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Abhinav, a good knowledge of music is a first. Thereafter everything works. Surely, you must be able to talk about music and share that knowledge. So a flair for gab is good. All other things (like dress) are minor, the producer would take care of, he is responsible for the success of the show. There are several careers in media in writing, production or post production. you can become a reporter, actor or getting behind the camera to direct, cinematograph or do finishing work as an editor, compositor or a VFX artist who can add reality to 3D vizualizations. you may even be a graphic artist who designs the screens, or an animator who brings stories to life as a proxy actor for onscreen characters. you can get into production, whether live or animated. You can be a story writer who writes for live and animated screens or even roll the story into a video/ pc game. you can be a script writer who would stop at nothing to give wonderful scene setups to bring the story to life. you could be an artist who designs characters or who storyboards the film for live or animated performance. you can also double up as a voice over artist who gives his/ her voice to the characters or dub for movie stars, or even be a radio star. you can alternatively look at web for a web of careers in web design, online marketing, search engine optimization, content writing, social media promoting. Any extra skill can be used in this. So it turns out to be one of the most challenging as well as satisfying careers. Sure not recommended for the weak hearted. Do remember that digital design careers (e.g. web design, graphics, UI design, animation, vfx, multimedia) give better profits since they can be delivered anywhere in the world & hence may earn in dollars - resulting in better rewards for designers. You may also like to read this about the kind of preparation the best students put into design http://bit.ly/1ddUSi8. Some people are passionate about acting - they must understand that acting cannot provide jobs since this is an assignment based industry and one must fit the role. So it could be better to enter this industry after acquiring a technical skill. Wish you the best for your career. Remember, your Career is a resultant of your knowledge combined with your passion & expression ability. If you like this answer you may select it as best answer or press like.

Rajesh, There are several careers in media in writing, production or post production. you can become a reporter, actor or getting behind the camera to direct, cinematograph or do finishing work as an editor, compositor or a VFX artist who can add reality to 3D vizualizations. you may even be a graphic artist who designs the screens, or an animator who brings stories to life as a proxy actor for onscreen characters. you can get into production, whether live or animated. You can be a story writer who writes for live and animated screens or even roll the story into a video/ pc game. you can be a script writer who would stop at nothing to give wonderful scene setups to bring the story to life. you could be an artist who designs characters or who storyboards the film for live or animated performance. you can also double up as a voice over artist who gives his/ her voice to the characters or dub for movie stars, or even be a radio star. you can alternatively look at web for a web of careers in web design, online marketing, search engine optimization, content writing, social media promoting. Any extra skill can be used in this. So it turns out to be one of the most challenging as well as satisfying careers. Sure not recommended for the weak hearted. Do remember that digital design careers (e.g. web design, graphics, UI design, animation, vfx, multimedia) give better profits since they can be delivered anywhere in the world & hence may earn in dollars - resulting in better rewards for designers. You may also like to read this about the kind of preparation the best students put into design http://bit.ly/1ddUSi8. Wish you the best for your career. Remember, your Career is a resultant of your knowledge combined with your passion & expression ability. If you like this answer you may select it as best answer or press like.

Hi Shamma,
Training in anchoring, comparing, hosting is offered through media training institutes, acting academies, drama schools etc.
Entry into private production is possible as commentators, comperes, interviewers and script readers.
You can pursue either of these course programs in graduation:
B.Sc in Film and TV production,
BJMC,
BA performing arts and so on from some reputed university.
And opt for a diploma course in Anchoring/ comparing/ dubbing/ Broadcasting.
Skills required:
Good voice modulation, articulation
Knowledge
Excellent language & communication skills
Versatility
Vibrant attitude
Flexible approach towards the profession
Good, Camera friendly appearance
Smart disposition
Good perception
Good timing
Dynamism
Command over pronunciation
Good general knowledge of issues from different fields
Good sense of humour
Spontaneity
Calm and composed disposition
Employment areas:
TV channels, Radio stations, Hosting award functions/ reality/ comedy/ music/ dance shows, etc
Remuneration
As TV anchors are in great demand these days, one can earn a decent salary between Rs 8000- Rs 12, 000 per month, as a fresher. On the other hand, depending upon experience and one's abilities the salary of TV anchors can touch nearly Rs 30, 000 till Rs 1 lakh. If we keep money aside, good anchoring will fetch name, fame and most importantly creative satisfaction.
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