Being a news anchor requires a number of skills, the first of which is a comfort level in front of the camera. An element of show business comes with the job of a news anchor—not only do you need to be comfortable in front of the camera, but you need to connect with the audience so that people want to watch you as opposed to your competition. Feeling comfortable speaking to the camera is not a skill most people are born with, but you can acquire and hone it.