Television Presenters

What the job involves

• Researches and prepares for programmes and interviews
• Finds guests to appear on the show
• Prepares scripts
• Attends production meetings
• Hosts game shows, current affairs, sports, arts or educational programmes
• Introduces programmes, music, entertainment items, guests and celebrities
• Interviews people
• Reads news, sports or weather reports commonly using an autocue
• Provides a commentary on live sporting or other events
• Presents opinions on sports, politics, social and economic matters
• Makes community announcements
• Reads advertisements
• Presents advertisement interviews (advertorials) with advertising clients
• Meets with clients to discuss advertorials
• Attends promotional events and social functions

Key values of workers in Television Presenters

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Top skills required for workers in Television Presenters

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Social Perceptiveness

  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Time Management

  Managing one's own time and the time of others.