Broadcasting coaches pride themselves on having previous extensive experience in the field of television. Over the years, they collect a wealth of information, such as how to find legitimate talent agents, reputable TV and news networks, national media companies searching for fresh talent, web designers, and video producers to help with demo reels. It would take years for a newcomer to collect these reputable contacts on their own.
News anchoring is probably the single most teleprompter-heavy hosting gig around. If you want to have a chance in hell of getting a job, you’d better make sure you’re an expert prompter reader. You also need to be comfortable speaking directly to camera, as that’s essentially the entire role. Examples include “E! News,” “The Rachel Maddow Show,” “Access Hollywood,” and “Extra.”
