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