Want to Become a talk show host?

Do you like to chit chat and intrigue people about various things? Do you see yourself as a famous talk show host on some news channel like Arnab Goswami or Shweta Singh or a host of some reality show on Television like Simmi Garewal and Kapil Sharma? If yes, start taking notes now, because your talk show career starts now.

Where do you begin?

 1: Choose your trainer

Today a number of institutions provide education in journalism and mass communication: print, television and radio, however nowadays mass communication also includes digital channels like podcasting, video production, and much, much more.

Choose the one that is a recognized body under UGC and is well equipped for theoretical as well practical training.

The college you choose must have a studio too, which would be your opportunity to see how you like performing in front of a camera. Camera performance is much different than stage performance. Even people who do well in front of crowds can freeze up when the red light and reflective lens stares back at them.

2: Concentrate on Communication:

Improve your communication skills while you are learning at college. This is the best thing you can do with you. You should know what should be talked at what time. When you are the host, the show is yours and you should be the star of it.

You communication skills are the first thing that would make you the star of the show.

3: Be a Hometown Hero

Let's be honest. A nationally syndicated talk show is not something you're going to fall into right out of college. You're going to need some real world experience before you get a national stage. So start locally.

The television business is broken up into a number of markets -- small, medium and large. And all those markets have a need for original programming. Get an entry level job in a small market -- where everyone is expected to do a number of jobs - and you might get a shot at being on camera. And if you have the passion, you might get lucky and pitch an idea for a local talk show that gets picked up by your station. Use that to build a resume and a reputation and carry that on to bigger markets.

4: Pile up Knowledge

The most important thing to do, however, is piling up knowledge that can help you move your career a bit lesser difficult.

Every successful talk show host knew a lot of topics and facts to not stop in mid of the show.

5: Hone Your Skill

It takes a ton of talent to host a show almost every day for the better part of a year. You have to know how to interview guests, especially difficult guests. You have to have the flexibility to talk about myriad subjects. And you have to guide your show's rhythm so that viewers keep coming back for more and bring other viewers with them. Find ways to flex your verbal and mental skills so you're ready when your time comes.

Finally, be persistent. Always look for an opportunity to demonstrate your skill, show off your homespun show, and pitch an idea to local television shows to get your career off the ground.

Happy Learning!
Anamika Gupta
IAAN