Broadcast Job Descriptions
Broadcast jobs come in many forms, from television to radio to the Internet. All are designed to relay news to an audience as accurately and professionally as possible.
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News Reporter
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New reporters typically cover a story from its location, relaying information back to the television, radio station or Internet site. This is frequently refereed to as being "out in the field."
News Anchor
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News anchors for all forms of programming usually read the news, either from a prompter or a typed report. They act as a "host" for the entire news program.
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Talk-Show Host
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Talk-show hosts are at the center of news and sports programs that typically center around live calls from listeners and emails from listeners or viewers, as well special guests.
Producer
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While rarely if ever on the air, producers for radio, TV and Internet programs play an important role in organizing a newscast or sportscast by helping outline the content of each day's show and managing reporters.
News Director
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The director overseas all aspects of the newscast, including news, weather and sports, as well as supervising the producers. News directors sometimes have experience as anchors or reporters.
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