Broadcast News Analysts

Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.

Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources in order to be able to broadcast the information.

Examine news items of local, national, and international significance in order to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.

Select material most pertinent to presentation, and organize this material into appropriate formats.

Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.

Present news stories, and introduce in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters.

People who work in this occupation generally have the interest code: ASE.

This means people who work in this occupation generally have Artistic interests, but also prefer Social and Enterprising environments.

People who work in this occupation generally prize Relationships, but also value Achievement and Recognition in their jobs.

Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.