Our studio is an octagonal room with a mirror at one end, a computer and a camera. While in this room, the only form of communication is with a director through an earpiece. We also report to the presentation manageress, who heads the entire department. The challenge every day is different with a different audience and different programmes, and because it is live, and you just have one chance to communicate with an audience that you cannot see. The hours are extremely irregular, so I have a problem distinguishing between night and day.
Presentation is about being comfortable in front of a camera.
My communications major has helped me with the background to television. Writing and being able to communicate with an audience you cannot see are very important. I would say that communications and journalism are two very important courses to help one understand audiences and their needs. Computer literacy is also essential. Punctuality is number one on the list.