If you want to be a TV news reporter, read and speak like one.
Television news reporters seem to have authority when they speak.When it comes to reporting, practicing makes perfect.To learn to report the news, you have to watch the professionals.Write down any characteristics that you want to copy.Print some news stories and read them yourself.You should start paying attention to your body language, facial expressions, and gestures after you've gained some confidence in your reading.
Step 1: If you want to warm up your voice, do verbal exercises.
Roll your neck in circles, shake your arms and legs loose, and release any tension in your face.You can loosen your jaw by yawning.Say the vowels and draw them out to relax your throat.Next, focus on any that you struggle with.Finally, say a few tongue twisters, such as "Theophilus Thistler, the thistle sifter, thrust three thousand thistles through the thick of his thumb"Slowly inhale and exhale through the nose and mouth.If you want to get ready for an exam or job interview, you should practice at least 5 minutes before you read.
Step 2: Carefully say each word.
Make sure you pronounce each word correctly.Your voice will sound clear if this helps you speak a little more slowly.This can help reduce the sound of accents.Slow down and say the whole word if you tend to drop the end of the word.
Step 3: Your pace needs to be slowed down.
You might speak more quickly than you think.Slow down the pace you speak and enunciate each word for news reporting.If you speak slowly, viewers will lose interest.Try to match the pace of the news reports.Reporters aim for around 150-170 words per minute.You might be able to speak faster if you are nervous.If you are nervous, try taking a few deep breaths or meditating.
Step 4: Use a neutral accent
Most networks prefer their newscasters to speak with a neutral accent, even though there is no rule saying you can't have a strong accent as a reporter.Try using the same accent and tone as the reporter.This can help you figure out how to sound neutral if you have a regional accent.It can take some time to learn how to speak differently if you have a strong accent.You can imitate how reporters sound.
Step 5: An energetic tone is what you should try for.
It can be difficult to sound upbeat without sounding crazy.Pretending you're telling the news to a friend is a good rule of thumb.You try not to overwhelm your friends with too much energy when you are excited to tell them.The goal is to sound friendly and upbeat, not like you had too much coffee.
Step 6: Slang and colloquialisms shouldn't be used.
Don't change the way the script is written.This is the tone people expect when they tune into the news, and it will sound more formal than you are used to.The same tone should be used when you add comments after a story is reported.Slang makes you sound unreliable.Don't use informal language.
Step 7: Stay away from hyperbole.
Reporters sound less confident when they use words like "um," "like," and "uh."Take a break if you're about to use a word.It can be difficult at first, but eventually it will become a habit.
Step 8: Listen to how the reporters talk.
To focus on the reporter's voice and inflection, close your eyes.The reporter uses their tone to tell you what is important, sad, exciting, and what you don't want to miss.It's more about how they are saying it.The reporter sounds excited, friendly, or confident.Write down some words you would use to describe the reporter's voice.When you're practicing, you can use these words.Look at the reporter's body language.The reporter's face reflects the tone of the story.The reporter has their hands in the air.
Step 9: You can spot your weaknesses by recording yourself reading the report.
If you want to record video or audio of yourself, break out the video camera or smart phone.Listen closely and play it back.Compare your voice to the reporter's while watching the news.Don't criticize yourself too harshly.You are comparing yourself to newscasters while you are just starting.To see how you can improve, compare.
Step 10: Keeping your eyes still while reading can be difficult.
Print a news story that you want to practice reading.If you want a sans-serif style, use Arial or Helvetica.This will reflect the type-style.If you can't read the papers while moving your eyes, place them on a table across from you.A reporter has papers in their hand.You do the same thing, too.Don't read directly from your notes if you want to convey the story.
Step 11: You should be prepared to go off-script at certain times.
You can see examples of ad-libbing between two stories or at the end of a story on the news.A reporter might say something about the story.For a variety of situations, come up with a few phrases that sound natural.You can say something along the lines of "What a tragic event for the neighborhood," or "Let's hope everyone makes a full recovery."Make it clear that you care about the situation."How fun!" is what you can say for a feel good story."That really warms the heart."Staying neutral is important for political stories.Good examples of comments include, "This race is heating up" or " This has been a really exciting story to follow."While remaining neutral, these comments still give an opinion.
Step 12: Before you read through a report, quietly.
Don't just skim the report, take in every word.You won't sound confident if you're stumbling over words.You'll be able to read it out loud if you're familiar with the text.Take a story from a newspaper or look up sample stories online if you don't have a specific report to read.
Step 13: You don't know any words.
This will help you understand what you're reading.It will help you pronounce words correctly.The more words you know, the better you will be at guessing what's in the report.
Step 14: You can practice reading aloud while you are alone.
If you want your voice to sound natural, you need to practice reading a news report as many times as possible.Don't be afraid to speak up.Speak in a loud, strong tone.You can use a mirror to look at yourself.You can use this to make sure your facial expressions match the tone of the story.It will help you practice to read a report while looking at it.Once you've built up some confidence, you might want to ask a close friend or family member to give you feedback.
Step 15: You can change your tone based on the story.
More somber stories call for a quieter voice.It can be difficult to strike the right tone while speaking loudly.Keep your clear tone while speaking more quietly.Try to loosen up a bit for fun stories.
Step 16: If you need to do a cold reading, you should read out loud.
If you practice reading out loud, you will be prepared if you need to report on a story without seeing it first.Keep calm and take your time as you read through the story if you need to do a cold reading.You can look at your notes more if you keep eye contact as much as possible.It's important for breaking stories.You will probably see the story for the first time as you read it, even if you get bullet points ahead of time.
Step 17: Place your head and shoulders back.
Don't get carried away.Use your body language to project confidence.If you want to be a professional reporter, you may need to maintain this posture for several hours at a time, so build up your strength by practicing good posture throughout the day.It's important that your body language reflects the tone of the story.Before a serious story, check your posture and facial expression.
Step 18: You can add meaning to your report with hand gestures.
To add meaning to your words, it's important to make your hand gestures natural.If you want to use hand gestures in advance, don't script them out, they will look robotic.Start slowly if you don't use your hands a lot.Try to use one or two hand gestures.It may look unnatural if you try to add many more.
Step 19: As much as possible, make eye contact with the camera.
If you want to make it seem like you are connecting with the audience and just telling them the news, avoid using a card or teleprompter.If you want to make eye contact with the camera, try to skim over the words you are reading as quickly as possible.It's normal for you to look at your colleague every once in a while, especially if you are talking to each other.
Step 20: Natural expressions can be used.
It's important that you don't seem stiff while reporting.If you use your facial expressions to reflect the tone of the story, you can make yourself seem more human.Make sure your facial expressions are appropriate.When reporting on a death or accident, make sure to use a more serious expression than a warm, friendly smile.
Step 21: Use your body language to project your confidence.
You will give off confidence with a combination of your voice, posture, and body language.Relax after you've practiced and prepared as much as you can.Do your best.Confidence in front of the camera is affected by having confidence in yourself.