- Featured in:
-
More News Anchor Resumes
Use these News Anchor samples as a guideline or visit our extensive library of customizable professional resume templates.
Select
Customize
Download
Looking for cover letter ideas? See our sample News Anchor Cover Letter.
Find out what is the best resume for you in our Ultimate Resume Format Guide.
Additional Media Communication Resume Samples
News Anchor Resume Samples
No results found
0-5 years of experience
Review daily PSAs and emails, create daily rundowns for #1 rated evening news (ABC)
- Developed the 9PM FOX newscast, formulating & executing its own news identity
- Established strong Government Affairs reporting, maintaining trusting relationships with state and local lawmakers, government and business leaders
- Manage producers to create a consistent, integrated news message for each affiliate
- Mentor, motivate and empower reporters to write fair yet captivating scripts, shoot and edit creative video, establish credibility and deliver stories that provokes an emotional response
0-5 years of experience
The only news anchor to help launch the first ever 9 O’clock news cast at [company name] (San Angelo) /KXVA (Abilene) Fox
- Increased ratings just over 200% during the 9 o’clock hour anchoring the news compared to the same time the previous year (November book)
- Anchored, produced and identified news content for two news cast each day in two different markets
- Managed and trained 6 reporters
- Made many personal connections in the community and developed relationships
- Developed leads for stories
- Helped develop advertising campaigns within the news and created new segments in the news including Chief’s Corner
- Social media experience with [company name], KXVA, and Skyler Nichols Fox Facebook pages, Twitter, and Instagram
- Community outreach through guest appearances at many speaking events to promote the stations
- Covered courts, cops, city council and health beats
0-5 years of experience
- Obtained and compiled information from varied sources that included local police releases and scanners, PR releases, listener tips, reports from co-workers in the field, and tips from sources, for news and public affairs broadcasts according to current events and public interest.
- Wrote news stories in AP style from wire copy, field reports, and conducted telephone interviews to obtain information for stories and sound bytes to be used on air, meeting half-hour deadlines for markets in Akron/Canton, Youngstown, Pittsburgh and Milwaukee.
- Performed daily station website maintenance by uploading up to twelve news stories, photo galleries, and videos, editing stories with most current info, and cycling out old and irrelevant stories.
- Attained a position in top 30 market in less than 3 years.
- Generated story ideas, cultivated news sources, and provided editorial support in coordination with News and Programming Directors, becoming the first reporter to break a number of local stories including that of suspected serial killer Anthony Sowell.
0-5 years of experience
- Delivered news and stories for general information for the public.
- Developed stories gathered by various reporters in field.
- Conveyed current information regarding current events and important events or news.
- Conducted investigation on news before coming up to a more relevant news or story.
- Devised questions for interviews.
0-5 years of experience
- Capture news stories from Reuters web portal, script newscasts, and deliver on-air talent for over 1M viewers
- Initiated a weekly newsletter and created an online presence, authoring content for over 30k subscribers
- Report on and conduct interviews with senior officials and celebrities at social and political events for news stories and features twice weekly
- Film 3 episodes weekly, including a syndicated show end-to-end, from raw footage to edited package
- Draft and email Press Releases and coordinate in-house events and events hosted with Media Partners
10+ years of experience
Performed several roles of increasing responsibility including reporter, anchor, news director, station manager, community service and promotions manager. Service above self winner
- Supervised over 35 employees and daily activities to ensure smooth operation of television station
- Administrative oversight of the station-WCJB-TV20, including operating budget, programming, scheduling, equipment maintenance and purchases
- Managed projects resulting in high organizational impact
- Worked with department managers on sensitive and confidential issues
- Self-starter with minimal supervision of station general manager
- Developed an effective annual plan to build and manage a multi-million dollar budget with over 300 accounts
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community and business leaders
- Recruited, evaluated and disciplined employees and interns
- Coordinated all station job fairs
- Lead role in all Equal Employment Opportunity Reports
10+ years of experience
Responsible for hosting morning talk show
- Conducted interviews of guests who appear on program, including compilation of questions in preparation for said interviews
- Responsible for editing news copy and reading news from prompter to record nightly news
- Responsible for writing all ad copy, and recording voiceovers for approximately one-third of all advertisements
- Kept customer service a top priority by ensuring advertisements are aired on schedule
- Maintained weekly advertising reports to ensure billing accuracy
0-5 years of experience
- News writer/anchor for the 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm daily newscast.
