Radio and TV presenter
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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
Salary information
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
Outlook
Radio and television are continuing to adapt as audiences use streaming, podcasts, social media and on-demand video alongside traditional broadcasts. In New Zealand, local storytelling, te reo Māori content and trusted news remain important, but competition for audience attention is strong. Presenters increasingly create content for several platforms, while artificial intelligence is raising new questions about authenticity and media trust.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Clear, confident speaking and strong storytelling ability
- Ability to connect with different audiences
- Knowledge of current events, culture and audience interests
- Adaptability across live, recorded and digital formats
- Strong preparation, interviewing and research skills
- Understanding of media ethics, accuracy and cultural respect
AUT programmes
- Radio and Audio Media Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies
- Journalism Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies
- Screen Production Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
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