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How to make it as on-air talent

Charles Miller talks to three presenters with varied careers: Rajan Datar, Sarah Cruddas and Lindsey Chapman about how to navigate a career as a presenter or on-air reporter.

Presenting or reporting for television or radio can be both exciting and terrifying in equal measure - and that’s not including how you make it on air in the first place!

In this week’s podcast Charles Miller talks to three presenters with varied careers: Rajan Datar, Sarah Cruddas and Lindsey Chapman. Between them they present for TV, radio and online and cover news, travel, science, sport, natural history and the arts.

You'll find out:
How each of the guests got started on air
How to manage a presenting or reporting career
Making the best use of your contacts
How to work with production teams
Is it better to be a specialist or a generalist?
Their tips for new starters

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22 minutes

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