Every school has its own unique way of choosing the students to appear as news show anchors and crew. Some programs use applications, to make sure students are interested, enthusiastic, and have the reading and language skills needed to be professional when they appear on-camera. These applications are circulated around the school several times a year, depending upon how often the news crew is changed. Students are responsible for obtaining an application, filling it out correctly, getting teacher recommendations, and returning the completed application on time. Many applications require parent signatures and often inform parents about some after school or early morning requirements.
Some schools conduct auditions for on-camera positions.
Other schools select news show crews on a rotating classroom basis, usually selecting students from upper level grades in the school. This selection process enables everyone in those grades to have a chance to participate in the production of the news show. Teachers in those grades can select students to participate in this activity based on behavior, grades, and aptitude. No matter how you select and choose your news show anchors, it is obvious to everyone watching which anchors seem more prepared, professional, and interesting to watch. Watch your news show and evaluate your students performances as anchors.