A useful quote here for anyone who wants to get into fact ents and features presenting from the channel 4 website. Highlighting the fact that channels don’t want ‘presenters’ they want real people with real passions and interests and expertise.
“If you are working on new programmes try to focus on a fresh selling-point: a new subject area, a compelling new format, amazing access or great new talent who can own and define a show. Always remember that successful Channel 4 faces are real experts with on-screen charisma, they are not simply just ‘presenters’.”
This is what we are all about here. Your personality is key to your success. Your hobbies interests and passions are all reasons for you to get work. So make sure you stand out from the crowd, let producers know who you are, and be proud to be different.
Here’s a link to the whole briefing:http://www.channel4.com/info/