News Anchor at Standard Group

Overall Purpose

This role is responsible for relaying the news gathered and produced by the entire newsroom to the public.

Responsibilities for the News Anchor Job

• Presenting allocated TV bulletins, live events and breaking news
• Ensuring appearance is as per house rules
• Conducting well researched and high-impact interviews on television
• Producing elements of the bulletin, book guests, prepping them and doing research for the
  interview
• Packaging and delivering stories for the bulletin
• Gather facts on breaking news/developing stories and fact check.
• Re-purposing stories from wire services such as Reuters and AFP for television audiences.

Qualifications for the News Anchor Job

• University degree in Mass Communication or a relevant fi eld from a recognized institution
• Two (2) years relevant experience
• Judgement or discretion required.
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Knowledge of routine(s).