news anchor

News anchors present news stories on radio and television.

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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