Television Presenter Kaipānui Pouaka Whakaata

Physical Requirements

Television presenters should have clear speech and an expressive voice.

Useful Experience

Useful experience includes:

• work as a radio announcer or journalist
• experience in theatre, film, television or radio
• drama or speech training.

Personal Qualities

Television presenters need to be:

• confident and relaxed on television
• able to work well under pressure
• able to accept criticism, and follow instructions
• able to relate to people from a wide range of cultures
• good communicators
• good planners and organisers.

Skills

Television presenters need to have: 

• good interviewing skills
• good knowledge of their area of specialisation – such as sports or current affairs
• knowledge of the television production process.

Conditions

Television presenters:

• may work irregular hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends
• work in offices, television studios and on location
• work in conditions that may be stressful due to deadlines
• may have to travel locally and overseas to cover stories or complete location shoots.