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How to Become a Sports Anchor

“Sports Anchor Career Info
Sports anchors research, write, produce and report on sports events and news for radio or television stations, as well as for some websites. They may interview athletes and individuals in the sports industry at the professional, semi-professional, collegiate and high school levels. Some individuals might find the pressures of deadlines to be stressful, while others might enjoy that stimulation.

Sports anchors need to have strong verbal and written communication skills. They should also have the ability to multi-task, strong research skills, the ability to work well under pressure and the ability to travel when needed. According to Payscale.com, sports anchors in the United States earned a median annual salary of $36,390 in 2016.”

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