Keyword

Motion-Picture Commentator

Announcer

Minimum Preferably Diploma for public address announcers; Bachelor's degree for radio and television announcers

Previous relevant work experience

The tasks a Commentator (Motion Picture) is expected to perform include:

Giving running commentary to interpret motion picture

Describing visuals of motion picture

Obtaining general background of material to be covered

Narrating events

Synchronizing commentary with visuals

Familiar with working from a script

Knowledge of how to write for the ear

Competent in interviewing guests

Will be updated

Magnetic personality

Strong speaking and writing skills

Familiarity with computers

Comfort with online research software

Good communication skills

It is a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling maybe a part of this job

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Media and Entertainment companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act 1948 (section 87)

One may develop occupational hazards like body ache, joint pain, fatigue, stress, etc.

For candidates with up to 2 yearsexperience - to per month

For candidates with 2 to 5 yearsexperience to per month

For candidates with over 5 yearsexperience to per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of Media and Entertainment Industry in India

The Media and Entertainment industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the country. The television segment in India accounts for over 40% of the revenues. It also contributes to above 35% of the revenues to the Indian advertising industry. The film industry, on the other hand, has seen a tremendous growth and has become a brand name in the recent years. This has helped it to enter the international market.

The current employment across Media & Entertainment sector is estimated to be over 1 million persons (in terms of direct employment only). The Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) on Entertainment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13% to 14% between 2008 and 2022.

All these factors indicate good job prospects for Commentator (Motion Picture) in the industry.

Media and entertainment companies, colleges and institutes across India

Publishing and broadcasting companies, film and television stations

Self-employed

Cities across India

Will be updated

Degree or Diploma institutes in Broadcasting, Journalism or Reporting all across India

Will be updated