- Worked on the producer rundown for daily broadcast.
- Worked with the News Director in the production and selection of news to be broadcasted.
- Responsible for the news edition of the local, national and international segments.
- Supervised the News Assignment Editor and reporters on news development.
- Worked on and presented special reports which include investigative work.
0-5 years of experience
Promoted twice, from freelance employee to current role as weekend anchor and meteorologist
- Assist in management of weekend news coverage and editorial decisions for news and weather
- Manage multiple deadlines simultaneously that produce content on a daily basis
- Create content on all multimedia platforms including television, radio, website, and social media
- Demonstrated ability to grow social media presence on various platforms
- Incorporate the NBC4 brand into all news and weather stories
- Develop relationships with state agencies, school districts, newsworthy people within the community to break
0-5 years of experience
Anchor an entertainment show “Late Edition”, scripted, edited, and presented daily.
- Conduct interviews with local artists and compose feature-length articles on them.
- Provide information for viewers about upcoming art exhibits, new album/movie releases and celebrity news through social media sites.
- Prepare and present complete, factual, and interesting entertainment reports in short segments throughout the show.
- Write, edit, and produce report on local film screenings, film festivals, art exhibits, cultural festivals, and fashion events.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with industry professionals and contacts.
- Occasionally responsible for arranging the show’s rundown in the absence of the managing editor.
0-5 years of experience
Anchors live newscasts on Cleveland’s 50,000 watt Newsradio 1100.
- Covers breaking news stories as they happen for several markets across the country
- Responsible for on-scene reporting of several events including; The rescue of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, as well as council meetings, red carpet movie premiers, shootings, fires, where there’s news, I’m there.
- Skilled in several types of multimedia applications used to get news out quickly to a mass audience.
- Skilled at using audio and video equipment.
- Has appeared on national television reporting for Gretta Van Susteren on Fox Television Network.
- Has appeared on live radio interviews on radio stations around the world including Scotland, Ireland, the U.K, Australia, and here in the United States including Colorado, Hawaii, Mississippi, California, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Rhode Island.
0-5 years of experience
Present local, national, international, entertainment, financial and lifestyle live broadcasts for the weekend morning/weekend evening newscasts for the CBS owned and operated affiliate in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut/Pennsylvania news market
- Fill-in anchor for the weekday morning and weekday evening newscasts
- Delivered extensive live coverage of breaking news events
- Research, write and copy-edit daily news stories featured on live broadcasts
- Development of local, national, international, entertainment and lifestyle stories with an emphasis on the Tri-state area
- Master of Ceremonies/Emcee/Spokesperson representing WCBS at charity, fashion and red-carpet events
0-5 years of experience
Primary anchor for evening newscasts
- Live field anchor specialist during both tragic and celebratory events
- Story developer, public speaker and media trainer
- Community leader whose work led to the changing of laws to better protect the public from fraud.
0-5 years of experience
Experienced day to day operations at a news station
- Helped shoot tease footage for evening news cast
- Helped edit voice over for evening news cast
- Interacted with News Producers to produce stories
- Experienced fast paced environment of a live news cast in control room side by side with producers and side by side with camera operator in studio
0-5 years of experience
- Directly responsible for creating news stories and news packages for News6
- Technical Director responsible for providing direction on business decisions and the execution of production projects
- Camera Operator
- Lighting Director in charge of setting up the lighting that contributes to the success of the television production
0-5 years of experience
Anchor and produce 2 hour morning news show on Saturday and Sunday.
- Manage and facilitate breaking news live interview guests live in the studio.
