How can I become a TV news anchor?

I am in the 2nd year of my BA.

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    Kirti Dua Announcer, AIR | Guide-Level 11

    6 years ago
    Hi,
    To become TV News Anchor, You should have a knowledge of Current Affairs, Pleasant Personality and Camera Friendly Face. It will enhance your confidence and your communication skills. And Gradually you can move ahead in your anchoring career, Make contacts, Learn More and more practically, Observe other anchors like how they host, and To be a News Anchor, Command on language is must and if you are aware of any regional language other than Hindi, English then it's a plus point for you, you can get many opportunities. Go for internships in Media Houses, and as far as I know, they hire their interns/trainees once they are properly tra
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    Raj shakya #ReadyToHelp | Scholar-Level 16

    6 years ago
    Many employers prefer news anchors with a Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism, mass communication, or journalism, although communications and similar majors are acceptable. The coursework for these programs is liberal arts-based with a mixture of writing classes and speech classes. If specializations or minors are available in broadcasting, a student may need to complete the applicable classes in order to become familiar with television news and production.
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    Sunil Soni Management & IT Consultant | Scholar-Level 18

    8 years ago
    Most of TV anchors come with graduation or post graduation degree in Mass Communication. By the way a large number of today's TV anchors are from Jamia University Delhi.

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