Giti Khameneh's story about working on television

A TV host, or television presenter, hosts or introduces a television program, frequently mediating the relationship between the audience and the program.

The kinds of TV hosting gigs available vary widely. Here are some of the major categories:

• Game show: Hosting a game show requires a combination of both teleprompter reading and on-your-feet thinking as the game plays out. Examples include “Jeopardy!” “Wheel of Fortune,” and “The Price Is Right.”