Audition to be a News Anchor

Interested parties can request an audition packet or send any questions to Lucia Chappelle.

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The audition packet consists of audition instructions, tips for audition reading, audio sample of a reader and script for audition.

Please include in your email request any relevant experience you’ve had, and provide your full name (off-air and on-air, if different), pronouns, and contact info (email, phone and postal mailing address).

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Record yourself reading the sample NewsWrap text in the audition packet, and attach the audio file to an email. It does not have to be professionally recorded — just a voice-memo on a smartphone or other voice recording application will be fine. Let us know if you need any technical assistance!

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Notes on how to prepare:

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• Our style is “conversational,” not like a news robot or affected “anchorperson” voice. Imagine a single person that you’re reading, moreover telling, the story to. (You can check out complete NewsWraps at thiswayout.org.)

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• Look up the pronunciation of unfamiliar words or names online. Google Translate and Forvo.com are among the resources you can try.

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• Take a pause before a quotation to distinguish it from the narration. Do not say “quote … unquote.”

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• Warm up your voice with a few practice readings before recording … and be sure to hydrate!

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Before your “maiden voyage,” you’ll hear from NewsWrap Producer Brian DeShazor. He’ll go over the process with you and will make sure you’re all set to do a great recording, whether you’re roughing it at home or have some kind of studio facility at your disposal.

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We’d also like to have a headshot of you for P.R. purposes. 

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If you need us or have any questions, here’s our contact information:

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Lucia Chappelle, TWO Asso. Producer,  lucia@thiswayout.org

Brian DeShazor, NewsWrap Producer, brian@thiswayout.org