First you have to make a resume tape or DVD. Most of the time when you are looking for work, a paper resumes is completely acceptable. In this case a video is important because the job you are applying for involves you being videotaped on a regular basis. The news director will want to see how you look and perform on camera. In television news having a likable on screen persona is every bit as important as your background and experience as a journalist. Make sure you package your resume tapes or DVD's in padded envelopes so they stay safe when you send them out to apply for TV employment as a news anchor. Also the tapes and envelopes should have your name in large bold print and if possible they should be brightly colored or have some sort of visual element that helps separate them from the hundreds of other resume tapes that come in. On the resume tape include your name and contact information, a verbal account of your experience, education, and any special skills that would better qualify you to have a TV job in news reporting. Also include footage of you delivering the news, whether you stage it yourself or you have some footage from your previous experience.
Make sure to send tapes and DVD's out to any station you would be interested in working for even if they are in another state. If you are serious about a TV career as a news reporter you should be willing to relocate, as there are fewer jobs than applicants by far. Make sure to follow up your resume with a phone call, or an in person visit if possible. Do not hesitate to send your resume tape to stations even if they are not currently looking for anyone. Be persistent!
Good luck on your search for a career in the exciting field of television news reporting!
