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So You Want To Be A Great Tv Presenter?

  • Writer: Whitemore Ngwira
    Whitemore Ngwira
  • Feb 18, 2020
  • 1 min read

Here are my few tips for you. Over the years I have had the pleasure of working with various tv/radio presenters and news anchors, whilst working from the control room.


So what does it take to be a great tv presenter? What are the skills and knowledge you'll need?


knowledge of media production and communication excellent verbal communication skills the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure to be thorough and pay attention to detail active listening skills the ability to use your initiative to be flexible and open to change


What you'll do Day-to-day tasks Your daily tasks would depend on the type of show you present, but may include:meeting with the production team to go through the running order being briefed by researchers, or preparing your own scripts, links and interview questions. presenting, which may include reading from an autocue, interviewing guests and working with studio audiences, reacting to instructions given to you through an earpiece by the director or floor manager going through several 'takes' if necessary.




 
 
 

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