Presenters (English, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Pidgin) at Dexterity Group

Responsibilities

Work activities vary, according to the type of programme. Prior to the broadcast, however, presenters may be involved in:

• researching topics and background information for items to be featured on the programme;
• planning and rehearsing shows;
• writing, and sometimes memorising, scripts;
• liaising with other members of the production and technical team/s. During the broadcast, presenters may be involved in:
• introducing and hosting programmes;
• interviewing guests in the studio, by telephone or on location;
• reading short news, traffic, sport or weather reports;
• reviewing books, films, music or newspapers;
• providing links between programmes;
• either reading from a script and/or autocue, or improvising;
• keeping the programme running to schedule - responding positively and quickly to problems or changes, and improvising where necessary;
• keeping in contact with the director and production team in the studio gallery, via ear-piece link.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• After the broadcast, presenters may be involved in: meeting with the production crew to assess/review the broadcast; meeting with the production crew to advance plan the next broadcast.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

The Ideal candidate must have a clear and attractive speaking voice, confidence, a likeable personality and be quick witted to handle unexpected events smoothly. A comprehensive knowledge of the specialist subject and of current affairs generally, as well as a fluency for language and a natural reading style, an easy rapport with an audience and the ability to work well in a team would be an advantage. A strong awareness of the technical aspects of getting a show on air, good planning, organisation and timing skills are also essential.

Requirements & Skills

The perfect candidate for this role would be someone looking to put their skills to good use, they must have:

• an outgoing and confident personality
• good spoken english
• excellent communication and presentation skills
• a flexible approach
• the ability to ‘think on their feet’ and ad-lib when necessary
• research and interviewing skills
• calmness under pressure and the ability to work to strict deadlines
• multi-tasking ability