Radio Presenter is an extremely important job to have in the radio community, i personally think its the most important job.
You also different types of radio presenters, this is because there a rang of different types or radio show. Each of these need a different set of skills. Music based presenter nee d more of a ear for music as there shows about music. Like wise a Spots Presenter needs more of a sports man's eye, meaning they need o know more about sport. and even a talk show presenter need to have a different skillset.
How Do You Get Into The Job?
excellent presentation and performance skills
ability to generate original ideas, and to think creatively about how to communicate them
an understanding of how to use the voice effectively for radio
ability to build credibility and rapport by communicating knowledgably and engagingly with audiences
determination and tenacity
excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to draw information from people
knowledge of the Radio market, different station and programme styles, and audience demographics
a comprehensive knowledge of subjects relevant to the Radio genre in which they wish to work
ability to work independently but also as part of a team
self-motivation and adaptability
ability to work effectively under pressure, react quickly, and meet tight deadlines
knowledge of the law, ethics and industry regulation as they affect Radio production
knowledge of when it is necessary, and how to acquire, the relevant clearances and licenses, including copyright and music clearances
knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures
a high level of IT skills - particularly good word-processing and data handling skills
ability to learn how to use a variety of recording equipment and to operate different radio studios
ability to present while operating studio controls and co-ordinating a range of simultaneous technical activities
ability to conduct effective internet research, use relevant computer software for audio editing, and, when necessary, to manipulate visual images or edit video, and upload all such material for use on websites.
Some Radio Presenters may be on the look out for those with higher level of education because they might have a degree in a specific genre or radio and might come useful.
The salary for a Radio Presenter varies dramatically, from volunteer work and earning nothing too becoming the next Jonathan Ross and earning around half a million pounds a week.
this all depends on a variate of things, from how well you present things no the radio, too how well known you are, and also how big you fan club is. but we all have to start somewhere.
Work practices and conditions are just a standard things, its kinda like a agreement you have with the company that you wont behave badly in the public eye, and you wont swear or say anything racial or offensive on air.
What Do They Do?
A Radio Presenter does many things within the job role. They talk to the public on a range of topics, these can go from talk shows discussing documents too music based radio shows where they talk about the music or artists. Although they have to stay under the Media Law whilst talking on air, they also have to follow professional conduct with there peers and other team members. They also have to watch what they say and post as they also are asked to write blog posts and other publicly viewed documents. They have to cater for all musical genres, with all different musical tastes. Also they are sometimes asked to review there own work and listen to there own shows to gather feedback. This means they have to be open toward both positive and negative results. occasionally they are asked to edit audio work on a computer, using suitable computer software.You also different types of radio presenters, this is because there a rang of different types or radio show. Each of these need a different set of skills. Music based presenter nee d more of a ear for music as there shows about music. Like wise a Spots Presenter needs more of a sports man's eye, meaning they need o know more about sport. and even a talk show presenter need to have a different skillset.
To acquire this type of job you usually need some sort of hand on experience, this usually requires you to have worked as a volunteer at a local radio or a hospital radio. if you were a student however you could just simply do the student radio for your college. but this is not always the case, as some radio stations will hire a celebrity presenter based on there fan base, and hoe popular they are.
Essential knowledge?
To become a great presenter you will need a few if not all of the following :
If you think these are some of the skills and knowledge that you have or need to learn more about how to be better in certain areas, why not go in and ask you local radio station. I'm sure they would be more than happy to help you out.
Traning and Qualifications?
Not needed that much? To be a Radio Presenter you don't need to have high levels of qualifications, although hey may come in handy they mainly want to know and have evidence of how much hands on work you have done within the radio job and how much experience you might have in specific areas.
Some Radio Presenters may be on the look out for those with higher level of education because they might have a degree in a specific genre or radio and might come useful.
Salary, work practices and conditions
this all depends on a variate of things, from how well you present things no the radio, too how well known you are, and also how big you fan club is. but we all have to start somewhere.
Work practices and conditions are just a standard things, its kinda like a agreement you have with the company that you wont behave badly in the public eye, and you wont swear or say anything racial or offensive on air.