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Where to start?

Starting out in any industry can be tough. When you’re the new kid on the block, it is often hard to gain recognition from those around you. People generally aren’t aware of who you are, and how talented you may be. That is why it is vital for you to show them in the best way possible. This is key for anyone interested in being a TV presenter. You must build and showcase your talents. Let us briefly explore a few ways in which you could do this, and how this may help your career as a TV presenter. 

Firstly, one way to become a TV presenter is through education. You may, for example, want to study a subject like journalism, because it will give you exposure to the type of skills that you may need. Moreover, it will give you an insight into the type of information and people that you may be likely to deal with. Education is really important, but it needn’t necessarily be at university. There are many alternatives, such as presenter training! The best thing, however, would be if you combined the two. 

It is also really important for you to create a showreel. Once you’ve honed your skills, this will allow you to collate them, and show them off to the world. Be sure to collect those clips that you believe will catch someone’s eye! This will help you to pitch out for work and hopefully land you your first job as a TV presenter.

In conclusion, to be a TV presenter you need to be dedicated. Being a TV presenter requires hard work too, so be sure to be ready. Most importantly, however, being a TV presenter requires you to be engaged – be sure to love what you’re doing

My 10 tips to be a successful TV Presenter

At some point in our lives we may have the desire to be on TV. This desire often comes during one’s childhood; however, it has the potential to manifest itself at any point in your life. It also can be presented to us in many forms, one of which is a desire to be a television presenter. Here are our top ten tips for being a successful TV presenter.

  1. Be excited – As a TV presenter, it is really important for you to be excited. This will allow you to grab your audience’s attention, as well as the attention of the celebrity that you’re talking to. 
  2. Know Your Event – It is really important for you to be understand the details of the event that you’re covering. This will show the audience that you’re engaged!
  3. Prepare Good Questions – It is vital for you to prepare questions for each person, so that you can have an interesting discussion. 
  4. Dive into the Audience – Your audience wants to have a connection with you. It is also likely that they may want to do what you do. It is really important, therefore, to connect with them on a personal level.
  5. Be Humble – This will allow you to create a good presenter image, one with which the people can resonate. 
  6. Listen to yourself – Though this can be awkward and cringy, it will allow you to improve your presenting skills. You will be able to better understand your projection, pronunciation and tonality by listening to yourself. 
  7. Listen to others – Be sure to take on criticism from people you trust. It will only improve your skills!
  8. Rehearse – As always, it is really important to practice your skills, so that you’re ready for the big day!
  9. Be Confident – Confidence is a key part of being a good TV presenter. It will allow you to project, to connect, and to thrive on stage.
  10. Enjoy yourself – Presenting on TV is a once in a lifetime opportunity. If you enjoy every minute of it, you are far more likely to be engaging and to excel in your dream profession!