Radio Presenters

Radio Presenters prepare and present news, sports or other information, conduct interviews, and introduce music, performances and special events on radio.

What the job involves

• Researches and prepares for programmes and interviews

• Prepare scripts

• Operates studio equipment

• Introduces programmes, music, entertainment items, guests and celebrities

• Hosts talkback shows

• Interviews people

• Reads news, sports or weather reports

• Provides a commentary on live sporting or other events

• Presents opinions on sports, politics, social and economic matters

• Organises and presents on-air competitions

• Makes community announcements

• Reads advertisements

• Presents advertisement interviews (advertorials) with advertising clients

• Meets with clients to discuss advertorials

• Hosts outside events such as community events and competitions