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Newscaster

DOT Code: 131.262-010

Industry: radio-tv broad.
Alternate Titles: newsperson

Analyzes and broadcasts news received from various sources: Examines news items of local, national, and international significance to determine selection or is assigned news items for broadcast by editorial staff. Prepares or assists in preparation of script [Newswriter (print. & pub.; radio-tv broad.) 131.262-014]. Presents news over radio or television. May specialize in particular field of news broadcasting, such as political, economic, or military. May gather information about newsworthy events [Reporter (print. & pub.; radio-tv broad.) 131.262-018]. May introduce broadcasters who specialize in particular fields, such as sports or weather, and be designated Anchorperson (radio-tv broad.) or News Anchor (radio-tv broad.).

GOE: 11.08.03 STRENGTH: L GED: R5 M2 L5 SVP: 7 DLU: 89