"Media presenters deliver a variety of programs including all music formats, music and chat programs, interview and talkback programs, news bulletins and sports programs.They may also present rock and classical music concerts that are broadcast live to air and pre-recorded programs such as documentary and music specials."

Media presenters may perform the following duties:

• announce programs, 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 programs
• make live action commentary on sporting events, politics and social and economic matters
• work off-camera in television announcing programs
• compere 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.

Areas of specialisation include sports commentator, disc jockey, news reader, talkback announcer and political commentator.

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.

Personal Requirements:

• clear speaking voice with good command of English
• broad general knowledge
• enjoy 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.

Graduates develop generic skills in:

• Written expression
• Capacity to analyse and interpret in a dispassionate and objective manner
• Critical thinking
• Knowledge application
• Problem solving
• Computer literacy
• Conceptual ability
• Creative self expression
• Decision making
• Data aquisition and analysis
• Communication
• Research techniques
• Marshalling facts in support of arguments
• Personal growth/critical self awareness
• Understanding of cultural differences

Relevant Degrees. These links will take you directly to the UTas handbook Bachelor of Arts (recommended majors - Journalism, Media and Communications)

For further information... Download the Humanities and Social Sciences brochure In Adobe Acrobat format Faculty of Arts Career Selector Contact the School of English, Journalism and European Languages for more information