Of course we should have the ability to read a news item cold to accommodate those last minute stories. But don t think you re so damn good that you can read the entire bulletin cold. The listener deserves better. Your voice may require warm-up exercises and don t forget to have a glass of water on hand. They even think it s a big joke to stuff up.
Professionals get mad at themselves if they make a mistake.
After all the listener will judge you on your on-air performance only and not the other tasks involved in being a Radio journalist. Think of yourself as playing a part in a theatre production. While you may have good days and bad days, the show must go on. The pay-off for a great play is a standing ovation and a long run. In Radio terms it means you treat your listeners to an opening night performance every time you open that mic and will enjoy a long successful career.