Dressing for a Power Performance
Dressing for a power performance in TV or online video means eliminating distractions and being in top physical shape.
Read more...A Leading Journalist and a Great Friend
Journalism lost a leading light when business reporter Mel Gunasekera was murdered in her home in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Let’s keep her memory alive.
Read more...Anchorman: I LIVED That Movie!
Actor Will Ferrell says the inspiration for the movie Anchorman came from a real news team in the 1970s: Mort Crim and Jessica Savitch at KYW-TV in Philadelphia. But anyone who was in TV news in the late 70s can relate — including me.
Read more...Welcome KFI Listeners
You may have reached this page because you’ve heard me on KFI News. When I’m not on the air, I’m working as a talent coach, helping people improve their on-camera performance skills. The core of my business is teaching news …
Read more...What I Learned in Africa
On a one-week reporting fellowship from the International Center for Journalists I learned something about sub-Saharan Africa and the challenges facing journalists who report on it in multimedia platforms. Just getting around was tough. The Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa …
Read more...An Adventure in Ethiopia
I’m packing my bags for Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. I can’t believe I just wrote that sentence and that it’s true. Like most Americans, I don’t know enough about Africa. What is covered in US media seems like …
Read more...A Beta-cam Trip Down Memory Lane
I recently saw most of my TV career flash before my eyes on one of the last working Betacam tape decks in Southern California. It was a humbling experience and a reminder of what a long, strange trip it’s been! Join me for a few screen shots from memory lane and see where I learned the some of the lessons I teach my clients today.
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Pleasure to meet you.
Hi, I'm Terry Anzur. I've been a professional multimedia journalist for more than 30 years, anchoring and reporting everywhere from New York to Los Angeles to West Palm Beach. I've taught on-air skills to journalists of all levels, both through positions at the University of Southern California and Pepperdine University and through my own independent company.
If you're interested in talent coaching, whether on a personal or station-wide level, follow the "Media Coaching" links above for useful resources and detailed information on how I can help. Or just drop me a note to chat more about a customized package that can meet your needs for public relations or international journalism training.
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