- Gather ideas/content for news shows, conduct interviews, research for investigative stories, write news stories, present information live in the field on tight deadline.
- Facilitate news on various media platforms on TV, radio, and internet.
- Stack and organize stories, provide direction to entire editorial and production staff, write all content, create graphics for shows, post content to web.
0-5 years of experience
Anchor and produce four weekend shows
- Assign stories for weekend reporter
- Manage photographer and editor
- Shoot, write and edit stories for air three days a week
- Fill-in as producer as needed for all shows
- Develop enterprise story ideas
- Deliver live reports on breaking news from the field
6-10 years of experience
Solo anchor 6 pm, 7 pm, and 11 pm newscasts
- Manage web content and social media for station during nightside shift
- Proof reporter packages and coordinate breaking news assignments
- Fill-in produce and file special reports (26 Women to Watch)
0-5 years of experience
Lead anchor for primetime weekday newscast and manager of Telemundo team
- Authorize final approval of content for nightly newscast
- Assist in marketing, development and promotional tools for TV station
- Augment client relationships for Telemundo and manage interactions with media agencies
- Leadership in the Hispanic community for development and outreach
0-5 years of experience
Gains trust of interviews
- Reports on local events, interviews residents, and political figures
- Research backgrounds on interviewees
- Produces 60 second prerecorded news packages for station to air
- Time Management
6-10 years of experience
Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Anchor live evening news program, live remote broadcasts and special reports.
- Generate and write news scripts, conduct interviews, investigate stories, live on-scene reporting.
- Assign stories to reporters.
- Host of WYLN’s live broadcast of the Wilkes-Barre Christmas and St. Patrick’s Days parades.
0-5 years of experience
Discussing, reviewing, and creating programs with the production team
- Planning promotional and charitable activities
- Working with co-workers and managers to meet deadlines
- Guiding & helping assistants work out routine operational activities efficiently
- Downloading and loading programming
- Setting up and executing news interviews
- Writing, broadcasting and recording news segments
6-10 years of experience
As News Anchor/Executive Producer, I am responsible for all local Spanish content that airs on a daily basis. It is my responsibility to deliver concise and clear stories for our audience.
- Factually translate English stories into the most common dialect of the Spanish language
- Host of weekend Talk/Interview show “Buscando Soluciones” (Searching for Solutions)
- Manage the [company name] Wisconsin news team to produce daily newscast and weekend shows
- Strategize with sales and promotion teams to promote newscast and gain viewership
- Engage in community events to maintain a valuable and respectable presence in the community
- Build relationships to establish credibility and reliable source base
- Represent the station as MC for various events and organizations
- Utilize Associated Press Wires for news gathering and as leads to follow local and national stories
- Team player in completely revolutionizing the look/style and content of newscast
- Implemented an innovative online presence for viewers (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
0-5 years of experience
Anchor/Producer
- Produce daily 30 minute, 10pm newscast
- Solo-anchor newscast
- Shoot, write, voice and edit special assignments
- Report live from field or studio
- Shoot, write, voice and edit all stories
- Pitch stories to newsroom managers
- Develop and maintain contacts
0-5 years of experience
Featured news anchor for weekly newscast.
- Writes scripts for all weekly newscast.
- Independently shoots all news stories for the weekly newscast.
- Responsible for world, entertainment and local news segment every week.
10+ years of experience
Anchor weekday newscasts
- Research, write, report daily news assignments
- Maintain regular contact with news sources
- Interview elected officials, business leaders and community members
- Write and produce “Take a Break” franchise reports, focusing on positive news
- Produce online content for station website and social media
- Report breaking news live from the field
- Write and produce “What’s With That” franchise reports
- Host/MC community events as station representative
News Anchor Duties and Responsibilities
Specific job duties for news anchors vary based on their employer. However, there are several core tasks common to all news anchors, such as:
Develop Story Ideas News anchors use the web, radio, and outside reports to learn about what happens locally, nationally, and internationally. Using this information, they collaborate with editors, journalists, and reporters to generate story ideas to post on social media or report on the TV news.
