Radio and TV presenter

Also known as

TV and radio broadcaster, talkback host, TV presenter, TV news reader, radio announcer, broadcaster

AUT programmes

• Radio and Audio Media Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies
• Journalism Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies
• Screen Production Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies

Work environment

• Usually work irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Usually work in radio stations, TV studios and offices and may travel locally and nationally
• Need to communicate well, make decisions and work well under pressure

Typical tasks

• Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video
• Perform for recordings
• Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences
• Gather information for news stories
• Report news to the public
• Edit written materials
• Determine presentation subjects or content
• Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes
• Organise informational materials
• Maintain logs of production activities

Salary information

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Outlook

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Further study options