HOW TO BECOME A TALK SHOW HOST/TV PRESENTER

It could be someone’s dream job to become a talk show host/TV presenter. It is quite something to be able to host a show and become famous, the way Oprah Winfrey, Jay Leno and Ellen Degeneres have become. However, it is also true that there is one in a million chances of someone hitting the jackpot and getting selected to present a show. There are many takers here and only if you have what it takes will you be lucky enough. Here are some of the things that you might want to look at.

The Education

Basically, talk show host/TV presenter jobs don’t need any special qualifications. However, having some qualifications won’t hurt at all, especially since there is so much competitiveness all around. A degree in communication skills will help. You could also look for a degree in journalism; even that helps in increasing your chances. Other degrees that you might want to consider are specialised degrees in drama and media. But these degrees can only take you so far. There are many other things that are needed of a talk show host/TV presenter.

The Personality

It is very important that you have a good personality because thousands of viewers will be watching you if you become a talk show host/TV presenter. It is worthwhile if you can take up a personality development course. You could also take up language classes because you need to have an impeccable hold over language. Learn things like diction and pronunciation, but at the same time also focus on enunciation, because it is not just what you say but how you say it that matters as well. Work on the way you walk and dress and conduct yourself if you want to be a good host/presenter.

The Eagerness

To be a talk show host/TV presenter, you need to have an unflagging determination. You aren’t going to find these jobs easily. You will have to apply to a lot of places and get in touch with producers of TV programs and several TV channel offices. If you have it in you, then you will get an audition and after that you have to make it work.

The Energy

One of the most important things that producers look for is the amount of energy they can infuse in the shows they present. You need to be an enthusiastic person with an infectious amount of energy. You should be able to make a crowd happy and react to whatever you are saying. You will need to work on your people presentation talents as well.

These are some of the things that can improve your chances of becoming a talk show host/TV presenter. You cannot develop most of these things overnight, but if this is a dream you cherish, it is worth making the effort.