Description
Presenters host broadcast productions. They are the face or voice of these programs and make announcements on different platforms such as radio, television, theatres or other establishments. They ensure that their audience is entertained and introduce the artists or persons being interviewed.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
rehearse rolememorise linesfollow time cuesconsult information sourcesfollow directions of the artistic directorgather information on theme of the showmeet expectations of target audienceperform improvisationread pre-drafted textsdevelop professional networkfollow the newsadapt to type of mediapresent during live broadcastsuse audio reproduction softwareconsult with production directordevelop program ideasperform market researchcheck correctness of informationapply grammar and spelling rulesmoderate a debatecompose playlistpractice humourinterview peopleselect musicprepare broadcastsadopt a relaxed posturecommunicate by telephonework with a voice coachproofread text