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what type of broadcasting anchoring do you think lets you travel the most?

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Donald’s Answer

News anchors are actually news readers, rather than correspondents, reporters, photographers and producers (who do the traveling). Anchors typically sit at a desk n a studio and read from a teleprompter, communicate to field reporters, and interview guests in person or via video phone. Correspondents on assignment often reside in the city, community, province, state, region or country they are covering. So just because you're on assignment in London, doesn't mean you'll be doing a lot of traveling throughout Europe.
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Bob’s Answer

In my broadcast (radio) career of (30+ years) I've lived in a dozen cities and half a dozen states. I've been fortunate to see all parts of the country and learn about regional differences in culture. So I guess that during my career, I have traveled, but I'm not sure if I'm using the same definition of travel as you.

I agree with Amanda, that a reporter position is more along the lines of what you're looking for if travel is the objective. Local reporters (tv or radio) don't seem to travel as much as network reporters do. Finding a network job can be tough. The number of network positions have declined over the year and can be tough to obtain. Don't let that deter you though. There are plenty of great places to get started on your journey. Find a local station (TV or radio) and see if they'll let you intern and/or just help out with things. The number of people wanting to break in to broadcast is dwindling and the industry needs people who are willing to put in the hours and effort to become great broadcasters.

Keep your eye on the prize and stay determined. I look forward to one day hearing or seeing you on the networks.
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Amanda’s Answer

I would say a role as a reporter would give you the most opportunity to travel. Anchors typically are in studios at broadcast headquarters (NY, LA, etc.) but reporters go out -- some times on a moment's notice -- to go wherever the news is. So if you're interested in travelling, I'd suggest looking in to reporter roles. I will say, though, that people think travel is glamorous. And some times it is for a few years. But oftentimes people get sick of travelling after awhile, so just something to consider. But it certainly is a great way to see a lot of the area/country depending on what your assignment is.
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Gloria’s Answer

Hi madison,

I think that would depend on what your definition of traveling is. In many areas, reporters of all types travel often greatly within a specific geographic areas. And it depends on why you would travel. Like our local sports reporters often travel with the sports teams, much more than other reporters locally. I also believe that it is a bit about a desire to travel. The desire to travel changes with opportunities and your own life changes. For example, when I think about some of the national anchors, they travel early in their careers but slow down as marriage and children enter their lives. More recently, I have seen a lot of reporters who have a second language that allow them to interact with people in areas around the world. I think that being multi-lingual is an important skill to any jobs that include travel.

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