In my next topic I would like to point out the importance of looks! Many students become so concern with writing that they don’t think about the importance of having the right professional look. When one wants to become a reporter or news anchor one must have a look that is appealing to viewers. When applying to jobs most stations look at how you look. At an interview you should never show up over or under dress. You should dress to impress because no one wants the face of their station to look sloppy. Men must be clean cut wearing nice suits or collar shirts and khakis but I suggest wearing a suit for your first time meeting. Women should wear a nice dress, descent high heels and just enough make up. When I think of outfits I think of something appealing to viewers but nothing that will distract me or the viewer’s especially with accessories. Jewelry is a big concern because it can cause a major distraction in many ways, the smaller the jewelry the better.
Also when working for a station I have learned that it is also important to maintain a certain look. This is not to say you can’t change it up a little but, not a dramatic change. For example a blonde changing her hair red or a man with a clean cut who tries to grow out hair. Most people watch you because of your look, your dramatic change might lose your viewers. It also makes it seem as if the station is more concern with fashion then news. Always remember you are a news anchor that wants to be taken seriously. Image is very important in news because it’s your first impression! Make your look so classy and presentable that they have no choice to be curious to hear what you have to say!
Also when working for a station I have learned that it is also important to maintain a certain look. This is not to say you can’t change it up a little but, not a dramatic change. For example a blonde changing her hair red or a man with a clean cut who tries to grow out hair. Most people watch you because of your look, your dramatic change might lose your viewers. It also makes it seem as if the station is more concern with fashion then news. Always remember you are a news anchor that wants to be taken seriously. Image is very important in news because it’s your first impression! Make your look so classy and presentable that they have no choice to be curious to hear what you have to say!