hi i want to host a show how can i start

Hello,

There are a lot of jobs in travel shows of such reputed channels but for almost all of them, the competition is very tough. You can be a travel journalist, travel show host or a travel photographer, whatever your passion is. Television networks such as Discovery, TLC, Fox traveler, Goodtimes, etc. recruit people on the basis of their experience or a documentary they sent.

To be a travel journalist, you can opt for following undergraduate degrees-

• B.A in Mass Communication

• B.A in Journalism

• BJMC (Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication)

Top colleges in India for these UG programmes-

1. Indraprastha College for Women, New Delhi

2. St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai

3. Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, New Delhi

4. Christ University, Bangalore

5. Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune

6. Delhi School of Journalism, New Delhi

7. Asian College of Journalism, Chennai

Admission to these colleges is either based on merit or entrance exams. And apart from these colleges, you can also apply in foreign universities which will provide you better exposure and environment.

What else you need to do?

Along with your UG degrees, you can take up various short-term courses in photography, movie making, travel, and tourism. Also, start doing internships as much as you gain practical knowledge about traveling. Along with that, you can participate in online and offline competitions related to traveling and journalism.

Remember with the world changing so much, you cannot get a job in Discovery or TLC with only your degree, you need to prove that you are better than everyone. Therefore, travel a lot, try to write articles related to your journeys, capture images, publish travelogues. Then try to connect who are in similar business or different business in a similar field.

Nowadays, you can use social media in your favor. Try to create your own free social channel on travel/adventure show taken by you. Gaining a lot of followers is definitely going to put you in the limelight.

I hope this helps. If you have any other doubt or query, feel free to ask.

All the best!