Placement Overview
This VIP presents the breakfast travel news on Crawley local radio station - Mercury FM. They are responsible for writing the travel news by liasing with police, local petrol stations and satellite systems and reporting on the travel at regular intervals throughout the radio show.
Generic Job Description for a Broadcast Presenter
Presenters work on all types of radio and television production. Radio Presenters are the voice of the production, whose responsibility it is to choose and play music, introduce material, inform and entertain the audience.
Radio Presenters work on national, commercial and local radio stations.
Their responsibilities may include researching material and topics, writing and learning scripts, interviewing guests and liasing with other members of the production team.
Skills:
- Confidence
- A pleasant speaking voice
- Good organisation skills
- The ability to work well under pressure
- The ability to build a rapport with an audience
Pay:
- Entry £15,000
- £25,000 - £50,000 with experience
- £100,000 or more for high profile presenters
Please not that salary figures are a guide only. Actual salaries may vary depending on the organisation and geographical location
Hours:
- Hours vary depending on the type of production
- Evening and weekend work is common
- Shift work may be required
Environment:
- Usually based in a studio or on location
- Location work can be outdoors in all conditions
- Travel to locations is common
Qualifications:
- No set entry requirements
- A degree in media studies or broadcast may improve chances of employment
- Most degree courses require five GCSE passes grades A-C and two A-Levels
- Talent is essential for employment
Training:
- On-the-job training may cover production specific processes and formats
- Short courses and training programmes are available through some broadcast organisations
Opportunities:
- Opportunities exist with local and national broadcast companies
- Opportunities are concentrated around large cities particularly London
- Competition for jobs is fierce
Links:
www.equity.org.uk - Equity
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