Lana Harris
Journalist and Former News Anchor
Education
- BA, Broadcast Journalism, University of Georgia
Professional Achievements
- Provided on-the-ground coverage of major natural disaster events, including hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and wildfires
- Knocked on countless doors in communities across the southeast in search of information about crime or community issues, sharing stories of strength, sorrow, and resilience
- Helped warn communities of dangers and celebrated communities coming together for parades and other events
- Helped get the community ready for their day with an energetic update of the morning news
- Interviewed celebrities like Kevin Costner, Anne Hathaway, Gerard Butler, Zoe Kravitz, Teyana Taylor, and more as they looked to promote movies and other projects
- Covered national events like Jimmy Carter’s funeral, and provided nonstop breaking news coverage of a tragic school shooting as it unfolded
- Featured in VoyageATL Magazine and selected as a Top 40 under 40 for JEZEBEL Magazine
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Co-authored Articles (13)
Access News Articles for Free: A Guide to Unlocking Paywalls
Are you trying to read a news article that requires a subscription? Even if you ''do'' support great journalism, it can be pricey to subscribe to every publication you want to read. If you're not ready to commit to a sub...
How to
Contact the Media About a Story
Believe it or not, most reporters get leads for their stories from private citizens letting them know what’s going on in the world! If you have information on a story and want to see it printed in a newspaper or convey...
How to Write a News Article: From First Draft to Final Edits
Writing a news article is different from writing other articles or informative pieces because news articles present information in a specific way. It's important to be able to convey all the relevant information in a lim...
How to Read and Talk Like a News Anchor
Tips for developing a news reporter voice & getting camera readyTV news reporters seem to project confidence and authority when they speak. As is the case with many skills, practice makes perfect when it comes to reporti...
How to
Tell if a Person Is Republican or Democrat
Knowing someone's party affiliation is a good start to understanding their political views. As a general rule, Republicans tend to be economically and socially conservative, while Democrats tend to be liberal. However, d...
How to Be Elected as a Congressperson
Getting voted in as a member of Congress If you feel strongly about a particular issue, or just want to make a general difference, you may want to become a member of congress. The road to running for congress is long and...
How to
Write a Newspaper Headline
Choosing a limited number of words to convey the main point of an article is the key challenge when considering how to write a newspaper headline. Because newspaper headlines are limited by the space available on the pri...
How to Write, Produce, and Host Your Own Newscast: Structure & Tips
Learn the types of anchors, news segments, and moreA newscast is a group of news segments that have been edited together. A typical newscast is 22 minutes long to allow time for advertisements. You may decide to create a...
How to
Write a News Report
A news report is similar to a news article. It is the basic facts of a story that is currently happening or that just happened. Writing a news report is easy if you report on the subject clearly, conduct good interviews,...
How to
Write a Current Events Summary
A current events summary is a short description of an event that has recently happened or is going to happen. Current events summaries are often assigned by junior and senior high school educators for the purpose of teac...
How to
Develop a "Radio Voice"
Warming up your voice and practicing are important components to strengthening your radio voice. For example, practice pronouncing words clearly, at both fast and slow paces. Speak naturally and be yourself – you don...
How to
Become a TV Reporter or News Anchor
Being a TV reporter or news anchor is an exciting and fast-paced profession. However, if you're in it for just the glamour and the glory, then you may have to rethink your priorities. Being a TV reporter or news anchor n...
How to
Use Quotation Marks in News Articles
Journalists need to know when to use quotation marks. The most common situation in which you’ll use quotation marks in a news article is when reporting someone’s speech. However, you could also use quotation marks ...
