Definition

Noun: A television newscaster is a person whose job is to present and report news stories on television. They are typically seen on news programs, delivering reports from a studio or on location.

Usage

The term "television newscaster" specifically refers to the individual who presents the news on TV. It emphasizes the medium (television) and the role of announcing news content.

Examples

• The television newscaster reported live from the scene of the event.
• She became a well-known television newscaster after years of working as a field reporter.
• The credibility of the television newscaster is crucial for the news program's reputation.

Advanced Usage

• The role of a television newscaster often involves not just reading a script but also conducting interviews and providing commentary.
• In some contexts, the term can imply a certain level of authority and public recognition associated with appearing regularly on television news.

Variants and Related Words

• Newscaster (noun): A more general term for someone who broadcasts news, which can include radio.
• News anchor (noun): Often used interchangeably, though sometimes "anchor" implies a primary presenter who coordinates a news broadcast.
• Broadcast journalist (noun): A broader professional title encompassing reporters, anchors, and newscasters who work in television or radio.
• Television reporter (noun): May focus more on gathering and filing news stories, not solely presenting them.

Synonyms

• Newsreader
• News presenter
• Anchor
• Broadcast journalist

Related Phrases

• To anchor a newscast: To be the primary presenter of a news program.
  • She anchors the evening newscast on the national network.
• To go on air: To begin broadcasting.
  • The newscaster went on air at 6 PM with the latest updates.

Noun

1. someone who reports news stories via television