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As a TV presenter, no two days are the same.

Radzi is a TV presenter. He's worked on Blue Peter and several other programmes. Radzi spends a lot of time travelling to different locations and events where he offers commentary, presents segments of live TV, reads scripts, interviews guests and takes on record-breaking challenges.

Radzi's journey to becoming a TV presenter wasn't straightforward. He explored other careers before deciding to work in TV and spent three years persevering with unpaid internships and work experience before he finally got his big break.

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What skills do I need to be a TV presenter?

TV requires you to work lots of long and unsociable hours, so you’ll need stamina and resilience. In addition, you'll need:

• excellent verbal communication skills
• adaptability and the ability to think on your feet
• great networking skills.

What to expect if you want to be a TV presenter

• TV presenter average salary: Variable
• TV presenter typical working hours: 45 to 47 hours per week

What qualifications do you need to be a TV presenter?

You could get into this role via a university course, an apprenticeship, working towards this role, volunteering or having specialist subject knowledge.

Sources: LMI for All, National Careers Service

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