Emily+Hickman

Journalism
 * Industry Type: **

A broadcast presenter is the public face or voice of the programmes they broadcast over the radio, television or internet. The role is to entertain and inform audiences by presenting information. Skills are also learned on the job.
 * Brief Description **

THREE QUESTIONS

3. // What are the chances of me getting the job? //
For a radio presenter, the chances are quite poor, due to popularity of the job. Hard work and making friends quickly will definitely be an advantage. For television presenters it is easier as there are many small stations willing to train younger presenters.

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Tasks-Radio

 * ==== Disrtibute current news events ====
 * Announce music selections
 * Converse on a range of topics
 * Promote the station by going to local events and holding competitions

Tasks-Television
 * Distribute current news
 * Interview politicians, celebrities etc
 * Research into each topic they discuss
 * The face of national news

Skills and knowledge-Used for both jobs
 * Excellent verbal and communication skills are essential
 * Critical thinking - have to use logic to solve/answer the problems they are faced with
 * Quick thinker. Broadcasters will often be put on the spot and will have to think on their feet
 * Good personality in general
 * Good research skills and being able to read notes and information quickly.
 * Basic computer skills

//** Steps to becoming a broadcaster: **//

 * 1) It will be useful to have basic journalism skills before going into any kind of broadcasting. Social skills and a good grasp of the english language will also be useful.
 * 2) **Enroll in a broadcasting school.** There is a broadcasting school in Christchurch where you can gain nationally and internationally recognised qualifications.
 * 3) ** Complete and internship. **These internships are critical in helping students gain an understanding of what it is really like to work in broadcasting and can help students better understand their future job duties.
 * 4) **Complete an Undergraduate degree.** The minimum education required for most entry-level broadcasting jobs is an undergraduate degree. Undergraduate degrees typically take four to five years to complete. Coursework in a broadcasting degree program may include mass media writing, photography, television production, radio production and news writing.
 * 5) **Apply for entry level postitions.** Students should be prepared to begin their careers as production assistants before working their way up to on-air brodcasting positions.

//** Working conditions: **//

 * Radio and Television broadcasters usually work in shifts. Either early mornings, evenings or weekends.
 * Clean, comfortable surroundings.
 * May be stressful due to deadlines
 * Could be asked to travel overseas/locally to cover stories

//** Related jobs: **//
The broadcasting world is a very broad one. Similar jobs include:
 * Actor
 * Entertainer
 * Journalist
 * Newspaper editer

//** Conclusion: **//
I think that I would really enjoy this job. I love communicating and keeping up with current events in the world. It is a wide job that could take me different places in the world. I have a very high interest in this job as I enjoy writing to inform people about an events that have taken place. The thing I would love most about this job would have to be being around people everyday. Some people might think this is an office job, but no 2 days would be the same. The only downside of this job would be the pay. But as I work harder and work my way up the roles, the pay will increase. In conlucion, I think this would be a suitable job for me.