Your Career in Anchoring

Be it a TV anchor or programme anchor, the host is the heart of the show irrespective of its genre. This person acts as a mediator between the audience and the show. The programme host must know how to share a piece of information in the most entertaining manner.

He or she should keep the audience engaged for maximum response. The anchor needs to be charged up, passionate, enthusiastic and should possess detailed knowledge of issues. The nature of the programme determines the anchor's conduct.

The various courses offered are as follows:

• Diploma in News/Programme Anchoring
• Certificate course in TV Radio News reading & Announcer
• PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism Course
• M.Sc. Electronic Media Course

Eligibility:

• The minimum eligibility criteria for most of these courses are graduation.
• For certificate courses a 10+2 will also suffice.
• Personal traits: Good voice, Dynamism, knowledge, command over pronunciation and communication

Job Prospects and Remuneration

With the growing number of channels coming up in the market every day, the job opportunities are also increasing

A TV news/programme anchor or with any entertainment channel can pursue their career as a host/programme presenter in a reality show, game show, comedy show. The salary for beginners can range anything between Rs. 8000 and Rs. 12,000 a month. As you gain experience you command your own price and also do freelance with various channels or event management companies.