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How to become a News Anchor

One of the biggest mysteries in television is: how to become a news anchor?


The competition is fierce and everyone at the station wants the same spot.


Even people not at the station want that spot! There are many different


theories from many different sources: Here are some tips from


http://www.becomeanewsreporter.com



Believe it or not, some very small markets will allow you to immediately


start on the anchor desk. But you'll also be in charge of producing,


calling, shooting, editing, writing, making coffee, and painting the


building. These jobs are called "one man bands" and can be very


challenging. The pay is low but the responsibility and stress is very high!


If you can handle the demands, it's a great way to gain a tremendous amount


of television news experience.



Typically, you will need to work your way up the chain at your news station.


So, the best way to become a news anchor is…don't be so set on being an


anchor! I know that may sound strange but there are many jobs at the


station…and your 1st job is to get ANY job at the station. It's very


challenging nabbing that elusive anchor spot, but it can be done. Help


yourself by being flexible. Don't have the attitude of, "Anchor or


Nothing." Some of your favorite news anchors started off as weekend


reporters or weather reporters.



The News Director is much more likely to promote someone already working at


the station than to hire a brand new outsider. Obviously, the ND is looking


for a qualified news anchor candidate but they are also looking for a hard


worker and team player. Whether you get a news reporter job or a sweeping the


floor job, once you get your foot in the door, be sure to show initiative and


willingness to take on extra responsibility.



On our local Fox affiliate in Las Vegas, we have a brand new anchor…but she


really isn't new. She started off as an on-call traffic reporter, then she


was promoted to weekend weather girl, then she was promoted to general


assignment reporter. I'll never forget the day that one of the head anchors


announced she was leaving the station for a job in San Diego. It was a shock


to the station and community but who do you think replaced her? That's


right! The original on-call traffic reporter! The point is: be willing to


take ANY job at the station. If you do, the anchor position might be a lot


closer than you think!
About the Author

Darryl Ross is a former news reporter with KVVU Fox 5 News in Las Vegas. He


recently published a Free Special Report entitled, "The top 5 common mistakes


to avoid, if you want a job in television" which is available for no charge


at his website:
http://www.BecomeaNewsReporter.com


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