News anchors primary responsibility is to educate the public about national, world, and local events. The following duties are a regular part of a news anchor's job:Interpret and present news stories so that viewers or listeners can better understand themInteract with reporters while on the airConduct live interviews with experts who can provide additional information or opinionsInvestigate storiesGather, verify, and analyse data from sourcesOrganize material and write news reportsReport breaking news as it unfoldsProduce news shows, including coordinating reporting