Broadcast presenters entertain and inform an audience by presenting information or entertainment in an accessible and attractive way across television, radio and online. Your role as a broadcast presenter will be to introduce, host (or co-host) a programme, create links between items, introduce and interview guests and interact with the audience. The nature of the job may vary according to a programme's subject matter, for example, if it covers news, weather, sport, music or lifestyle.

The main routes to get into this role are:

• University- you could study a relevant course to gain this role.

• Working towards the role- you could attain relevant level 3 qualifications.

• Apprenticeship- you could gain a relevant apprenticeship.

You could get into this role via a college course (such as a Level 2 certificate, a Level 3 Diploma or a T-level in Media, Broadcast and Production - England-only, from Sept 2023). You can also volunteer at community or hospital radio stations, or DJ at events like parties, weddings and charity shows. Alternative routes also include taking training courses or attending DJ workshops. You can also apply directly if you have relevant experience. 

You don't need a degree to become a broadcast presenter as employers tend to look more for experience and practical skills.

However, some degree, HND and foundation degree subjects may be useful and could provide you with relevant knowledge that can be used in the job. These include:

• broadcast, radio, television or media production

• drama or performing arts

• journalism

• media or communications studies.

Certain courses have been assessed by the radio and television industries and are approved by ScreenSkills, the industry skills body. Details of courses can be found at ScreenSkills - Education & training.

A degree relevant to the area that you wish to work in, such as politics or economics, may also be helpful.

Personal Statement Help 

https://universitycompare.com/personal-statement-examples/media

https://www.studential.com/personal-statement-examples/television-radio-production-personal statement#:~:text=My%20career%20gave%20me%20the,entertaining%20television%20and%20radio%20productions.

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/university/personal-statements/media/media-production-1

https://www.personalstatementservice.com/blog/examples/media-personal-statement

So you’ve decided you want to do an apprenticeship – here’s some helpful links to explore opportunities in the creative and media industry.

• UCAS Guide to Creative and Design Apprenticeships

• The Apprenticeship Guide to Creative Apprenticeships

• 10 apprenticeship schemes and programmes to get into the creative industry – guide from Creative Lives in Progress

• Screenskills Guide to finding an apprenticeship

Look on job websites for apprenticeship vacancies. Apprenticeships are advertised in the same way as other jobs.

If you’re interested in working for a particular employer, check out their website. If the company has a newsletter, sign up and keep an eye on vacancies.

An apprenticeship is a job with training and the schemes are organised by employers. Larger employers usually recruit apprentices across a variety of different job roles. They tend to open for applications once a year so it’s important to know when they are recruiting. There are a number of well-known apprenticeship schemes in the screen industries offered by broadcasters such as the BBC, Channel 4, ITV and Sky – see below for links.

Some employers work together on apprenticeship schemes: for example, a group of companies including Framestore and DNEG, are working with  the Next Gen Skills Academy to offer apprenticeships in visual effects (VFX), animation companies Blue Zoo and Jellyfish have joined up to offer apprenticeships for junior animators, and VMI, Movietech,  ARRI Rental and others are working together to offer apprenticeships for camera technicians

Taken from Global Academy 2025.