How many years do you supposed to study if you want to be a newspresenter ?

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From a purely practical standpoint, my son received a B. S degree in mass communication, signed on with a newspaper as a part time reporter, became a full time, and finally an editor of a small newspaper. With the right connections and a good grasp of the English language and spelling skills and computer skills (especially Macintosh), less formal education is necessary.
A good basis in the "liberal arts" is necessary, as well as a good understanding of mass media. To be a good reporter, one must know a lot about politics, government, the arts, science, etc. The method for acquiring that knowledge and sophistication is really immaterial, but at least a bachelor's degree is advisable. Specialty reporters If one is to specialize as purely a reporter on, say, space research, the broad base may not be as essential, but to be an editor or a news anchor on TV or a versatile reporter, a broad base of knowledge IS essential.
Complete command of standard English would be a huge help, too!