Television Host

Television presenters, also known as television hosts or television announcers, present news, commentary and other programming to the general public. Most television presenters are articulate, skilled verbal communicators, and also possess the necessary skills to perform off-air, production-related tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

Television presenters must craft likeable, on-air personas to introduce programs, make public service announcements, and appear at newsworthy community events and wrap-up programs for audiences. They also introduce reporters, newscasters, sportscasters and other professionals appearing on a program or show. Many television presenters research and write their own material, often under tight deadlines. At smaller stations, television presenters may also perform off-air, production-related tasks, such as operating the control board, editing footage and logging program schedules. At some stations, presenters interact with the public off-camera, assisting with fundraising and selling advertising.

Salary

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that reporters and correspondents earned an average of $44,360 a year.

 

 Education  

According to the BLS, competition for positions as television presenters are extremely competitive and a combination of experience and education is often required to gain access to these jobs. Most individuals aspiring 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, and media ethics and media law. Coursework or internships providing on-air and production related experience working for a campus television is especially valuable.

Reflection

Yes I would love to be a TV Host I think it’s really fun and you get to talk and meet a lot of people. Also you get to entertain a lot of people. The main reason I want to be a TV Host it’s because I would love to come out in TV and I enjoy it