Murran+Buller

=//** Television Presenter **//=



Description : //**Television presenters, also called hosts, work in a range of formats. They act as masters at ceremonies for variety and award shows, host game shows, interview guests on talk shows, and introduce content and programming.They also report the news but are not the same as reporters or anchors, positions that require specific journalism training**//. //** Most people keen to work in this career complete certificate or bachelor's degree programs in journalism, broadcast production or communications. Courses may include english composition, video editing, reporting, media ethics and media law. Coursework or internships providing on-air and production related experience working for a campus television is especially valuable. **//

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1. How much is the average pay for this job option? Pay for Television presenters varies depending on their profile, experience and responsibility. Many presenters are employed on short term contracts and only work part time. Although there was a study done in 2009 that found that Radio and Television presenters/broadcasters earn about $40,050.

2. How and where can I get started into this career? Completing a television, film, video or journalism courses is useful for television presenters.Most television presenters hold a bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, english or political science.

3. What do you do in the job and what qualities are required? Qualities : You need to be a natural communicator, an ability to memorise and recall facts, figures and storylines is invaluable. Its always the louder people that make better presenters. What you do: You are effectively the final link in communicating a programme's subject or message to viewers.

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__** About the job: **__ Summary: A television presenter literally introduces, hosts or presents programmes on television. Tasks and Duties: Television presenters may do some or all of the following :
 * 1) Host game shows, current affairs, sports, acts or educational pregrammes.
 * 2) Read news, sports or weather reports [[image:http://www.onedirectionmusic.com/images/bin-bloguploads/photo-15.jpg width="447" height="333" align="right"]]
 * 3) Interview people
 * 4) Report on issues and events
 * 5) Research or write scripts
 * 6) Attend most or ALL production meetings
 * 7) Attend most or ALL events, social functions etc...

Skills and Knowledge: You must be prepared and willing to work early mornings, midday's and evenings. You have to bring with you to the job a good personality, a determined mind, loud, clear voice and being able to memorise things with ease.

= Personal and physical qualities: The most important thing to have for a television presenter is confidence. You need to be able to project your voice without raising it to a shout and speak as clearly as possible. It is good to put some humour in at all appropriate times. It would be easier for yourself if you have a taste in interviewing people, have a good knowledge of the area eg: current affairs, sports and also have knowledge in television production process. =

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Working conditions:
Television presenters get irregular hours which include early mornings, midday's, evenings and weekends. The employee must be prepared to work in studio or set location, this may include travelling so you must have an interest in travel.

Related job (s):
If you have an interest in Television Presenting, then you would also be perfectly qualified and in some ways more comfortable with the job of Radio Broadcasting. With RB (Radio Broadcasting), there would be you, more than likely another presenter with you, no cameras on you but still be able to interview people. You are still speaking live and have breaks, but humour is much easier.

**__ In Conclusion: __** 1. What would you enjoy about this job? What would I not enjoy about this job? The things I would enjoy about this job is the fact that I have a bubbly and humorous personality, a loud and confident voice and have a taste in interviewing people and LOVE being in front of the camera. I would also love to travel, and would ALWAYS be up for the challenge, but on the other hand, it would be nerve- racking at the beginning, but once I was into it completely I would be happy. I would defiantly love to pursue in this career.

2. How do I rate my interest in this job now? After looking into this career I would rate my interest in it would be Very High.

3. How would this job match my qualities, skills, knowledge, values and interets? Television Presenting would match ,my qualities, skills, values and interests all equally. I would describe myself as willing for the job but far from ready.

4. What would I need to do to develop the knowledge, skills and qualities needed? I would need to further develop my knowledge in this career option, and I could also work on my speech and also study.

5. How is this job likely to change over time? What would that mean for me? Over the years my career choice may change. It may also end up having far more qualifications required then at the present time. For now, my sights are set on achieving this goal.

I would love to give television presenting a go in the future, it is something I will take with me through my years of study and university.

//** Murran Buller (: **//