The TV Presenter's Career Handbook How to Market Yourself in TV Presenting [Paperback]

You can present to camera, speak to time, read autocue, conduct an interview, write and memorise scripts; you have a showreel, headshots and a CVbut what next? How do you decide which genre to go for, market yourself and establish your career?The TV Presenters Career Handbookis full of information and advice on how to capitalise on your presenter training and contains up-to-date lists of resources to help you seek work, market yourself effectively, and increase your employability. Contents include raising your profile, what kinds of companies to aim for and how to contact them, what to do with your programme idea, video and radio skills, creating your own TV channel, tips from agents, specialist genres such as News, Sports, Technology, Childrens and Shopping channels, breaking into the US, and more!

Features interviews and case studies with over 80 experts so you can learn from those who have been there first, including:

Maxine Mawhinneyand Julian WorrickerBBC News anchors, Jon Bentleyand Jason Bradburypresenters The Gadget Show, Melvin OdoomKISS FM, Gemma Huntpresenter Swashbuckle, Matt Lorenzopresenter Premier League, Tony Tobinchef/presenter Ready Steady Cook and Saturday Kitchen, Alison Keenanand Marie-Francoise Wolffpresenters QVC, Maggie Philbinand Jem Stansfieldpresenters Bang Goes the Theory, Kate Russellpresenter BBC Click, Sarah Jane CassSenior Talent Agent Somethin Else Talent, Emma Barnettaward-winning radio presenter, David McClellandTechnology presenter Rip Off Britain, Louise Houghtonand Tina Edwardspresenters London Live, Fran Scottpresenter Absolute Genius with Dick and Dom, and Claire Richmondfounder findatvexpert.com