The Career of a News Anchor

Brittaney ParkBlock D

Job Description Host or hostess of a newscast Go to locations Inform public on -local -state -national events Broadcast news received from various

sources

Job Description Present stories Introduce videotaped news Introduce live transmission

Education needed Masters or PhD degree in Journalism English Social Studies Advanced computer skills

“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” (Thomas Edison)

Additional Training Communication Excellent vocabulary Strong grasp of grammar skills Computer science Drama

Beginning, Average, and/or Potential Salary

Beginning : $20,180 Average : $25,760 – 52,160 Potential : more than 77,480

Beginning Average Potential $-

$10,000.00 $20,000.00 $30,000.00 $40,000.00 $50,000.00 $60,000.00 $70,000.00 $80,000.00 $90,000.00

$100,000.00 Salary

Salary

Growth Potential Stable

Job Outlook 6.2%

“Victory is what happens when ten thousand hours of training meet up with one moment of opportunity.”

(Anonymous)

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