Behind The Scenes with Tolu Ajibola: Want to Be a TV Presenter? You Need To Know This!

Lights, camera, action! And the world is your oyster, and the camera pops open. There are numerous people trying to make it and break into the broadcast industry and claim the spotlight. But as much as it seems so great and exciting, it isn’t exactly a walk in the park. There are a lot of other important aspects and factors that are needed and are equally crucial to have to make it in an oversaturated industry.

1. Pronunciation and communication skills: Excellent presentation skills are essential for a TV broadcaster. You must have a clear voice and the ability to present your material calmly and professionally, particularly under the pressure of a live broadcast. You must be knowledgeable enough to present your material in a natural tone when reading your material from an autocue. If you are using graphics to explain complex subjects on a news broadcast. You must be able to interact with the material while continuing to speak directly to the camera.

2. Flexibility: Flexibility is the ability to adapt to changes when you go live. Having interpersonal and flawless interview skills cannot be overemphasized. Radio and television announcers have the interpersonal skills to put the interviewee at ease and encourage him to make an informative or entertaining contribution to the program. To prepare for the interviews, you must research the subjects thoroughly to enable you to ask meaningful questions.

3 Networking: Networking is a crucial key ingredient as you can be the best presenter in the world, but you cannot afford to be self-sufficient. You need to be able to network and make connections that would boost your profile. Be part of a social, presenter and entrepreneurial group that would bring you to prospective clients and patrons and put you in the space to be abreast of the latest trends in the industry.

4. Resume tips/branding – how do you brand yourself: With the advent of social media, numerous presenters are not just doing conventional TV. They are becoming more marketable. This is an essential part of the whole lot. Also, having an excellent and well-packaged resume is crucial to getting a foothold in the industry.