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Prepares and presents news, sports and other information, conducts interviews and introduces music, performances or special events on television.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Tasks Include:
- introduces programs, music, entertainment items, guests or celebrities
- prepares and reads news bulletins, makes special announcements and provides commentary for sports and other events
- presents opinions on sports, politics, social or economic matters
- researches, investigates and compiles stories and programs
- monitors incoming information, liaises with network Editors, Journalists, Media Producers and Directors, Graphic Designers, other program departments and outside news and program sources
- assists in the development of news and program policies and the overall presentation and style of bulletins and programs
- reports live into bulletins and programs
- initiates and develops story ideas, themes and concepts for information programs
- edits stories and evaluates the accuracy and balance of information material
- suggests and generates follow-up stories