A career in local television news can take many twists and turns as you acquire new skills and take on new roles. Whether you aspire to be in front of camera or behind, learning all aspects of the news business is essential in understanding the keys to collaboration and working as a team.

 

Working in local TV can seem like an easy and glamorous job. However, it is not all about taking selfies on location or in studio, wearing stylish clothes, or meeting prominent members of the community.  Many anchors and reporters know how to shoot, edit, and write their own stories. They understand the important roles producers, photographers, editors, and production crew have because they have either been in those jobs or they have expressed an effort to learn all aspects of how the news business operates.

 

If you are interested in these careers, you should explore a degree or program in radio, tv, and broadcasting or communications. You can gain important skills about how to write effective, active-voice scripts and copy, how to shoot and edit video and gain on-air experience.