News Analyst Job Description
New analysts are responsible for receiving, analyzing and interpreting news that is received from various sources in order to broadcast the information.
News Analyst Job Duties
- Examine local, national and international news in order to determine which topics to address
- May obtain assignments from other staff
- Prepare analysis of news items and submit to editor for approval
- Edit news material to ensure that it fits within the allotted time frame
- Select the news material that is most important and suitable for presentation
- Organize material into appropriate formats
- Present analysis of news items during broadcast