1st Place, Anchor
2021-22, Division 2, Video Talent & Airchecks
By Saydi Kiley
Trojan TV
Traverse City East MS
VT-01. Anchor
This category is for compiled airchecks of the work of an individual person. Entries should include at least two examples of the anchor’s best work, but can include several selections from different journalistic broadcast productions. The compilation may include general news, sports or features topics appropriate for a traditional newscast-style program. Materials from a talk show style program are not appropriate for this category. Attire and professionalism are factors in this category. Judges will assume that the airchecks included in the submission reflect the entrant’s BEST work; think of this as a demo reel to become a lead anchor of a news program.
Judging Criteria
- WRITING: Is the writing clear, concise and conversational? Does the reporter use active voice and present tense? Does the script complement the visuals?
- RATE OF SPEECH: Do you talk too fast/slow?
- COMMUNICATION OF IDEAS: Do we understand what you’re talking about?
- COMMUNICATION OF EMOTION: Do you use voice fluctuation? Do you have emotion in your voice? Are you monotone?
- MIC WEAKNESS: Is your microphone too close or too far? Do we hear the sound of your paper script?
- SINCERITY: Do you come across as being genuine?
- NATURALNESS: Do we enjoy listening to you? Does it sound like you know what you’re doing?
- CREDIBILITY: Does it sound like YOU know what you’re talking about? Do you give credit to any sources that might be applicable?
- PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE: Are you dressed appropriately? Tuxedos and prom dresses aren’t necessary, but t-shirts and jeans aren’t appropriate either.
- OVERALL IMPRESSION