscast. The news anchor workload is demanding. It involves much more than interpreting a teleprompter.

The following is a list of some of the chief responsibilities of a news anchor. It should be noted, however, that the size of the station may dictate the degree to which the news anchor is involved in research and writing. Larger organizations commonly employ people in these specific roles.

·         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 source reliability and audience preferences

·         Organize the news to present in a logical, compelling order

·         Write, revise scripts and prepare to deliver them on-air

·         Ensure late-breaking news is added to newscasts

·         Engage in editorial commentary, when appropriate

·         Interview individuals 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

 

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