Anchoring

The mediators between the channel and the audience are known as anchor. They have to keep themselves updated in terms of knowledge as per the demand of time. Anchor should have the quality of entertaining viewers by playing music, giving updates of weather, traffic in the city, and news around the world and engage the audience throughout the program.

Key to Success

To be successful as an Anchor you should have/ develop:

Good sense of humor
Good knowledge of music
Good command over language
Good understanding of current issues & it’s impact on society
Ability to talk

Scope and opportunities

Anchors can be of three types- stage anchor, news anchor and program anchor. Anchoring is an emerging career as the satellite channels have been introduced, with numerous entertainment channels and news channels are growing day by day. The field is quite lucrative for people who can draw the public to their tops.

An anchor has various options open in the field of television, news channels and entertainment.

Lifestyle & Social Status

It’s an indoor job as well as outdoor job
No fix hours of working
If the anchor is working for a news channel then there are off beat shifts
Initial years you need to work hard to get established
Once you are known to public you become famous personality.

Job Profile

Writes the script
Analyze what kind of a program it is
Hold the attention of the audience
Entertain the audience
Stage anchor does live events; news anchor read news; program anchor hosts entertainment media or news media.
Presenting TV News in national, regional and other different languages.
Entertains in award functions, reality shows, film based shows, talk shows and debates, sports, crime reports or etc.

Skill Sets

Spontaneous
Humorous
Communication
Scripting
Friendly

Work Value

Off beat career
No monotony in work
Work on own
Well known personalities- Amitabh Bachhan, Derik O’Brian, Rajat Kaoopr (Aap Ki Adalat)

Current Job Scenario

Presently, the demand for TV anchors is extremely high. Beginners can expect a starting salary between Rs. 8000 and Rs. 12,000 per month. With relevant experience an anchor gains sky high popularity. Anchors can work as free lancers as well for the small events that are conducted for promotions.

Top Recruiters

Radio Mirchi
Star plus
Sony

Course Description

Course Options	B.A. in Language (any)	Diploma in anchoring
Academic Eligibility	10+2
Fees
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1	Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs	Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs
Expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs
Duration	3 Year	1 Year
Mode	Part Time	Regular
Approved	UGC	UGC
Affiliation	Delhi University, Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, JNU	JNU, Mumbai University, Pune University
Entrance Exam	N/A	N/A
Entrance Exam
Education Loan
Scholarships

Career prospect

Video jockey
Radio jockey
Disc jockey

Entrance Exam

Not Available

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