So you want to be a…

Broadcast News AnchorAnalyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.

• Salary– In 2009, the

California average annual wage was $38,562 for entry level workers, and $131,916 for experienced workers.

• Education– Most of these occupations

require a four-year bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism.

– Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

What exactly does a Broadcast News Anchor do?

• Present news stories, and introduce videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters.

• 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.

• Edit news material to ensure that it fits within available time. • Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs. • Examine news items of local, national, and international significance or

obtain assignments from editorial staff members.

Outlook for the Future• In 2009 there were

approximately 8,720 people employed in this field in CA.

• It is estimated that in 2016 there will be 10,400 employed in CA. This represents an increase of 240 new positions each year (3.0%).

Similar Occupationsother jobs that require the same skills

• Poets, Lyricists, and Creative Writers

• Technical Writers• Editors• Reporters and

Correspondents• Public Address System and

Other Announcers• Radio and Television

Announcers

What will I need to know?

• Classes you will need to take for this career:

– Creative Writing– Broadcast Journalism– Journalism

• Knowledge you will need to gain for this career:

– Communications and Media

– English Language– Telecommunications– Computers and

Electronics– Administration and

Management

How do I become a Broadcast News Anchor?

• Complete middle school first!• In high school:

– Take journalism classes as well as writing classes

– Join yearbook, journalism club, the newspaper

– Look into any ROP courses offered for this field

– Get good grades so you can apply to a good college

• Major in broadcast journalism in college

Questions?Speak to your counselor

• Mrs. Scribner– Students whose last

names begin with A-L

• Mrs. Jantz– Students whose last

names begin with M-Z