TV presenter | Average UK Salary & Outlook

TV presenters introduce and host programmes, interview people and report on issues and events.

  • Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.  
  • Research a story's background information to provide complete and accurate information.  
  • Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.  
  • Establish and maintain relationships with individuals who are credible sources of information.  
  • Report news stories for
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TV presenters typically work around 45 to 47 hours per week.

As a TV presenter you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading
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    Average salary
    48,627 GBP *
    per year
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

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    Future outlook for TV presenters

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    -4% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    44% chance of automation in the future

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    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a TV presenter and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 82% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
    • 5% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
    • 5% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

    You'll need:

    •  knowledge of media production and communication  
    •  the ability to organise your time and workload  
    •  excellent written communication skills  
    •  leadership skills  
    •  to be thorough and pay attention to detail  
    •  the ability to use your initiative  
    •  to be flexible and open to change  
    •  patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations  
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a TV presenter.
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
    Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful TV presenter. Check that you know:
    1
    Analytical or scientific software IBM SPSS Statistics
    2
    Data base user interface and query software FileMaker Pro; Microsoft Access
    3
    Desktop publishing software Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
    4
    Map creation software ESRI ArcView; Mapping software
    5
    Video creation and editing software Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects
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    Things to highlight for your TV presenter interview

    Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

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