A person who reads news on television
A person who reads news on television is commonly referred to as a:
- News Anchor: This is the most common term used to describe a person who reads news on television. News anchors are typically responsible for presenting the news, introducing segments, and conducting interviews.
- News Reader: This term is often used interchangeably with "news anchor," but it's a bit more general and doesn't necessarily imply a high level of involvement in the news-gathering process.
- News Presenter: This term is commonly used in the UK and other parts of the English-speaking world to describe a person who presents the news on television.
- Journalist: While a journalist is typically someone who researches and reports on news stories, they may also be responsible for presenting the news on television.
Some notable news anchors include:
- Walter Cronkite (CBS Evening News)
- John Chancellor (NBC Nightly News)
- Peter Jennings (ABC World News Tonight)
- Tom Brokaw (NBC Nightly News)
- Dan Rather (CBS Evening News)
- Katie Couric (CBS Evening News)
- Anderson Cooper (CNN)
- Wolf Blitzer (CNN)
- Lester Holt (NBC Nightly News)
- Savannah Guthrie (NBC Today Show)
- Hoda Kotb (NBC Today Show)
These are just a few examples, but there are many other talented news anchors who have made a name for themselves in the industry.