news anchor
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.
Also called: anchorman, anchorwoman, broadcast news analyst, TV news presenter, chief anchor, news presenter, news broadcaster, business news anchor
- 17
- essential skills
- 20
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 2656
- ISCO-08 group
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8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- critic8 skills in common
- foreign correspondent8 skills in common
- photojournalist8 skills in common
- political journalist8 skills in common
- sports journalist8 skills in common
Essential skills
17- adapt to changing situations
- audiovisual equipment
- breathing techniques
- consult information sources
- develop professional network
- editorial standards
- follow the news
- grammar
- interview people
- interview techniques
- memorise lines
- present during live broadcasts
- pronunciation techniques
- read pre-drafted texts
- spelling
- vocal techniques
- work closely with news teams
Optional skills
20- adopt a relaxed posture
- apply grammar and spelling rules
- check correctness of information
- check stories
- edit digital moving images
- lighting techniques
- moderate a debate
- news analytics
- operate audio equipment
- participate in editorial meetings
- perform improvisation
- perform video editing
- photography
- press law
- proofread text
- rewrite articles
- set up sound equipment
- show diplomacy
- work with a voice coach
- write to a deadline
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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