Profession presenter

Presenters host broadcast productions. They are the face or voice of these programs and make announcements on different platforms such as radio, television, theatres or other establishments. They ensure that their audience is entertained and introduce the artists or persons being interviewed.

Personality Type

• Artistic / Enterprising
• Social / Enterprising
• Artistic / Social

Knowledge

• Copyright legislation

  Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

• Breathing techniques

  The various techniques to control the voice, body, and nerves by breathing.

• Spelling

  The rules concerning the way words are spelled.

• Audiovisual equipment

  The characteristics and usage of different tools that stimulate the sight and audio senses.

• Pronunciation techniques

  The pronunciation techniques to properly and understandably pronounce words.

• Grammar

  The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.

• Vocal techniques

  The various techniques for using your voice correctly without exhausting or damaging it when changing voice in tone and volume.

Skills

• Follow directions of the artistic director

  Follow the instructions of the director while understanding his creative vision.

• Follow the news

  Follow current events in politics, economics, social communities, cultural sectors, internationally, and in sports.

• Adapt to type of media

  Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.

• Gather information on theme of the show

  Gather relevant information on the theme you are discussing in the show or on the guests who make an appearance in the program to make sure you are up to date.

• Perform improvisation

  Perform dialogues or actions spontaneously or without preparation.

• Memorise lines

  Memorise your role in a performance or broadcast, whether it is text, movement, or music.

• Follow time cues

  Observe the conductor, orchestra or director and follow text and vocal score to time cues accurately.

• Read pre-drafted texts

  Read texts, written by others or by yourself, with the proper intonation and animation.

• Consult information sources

  Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.

• Rehearse role

  Study lines and actions. Practise them before recording or shooting to find the best way to perform them.

• Meet expectations of target audience

  Research the needs and expectations of the target audience to ensure the program's theme meets both.

• Develop professional network

  Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB