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What’s it like to be a Media Presenter?
Media presenters deliver a variety of radio, television and live programmes,
including all music formats, music and chat programmes, interview and talkback
programmes, news bulletins and sports programmes. They may also present rock
and classical music concerts that are broadcast live to air, and pre-recorded
programmes such as documentary and music specials.
Media presenters may be required to work irregular hours, including weekends.
On-camera presenters need to be well groomed. Specialist presenters, such as
sports and political commentators, should have a solid knowledge of the
subject they are presenting.
How much can I expect to earn?
Earnings data based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union
Membership survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is either unavailable
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Personal requirements
- clear speaking voice with good command of English
- broad general knowledge
- interest in current affairs and/or music
- technical ability to operate broadcasting equipment
- able to work under pressure
- good communication skills
- willing to work in country areas.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Skilled Non-trade Jobs
These jobs do not usually require completion of secondary education, however
further part-time study such as a Certificate III or IV, and on-the-job
training, may be required.
Para Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of secondary education and/or
completion of some further study of a vocational nature, such as a Diploma or
an Advanced Diploma.
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
English
School subjects that include some aspect of English provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an English-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Languages
School subjects that include some aspect of LANGUAGE provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a language-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Performing Arts
School subjects that include some aspect of the PERFORMING ARTS provide a
useful background to these jobs. In some cases a performing arts subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Media Presenter
Media presenters may perform the following tasks:
- announce programmes, music and entertainment items
- read commercials, both live and pre-recorded
- read news bulletins
- provide station identification, time, weather and community announcements
- introduce live performances
- conduct interviews and host talkback programmes
- make live action commentary on sporting events, politics, and social and economic matters
- work off-camera in television announcing programmes
- host panel shows and live variety shows
- interview personalities at special events, or in studios for live or taped broadcasts
- introduce performers and host special events
- write their own scripts.
Specialisations
Areas of specialisation include sports commentator, disc jockey, newsreader,
talkback announcer and political commentator.