Interview Guests News stations sometimes invite guests from the community to speak about a topic or news event on air. News anchors come up with interview questions to ask these guests and carry out effective interviews to successfully gather the necessary information about the event.
Research and Write News Along with using the information gathered from interviews, news reporters conduct extensive research on the topics and news events they report. They can then write detailed stories or scripts to read on air or post online.
Report Stories on TV News anchors go live on television to read the day’s news from their pre-written scripts and conduct on-air interviews. They also offer commentary on the stories and interact with other anchors and reporters during the news program.
Participate on Social Media Sites In addition to reporting stories on TV, news anchors also engage with viewers on social media websites, such as Facebook and Twitter. They post updates, images, and videos of breaking news events for viewers and sometimes post full news reports as well.
News Anchor Skills and Qualifications
Skilled in making news reports clear, accurate, and engaging, news anchors have a strong background in communications or broadcasting. They usually have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a communications field and some experience working as a reporter or presenter. Employers seeking news anchors also look for these skills:
- Reporting – whether writing a story or telling it on the air, news anchors report the news clearly and accurately in a way that engages the audience and provides a thorough account of the story or event
- Interviewing – to prepare for interviews thoroughly and conduct the process confidently, news reporters understand interviewing techniques that make interviewees comfortable and willing to answer their questions
- Technical skills – since they use computers and electronic equipment to research, write, and report stories, news reporters know how to use software, social media websites, and audio equipment
- Research skills – they know where to find reliable information to support their stories and how to evaluate sources to determine if they have biased or misleading content
- Communication skills – writing stories, interacting with guests, and telling the news on the air require clear and effective communication
News Anchor Education and Training
News anchors usually need a bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcasting, or communications to find employment at news stations. Topics these programs cover include research, journalistic ethics, writing and reporting, interviewing, TV and radio production, and speech. Students often seek work experience at the school’s TV station or complete an internship at a news station for credit. Some employers prefer news anchors with master’s degrees in broadcasting or communications; these programs have more advanced writing, mass media, and public relations coursework.
News Anchor Salary and Outlook
The median yearly pay for news anchors, classified as broadcast news analysts by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), is around $63,000. News anchors in the 10th percentile make around $26,500 annually, and the best-paid anchors receive over $195,500. Those who work full-time for news stations often get health insurance, paid vacation, and retirement benefits that freelance and part-time anchors do not. The BLS expects news anchor employment not to change much through 2026 and to remain between 5,600 and 5,700 employed. News stations will hire fewer anchors as their revenues decline and they consolidate with other stations to reduce costs and staff. News anchors with broadcasting and multimedia journalism experience will have an advantage seeking work in this competitive field.
Helpful Resources
Does a news anchor career sound appealing to you? Here are some resources to check out to get started on this path:
Radio Television Digital News Association – TV and radio news staff can join this organization to connect with other news professionals, get discounts on journalism and news anchor training, view webinars, and find work and leadership opportunities locally.
Starting Your Career in Broadcasting: Working On and Off the Air in Radio and Television – Having extensive experience as a radio broadcaster on major networks, author Chris Schneider offers career advice to new radio and TV broadcasters. He covers topics such as preparing for interviews, finding a first job, advancing to work at larger stations, and improving one’s broadcasting skills.
National Association of Broadcasters – This organization advocates for diversity and innovation in TV and radio broadcasting, holding events around the country. It also includes podcasts, webcasts, and educational opportunities to help broadcasting professionals further their careers.
The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect – Geared towards both news professionals and the general public, this book offers advice on researching and writing news for the web, print, and live broadcasts. It seeks to help reporters produce useful and higher quality news.
Media Communication Cover Letter Examples
Rate This Article
[News Anchor]
Last edited by: Gabriela Barcenas, CPRW, Content Writer II -
Gabriela Barcenas
CPRW, Content Writer IIGabriela is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and career adviser. With 10 years of digital media experience and five years of resume writing expertise, her publication history includes fashion, education, travel, social justice, equitable design and career advice.
