Brittany Cabral
West Los Angeles College
TELEVISION HOST
TV show hosts often specialize in leading many different types of television shows in front of live studio audiences
They contribute to the preparation and editing of the content of the show
They have a strong understanding of the format and are devoted to the production process
They review scripts and take directions from stage managers, television producers and directors.
THE JOB DESCRIPTION OF A TV HOST
• Keep the attention of the live audience as well as people watching the TV show at home
• TV show hosts often discuss issues with the audience and schedule special guest appearances
• They also interview guests and ask interesting questions
• Provide vibrant and entertaining details on topics.
Game shows
Talk shows
Reality shows
Sports shows
Awards shows
Events
A host is usually styled to fit the content of the show
• “He makes hosting look easy, and it definitely is not”
DIFFERENT WORK ENVIRONMENT
TO PURSUE THIS CAREER• Bachelor degree in broadcast journalism, communications, or other related fields and
sufficient work experience such as scoring a internship with major television networks to gain practical experience in the field and establish valuable contacts.
• Complete courses in mass communications:
• television broadcasting
• broadcast journalism
• public speaking
• One should always be fair with strong competition
• Television host require proper training as well, carry great confidence, and enjoy speaking in front of a crowd.
• Start off at 64,000 then you gradually work you way to the top.
• Open doors to endorsements, advertisement deals, sponsors, and more opportunities that I can use to build my income.
EARNINGS
LIST OF SCHOOLS TO PURSUE TELEVISION BROADCASTING AS YOUR CAREER!
Ashford UniversityGrand Canyon UniversityUniversity of PhoenixFull Sail University& Many More Colleges
Tv Host live!http://youtu.be/Q2OnKgTxh6s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2OnKgTxh6s
WORK CITED
• Today, Source entertainment. The times of India. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Dec. 2012.
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/tv-host/quotes/>.
• Education Portal. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Dec. 2012.
<http://education-portal.com/search/find.html?
c1=41&c2=3249&c3=3250&q=ALL&schoolType=locationAll&zip=&sf=1&state=ALL&clk=a
rtb>.
• BET Awards 09'. Youtube. Web. 13 Dec. 2012. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Q2OnKgTxh6s>.