Have you been thinking about a career in TV/radio, but don't know where to start? Media is one of the most exciting and challenging industries out there but It can be a great way to express yourself and tell stories. The tricky part is getting your foot in the door!

In this article, I will give you an overview of what presenting is all about. But first, let me tell you a little about yourself just in case This is the first time you're coming in contact with my content.

My name is Lerin Nicodemus. I am a multimedia personality and singer. My job is to inform, educate and entertain people on radio, television and even on digital platforms like this one. I started my career presenting the breakfast show at Rhythm Fm for 3 years where I owned my skills as a presenter, show producer, voiceover artist, and content creator. After my first 3 years on radio, I started doing work on tv and so far I’ve worked with Linda Ikeji TV, TVC, Silverbird and many more.

As someone who is active in the industry… I get a lot of questions in my DM about Presenting and in this article…. I’ll answer some of those questions.

Who is a Presenter:
A presenter is a person who presents or introduces television or radio programmes. Their primary responsibility is to provide information, entertainment, and companionship to hundreds, thousands, even millions of viewers.

As a presenter, you’ll do multiple jobs like hosting a show, reading the news, narrating documentaries, reporting, interviewing and so much more. I remember when I started hosting my first radio show… I did all of these things, still do and I love it.

I love the fact that unlike boring office jobs no 2 days are the same in the media world. Every day comes with its own adventure.

Today you’re hosting a show from the studio. Tomorrow, you are on a red carpet interviewing interesting people from all works of life. There’s never a dull moment and you get to learn and grow so fast. But It can also be stressful especially when you’re just starting out so make sure that this is something they are absolutely passionate about.

How do I Become a TV Presenter:
Once you've decided that you absolutely want to be a presenter. The next thing you need to know is ”the qualities your potential employers are looking for” so you can improve those skills.

For example, if you want to be a doctor there are certain qualifications that are required of you. First, you earn a Bachelor's Degree. ...Graduate from Medical School. ...Compete a Medical Residency Program. ...Earn Licensure. Before you practice. The same thing applies in presenting.

In 2020 during the pandemic, I had a creative outburst that led to the creation of an IG LIVE show where I invited people in the media industry to share their knowledge.

I invited people who had just started their career and people who have been in the industry for about 10 years (media executives).

One question I asked almost all my guests was “what are the qualities every media personality should have”. Here are some of the answers I got.

The Required Skills.
1. As a presenter, you must communicate clearly because your primary responsibility is to inform, educate and entertain your audience and if your audience cannot understand what you are saying that means you’ve failed as a presenter.
2. You must have a great personality. This simply means the characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.
Your personality will make or break your career as a presenter. Nobody wants to turn on the tv or radio and listen to someone with no personality. That is why most people hate listening to politicians, teachers or news anchors. As a presenter, you should be able to make people fall in love with what you are saying by showing them your irresistible personality.
3. You must Have a genuine interest in people because this job revolves around holding a conversation with people. Many presenters, like TV hosts or newscasters, need to conduct interviews with people on their show. Rather than letting a conversation die, always look for ways to continue talking to have a deeper discussion.
4. You need to get comfortable in front of a camera or mic. presenters don’t just interact with the people on set, but they also need to talk directly to the camera/mic to interact with the audience at home. Set up a camera at home and practice talking directly to the lens. Pretend the camera is another person you’re talking to and engage with it so you don’t come across as boring or uncomfortable.[3]
5. You should be smart. Being smart in this context meaning to have vast knowledge in different fields. as a presenter, you meet and interact with different people from all walks of life so knowing a little bit of everything is going to help you grow faster. I would advise you to read books on relationships, politics, science and any other thing you can find.

Do You Need a Degree to be a presenter?
To be honest, it’s not a must. Most media executives only care if you can do the job. I studied accounting at the university and I’ve not used that certificate once. There are tons of my media colleagues who did not study communications as well but are exceptional presenters. If you feel like you need to go to a school to acquire presentation skills? Do that.
If you think watching youtube videos and practising will get you there? By all means. Whatever works for you. Just get the skills.

What are some great media schools?
This all depends on your location and budget. The best place to start would be to google “the best media school in (insert your location)” Then go through the options. Visit their websites. Check out their curriculum and tuition fee to decide what suits you.

While you decide on what school to attend, you can check out my free TV and Radio Presenting Ebook that will help you get started and teach you How To Establish Yourself as a TV/Radio presenter. There are so many questions I answered there that are not in this article because I don’t want it too long so click here: http://learn.lerinnic.com/e-book/ and get your copy for free.

Which is better Tv or radio?
It all depends on you and what you hope to achieve.

Becoming a TV/radio presenter isn’t as hard as you might think, but it does require dedication, perseverance, and some passion for the job. If you have what it takes to be a TV/radio presenter and are ready to take the next step in your career, please download my free ebook all about becoming a TV/radio presenter!

I think the best way is to go to the nearest tv/ radio station and say the shit in your head and be bold while doing that

How many TV/Radio stations have you worked with again

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I think the best way is to go to the nearest tv/ radio station and say the shit in your head and be bold while doing that