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Becoming a newscaster is more than just appearing on camera; it's about delivering important news and engaging with the audience. This article discusses the nature of the work, including the pressures of live broadcasts and the need for thorough preparation. It explores the necessary training and qualifications, such as a bachelor’s degree in journalism or mass communications, while also examining job outlook and earnings in the field. A newscaster's role is vital in interpreting and broadcasting news, making it an exciting career choice for anyone passionate about communication and current events.
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Newscaster Devyn Robinson 10/6/11 5th hour Career/Technology Foundations.
Introduction • “Being an anchor is not just a matter of sitting in front of a camera and looking pretty.”David Brinkley. I was interested in the career of being a newscaster because I love to speak. I also think it would be fun to be on T.V., even if it was just the Channel 4 news at 11. I think it would be awesome for people to know who I am and to be able to listen to me speak about what is going on in the city or world. I’ll be researching the job salary, what I would do while I work and the training I’ll need for it. In order to get a better understanding of my career choice, I need to research how to write stories, how to not get upset if I’m reporting on something sad and how to actually find my job.
Nature of Work • Newscasters interpret, examine and broadcast news received from various sources. • Present the story, introduce pre-recorded news or live reports from reporters on the scene. • News correspondents talk about the news going on all over the United States. • Newscasters also specialize in other types on news like sports or weather. • Reporters on small publications cover all aspects of the news.
Working Conditions • Work is usually hectic and crazy. • Usually under great pressure. • Broadcasts sometimes are aired with little or no time for preparation • Some work places are very calm and quiet.
Training, Qualifications, Advancement • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or mass communications. • University of Arizona or Michigan State University. • T.V./ radio broadcasting, public speaking and possibly journalism.
Job Outlook/ Employment • Decline moderately through 2018. • Tough competition for the metropolitan area. • Jobs will be best for people working online. • Freelancing will supply more opportunities for employment.
Earnings • Broadcast news analysts median: $88,630. • Higher 10%: more than $156,200. • Lower 10%: less than $23,470. • News analysts, reporters, and correspondents vary.
Related Occupations Teacher • Elementary school teachers average $52,240. • Depending on where you live, jobs could be high or low. • 4.5 million jobs for teachers in 2008. • Increase in jobs through 2018.
Summary • In conclusion, I am very excited to start to work as a newscaster. One thing I look forward to the most would have to be sitting at the desk and reading off the teleprompter. I will love to speak to a whole metropolitan area or the whole country on a show like Nancy Grace. The thing I look forward to the least would have to be the hectic workplace. I like things to be organized and calm. I feel after all of the learning I’ve done that this is the career that is right for me. Despite the obstacles that may come my way I feel confident that I will be successful.
Work Cited • http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos088.htm • http://www.bls.gov/k12/help01.htm
