A presenter is the front person for television and radio programmes, appearing regularly on every edition of the programme and linking guest speakers. They may work in announcing, linking programmes and reading bulletins.
You might work on various kinds of programmes, for example news, chat shows, children’s shows, quiz shows, sport or political programmes.
As a TV or radio presenter you could be:
As a continuity announcer you could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual salaries may vary, depending on:
Most presenters start as unpaid interns to gain experience. Salaries vary greatly depending on your experience and where you are working. Many presenters work freelance for different companies. Well-known presenters earn significantly higher salaries.
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You should have:
You also need:
BBC Scotland runs an apprenticeship scheme for people who are keen to get into a career in the media industry. The closing date for applications is usually sometime in April or May. The one-year apprenticeship is based in Glasgow and pays £14,250 a year. As well as learning on the job at BBC Scotland at Pacific Quay in various departments, you will study towards a Level 3 Diploma in Creative and Digital Media at a Glasgow college. Ideally applicants will have National 5 English and Maths, good IT skills and a keen interest in media. You must be at least 18 at the start date of the apprenticeship. Entry is very competitive as places are limited. The selection process includes an assessment day and tests in English and Maths. For any questions and updates by following @BBCGetin on Twitter. If you would like to find out more or check on application deadline dates visit BBC Scotland Apprenticeships.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
BBC Recruitment
E-mail:
careers@bbchrdirect.co.uk
Website:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/home
Twitter:
@BBCCareers
Global
Tel: 020 7766 6000
E-mail:
info@global.com
Website:
https://jobs.global.com/
Twitter:
@global
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/thisisglobal
ITV Careers
Website:
http://www.itvjobs.com/
Twitter:
@ITVCareers
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ITVCareers/
Radio Academy
E-mail:
info@radioacademy.org
Website:
http://www.radioacademy.org
Twitter:
@radioacademy
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/radioacademy/
Information on how to break into the world of radio.
ScreenSkills
E-mail:
info@screenskills.com
Website:
https://www.ScreenSkills.com
Twitter:
@UKScreenSkills
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/UKScreenSkills
ScreenSkills (formerly Creative Skillset) works with the UK’s screen-based creative media industries to develop skills and talent from classroom to boardroom.
STV Careers
Tel: 0141 300 3704
E-mail:
hr@stv.tv
Website:
http://www.stvplc.tv/careers
Twitter:
@WeAreSTV
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/stvnews