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.

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c1=41&c2=3249&c3=3250&q=ALL&schoolType=locationAll&zip=&sf=1&state=ALL&clk=a

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• BET Awards 09'. Youtube. Web. 13 Dec. 2012. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=Q2OnKgTxh6s>.