We surveyed 311 news anchors to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical news anchor. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a news anchor?
Low
High
Working as a news anchor typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a news anchor?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a news anchor typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a news anchor?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as a news anchor. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for news anchors.
Do news anchors work full-time or part-time?
63% of news anchors work in full-time roles while 37% work part-time.
Is being a news anchor stressful?
Low
High
News anchors tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a news anchor?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a news anchor.
How competitive is the workplace for news anchors?
Low
High
News anchors see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a news anchor require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for news anchors.
Are news anchors allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Creativity is intrinsic to being a news anchor, and a highly valuable part of the career.