Samira Gharaei, journalist and host of IR International

TV presenters will carry out many tasks, including planning and rehearsing, receiving briefings, meeting with production teams, appearing on live TV or pre-recorded shows, presenting programmes, interviewing guests, following earpiece instructions, etc. The role may also involve administrative and computer work, e.g. writing scripts and interview questions and researching topics and issues. TV presenters will work with many colleagues, including co-hosts, other TV presenters, directors, floor managers, production and technical teams, researchers, writers, reporters and other staff. They will also liaise with various external stakeholders, such as journalists, guests, the general public, audiences, agents, regulators (Ofcom), musicians, award show staff, etc.