News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Also known as: Anchor, Anchorman, Art Critic (+92 more)
Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.
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What You'll Do
- Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.
- Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.
- Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.
- Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.
- Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.
- Research a story's background information to provide complete and accurate information.
- Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.
- Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.
- Select material most pertinent to presentation, and organize this material into appropriate formats.
- Present news stories, and introduce in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters.
Essential Skills
Career Fit Overview
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Top passions
- Artist: Creating original work and expressing ideas feels natural.
- Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
- Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
Common styles
Dependability, Attention to Detail, Integrity, Initiative, Stress Tolerance
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Key Abilities
This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:
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Work Environment & Style
Common Styles for This Career
- Dependability (High importance: 4.8/5)
- Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.71/5)
- Integrity (High importance: 4.59/5)
- Initiative (High importance: 4.55/5)
- Stress Tolerance (High importance: 4.51/5)
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Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.
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