Prepares and presents news, sports or other information, conducts interviews, and introduces music, performances and special events on television.

Researches and prepares for programmes and interviews; finds guests to appear on the show; prepares scripts; attends production meetings; hosts game shows, current affairs, sports, arts or educational programmes; introduces programmes, music, entertainment items, guests and celebrities; interviews people; reads news, sports or weather reports commonly using an autocue; provides a commentary on live sporting or other events; presents opinions on sports, politics, and social and economic matters; makes community announcements; reads advertisements; presents advertisement interviews (advertorials) with advertising clients; meets with clients to discuss advertorials; attends promotional events and social functions.

• Works indoors in television studios. May work outdoors, for example, on-location at news sites or sporting events.
• Works in adequately heated and ventilated work spaces when indoors. May be required to work in all weathers at outdoor events.

• Sedentary physical demand levels.
• Likely to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time when presenting or carrying out interviews.
• Stretching up and reaching across is not a significant requirement of the job.
• Bending is not a significant requirement of the job.
• Squatting, crouching and kneeling is not a significant requirement of the job.
• Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant requirement of the job.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is not a significant requirement of the job.
• Lifting, carrying and holding is not a significant requirement of the job.
• Occasional repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using hand-held objects including pens, telephones, microphones and when using a keyboard and mouse.
• Driving may be necessary on an occasional basis but is often not a significant requirement of the job.
• Use of hand-held objects and equipment will be frequent and may include scripts, clipboards, writing instrument and microphones.
• Mental skills necessary include creative, communication, research, planning and decision-making skills.

A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

• There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.
• Shift work is common.