The career of a news anchor involves hosting and presenting news stories on television to inform the public about local, state, and national events using broadcast news from various sources. Anchors need at least a master's degree in journalism, English, or social studies along with advanced computer skills and training in communication, vocabulary, grammar, computer science, and drama. Starting salaries are around $20,000 but experienced anchors can earn over $75,000. The job outlook is stable with projected growth of 6.2% and requires thousands of hours of training to take advantage of opportunities.