If you speak well, have a sparkling sense of humor, proactive, sociable and quickly find a way out of an awkward situation, then the job of a radio host is just for you.
Do I need special education
In principle, it is not that important. In addition, there is no such faculty "Radio presenter". You can get an education that somehow intersects with your chosen profession, you may need it, and besides, there is the possibility of interesting acquaintances. So, having studied at the Institute of Television, you can become not only a qualified specialist, but also meet famous people.
Skills
One of the most important requirements for a journalist is a well-delivered diction. If this is given to you by nature, great, but if not, then with the help of special exercises you can improve your performance.
In addition, the radio host must be an interesting person. To captivate the listener, to interest him - not everyone will be able to do this. The presence of a pleasant manner of communication, a broad outlook, the ability to clearly express your thoughts and build competently - all this will allow you to work professionally and with good quality.
Equally important is the ability to quickly navigate a difficult situation. There should be no emptiness or awkward situation on the air. Therefore, the ability to quickly find a way out is a valuable quality for a radio host.
And, of course, you need to be a confident PC user. Knowledge of studio equipment is a plus. However, if everything is in order with the rest, you can learn this directly in the process of work.
Recommendations for the future radio host
First of all, it is necessary to work with diction. To do this, you constantly need to read aloud, speak. You can record your voice, and then listen to it, identify problematic moments in pronunciation and work on them.
It is useful to listen to the leading best channels. Observe how they talk, how they address the audience, how they joke. When you are ready to try yourself as a radio host, you need to select a specific radio station (or several) and call there or send an attractive email with a short resume. Tell us about your abilities and desire to work. Don't forget to include your phone number. This letter will surely not go unnoticed.
When you are invited to an audition, try not to worry. Excitement can get in your way because you want to get this job. Therefore, pull yourself together and demonstrate all your best qualities, including self-confidence. Try to answer the questions asked to you clearly, with humor and kindness.
If you are offered an internship at a time when there are few students, and with a small salary, go ahead. You will learn a lot and in two or three months you will feel how you have grown during this time. Then get ready for more responsible work. They will put you on the air.
