Is there a media that can take me as untrained tv presenter and be my mentor?

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Is there a media that can take me as untrained tv presenter and be my mentor?
am a migrant from Africa with very good English and being a presenter has been my dreams, i sometimes pretend am a presenter in front of a camera and read news.Am looking for a mentor or media that will help me achieve my dreams by letting me work as a volunteer in the industry as a pathway to my dreams of being a presenter. i just dont know where to start as most places i see are agents or colleges. i cannot afford that as a new migrant but want to achieve my dreams despite the inabilityto pay for media courses. i sometimes picture myself on the screen as most presenters on screen are not from Africa, i would love to break that chain and be a wonderful african presenter. i know i can do it if i get a mentor or get in media who are willing to give me a go.is there any out there?i really need this chance.

Answer 1

First of all - best of luck! It's fabulous that you have a dream that you're trying to pursue. That being said, I'm not sure this is the best place to start.

Where would that be? Honestly, I'm unfamiliar with world of broadcast journalism, so I can't tell you exactly. However, I'd recommend calling up or visiting your local television station and asking about available internships. Even if they say no, they wil tell you where you can get started.

Going to college would also, I have to say, be a good option. There are plenty of low-cost community colleges and many scholarships you can apply for. Most employers are more likely to hire someone with at least an associate's degree, and you'll also need the references you can get from your professors.

One more thing - although your English really is fantasic (and congratulations on that), I think you're using the word "media" incorrectly. "Media" is a plural of "medium", and refers to tv shows/newspapers/etc. but not to individual stations or people. I think you might mean to say "media outlet", or something of the like.

Once again, best of luck to you, and don't give up. I look forward to seeing you on air some day.