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news anchor

News anchors present news stories on radio and television.

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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.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
pronunciation techniques

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
consult information sources
work closely with news teams
OPTIONALOptional competences
check stories
apply grammar and spelling rules
work with a voice coach

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Skills overview

37total
17 essential
20 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 17 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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