As a News Anchor, you will need to master following:

• audiovisual equipment
• follow the news
• interview people
• memorise lines
• present during live broadcasts
• read pre-drafted texts
• work closely with news teams

More generally, a news anchor is also versed in:

• adapt to changing situations
• breathing techniques
• consult information sources
• develop professional network
• editorial standards
• grammar
• interview techniques
• pronunciation techniques
• spelling
• vocal techniques

It also helps to know the following:

• adopt a relaxed posture
• check correctness of information
• check stories
• edit digital moving images
• moderate a debate
• news analytics
• operate audio equipment
• participate in editorial meetings
• perform video editing
• rewrite articles
• set up sound equipment
• write to a deadline
• apply grammar and spelling rules
• lighting techniques
• perform improvisation
• photography
• press law
• proofread text
• show diplomacy
• work with a voice coach