Presenter Legal, Social & Cultural Professionals
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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.
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Pronunciation Techniques
The pronunciation techniques to properly and understandably pronounce words.
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Skills You Need to Become a Presenter
Essential Skills
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EssentialPronunciation Techniques knowledge
The pronunciation techniques to properly and understandably pronounce words.
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EssentialGrammar knowledge
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
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EssentialBreathing Techniques knowledge
The various techniques to control the voice, body, and nerves by breathing.
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EssentialCopyright Legislation knowledge
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
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EssentialSpelling knowledge
The rules concerning the way words are spelled.
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EssentialAudiovisual Equipment knowledge
The characteristics and usage of different tools that stimulate the sight and audio senses.
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EssentialVocal Techniques knowledge
The various techniques for using your voice correctly without exhausting or damaging it when changing voice in tone and volume.
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EssentialAdapt To Type Of Media skill
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.
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EssentialConsult Information Sources skill
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
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EssentialDevelop Professional Network skill
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 …
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EssentialFollow Directions Of The Artistic Director skill
Follow the instructions of the director while understanding his creative vision.
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EssentialFollow The News skill
Follow current events in politics, economics, social communities, cultural sectors, internationally, and in sports.
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EssentialFollow Time Cues skill
Observe the conductor, orchestra or director and follow text and vocal score to time cues accurately.
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EssentialMemorise Lines skill
Memorise your role in a performance or broadcast, whether it is text, movement, or music.
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EssentialPerform Improvisation skill
Perform dialogues or actions spontaneously or without preparation.
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EssentialGather Information On Theme Of The Show skill
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 …
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EssentialMeet Expectations Of Target Audience skill
Research the needs and expectations of the target audience to ensure the program's theme meets both.
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EssentialRead Pre-Drafted Texts skill
Read texts, written by others or by yourself, with the proper intonation and animation.
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EssentialRehearse Role skill
Study lines and actions. Practise them before recording or shooting to find the best way to perform them.
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OptionalInterview Techniques knowledge
The techniques for getting information out of people by asking the right questions in the right way and to make them feel comfortable.
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OptionalLighting Techniques knowledge
The characteristics of techniques used to create atmospheres and effects on camera or on stage; the equipment required and appropriate setup to use.
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OptionalPress Law knowledge
The laws concerning the licensing of books and the freedom of expression in all products of the media.
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OptionalPhotography knowledge
Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.
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OptionalApply Grammar And Spelling Rules skill
Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.
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OptionalCheck Correctness Of Information skill
Check if the information contains factual errors, is reliable, and has news value.
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OptionalCommunicate By Telephone skill
Liaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.
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OptionalConsult With Production Director skill
Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.
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OptionalInterview People skill
Interview people in a range of different circumstances.
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OptionalPerform Market Research skill
Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.
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OptionalPresent During Live Broadcasts skill
Present live on political, economic, cultural, social, international or sport events, or host a live broadcast program.
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OptionalProofread Text skill
Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.
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OptionalUse Audio Reproduction Software skill
Operate software and equipment that transform and reproduce digital, analogue sounds and sound waves into the desired perceivable audio to be streamed.
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OptionalAdopt A Relaxed Posture skill
Adapt a posture that is relaxed and inviting to make the audience watch and listen to you attentively.
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OptionalCompose Playlist skill
Compose a list of songs to be played during a broadcast or performance in accordance with requirements and time frame.
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OptionalDevelop Program Ideas skill
Develop ideas for television and radio programs in accordance with the studio's policy.
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OptionalModerate A Debate skill
Moderate a staged or unstaged discussion between two or more of people. Make sure everyone gets to voice their opinion and that they stay on topic. Ensure that the debate …
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OptionalPractice Humour skill
Share humourous expressions with audience, eliciting laughter, surprise, other emotions, or a combination thereof.
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OptionalPrepare Broadcasts skill
Decide on the time frame, the content, and organisation of a TV show or radio broadcast.
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OptionalSelect Music skill
Suggest or select music to play back for entertainment, exercise, or other purposes.
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OptionalWork With A Voice Coach skill
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