Job Description - News Anchor:
A news anchor presents news stories on television news broadcasts. He or she introduces both videotaped news reports and those being delivered live by reporters from remote locations. A news anchor also analyzes news stories.
Employment Facts - News Anchor:
There were 8,000 news anchors employed in the U.S. in 2008.
Educational Requirements - News Anchor:
Broadcasting companies prefer to hire news anchors who have bachelor's degrees in journalism or mass communications, but those with other majors may also be considered.
Other Requirements - News Anchor:
Successful candidates for news anchor jobs have experience working on their school newspapers or broadcast stations and have done internships with news organizations.
Advancement Opportunities - News Anchor:
Most news anchors begin their careers working at small broadcast stations, sometimes as reporters. With experience, some move to larger stations or television networks.
Job Outlook - News Anchor:
Employment of news anchors is expected to decline through 2018.
Earnings - News Anchor:
News anchors earned a median annual salary of $50,400 in 2009.
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A Day in a News Anchor's Life:
On a typical day a news anchor's tasks might include:
- introducing news stories on the air
- analyzing and interpreting news received from various sources
- writing commentaries, columns and scripts
- editing news material
- selecting materials to present
Sources:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos088.htm (visited May 13, 2010).
Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET Online, Broadcast News Analysts, on the Internet at http://online.onetcenter.org/link/details/27-3021.00 (visited December 2, 2010).
