[custom_adv] Azadeh Namdari died 26 March 2021, at the age of 36. According to news outlets, her body was discovered 24 hours after her death in her apartment in Saadatabad area in western Tehran. Mehr News Agency quoted an "informed source" as saying that the cause of death was suicide. On 25 July 2017, a video emerged showing Namdari drinking beer without hijab during her vacation in Switzerland. The event drew a backlash on social media as she was an advocate of black chador and compulsory Islamic dress. [custom_adv] While there are no specific qualifications required to become a television presenter, many people begin their careers by working as runners or media researchers behind the scenes of television shows. Some people become television presenters after working as actors. Some presenters move into TV from other areas of the media like journalism or media research and may already have a degree. You may also need a degree or detailed knowledge if you wish to work on a specialised programme such as science, history or property development. [custom_adv] Whatever qualifications you have, you will need to have the right kind of skills and personality. Competition for jobs is very strong so you will also need determination, persistence and the ability to network and promote yourself. [custom_adv] You could still get into TV presenting without a degree if you have the right kind of skills and personality. Competition for jobs is very strong so you will need determination, persistence and the ability to network and promote yourself. You will need to get as much experience as possible of presenting, to develop an understanding of the way the industry works and to start building up a network of contacts. [custom_adv] To do a degree, you will usually need five GCSEs (A*-C) including maths, English and science, plus three A levels or equivalent level 3 qualification. You should check with universities for exact entry requirements as vocational qualifications are acceptable for some degree courses but not all. [custom_adv] No specific A levels are required, but relevant ones include: English literature, English language, media, psychology, sociology, communication studies and law. Check with universities regarding specific subjects and entry requirements. [custom_adv] Radio and television presenters entertain and inform programme audiences on national and regional stations, and satellite and cable channels. They act as the public face (or voice) on various types of programmes, including sports-based, current affairs and entertainment shows. They are also the centre point for programmes, responsible for keeping it flowing at the appropriate pace, introducing and interviewing guests, and for providing links between segments that hold the programme together. [custom_adv] The presenter's look, personality and presenting style are all important parts of their trade. Presenters will develop their own unique styles of delivery throughout their careers, but will always be required to work according to the image, manner and tone dictated by the producer of the programme. They will often be hired for a programme, or series of programmes, based on their stylistic reputation. An understanding of the target audience, and what they expect, is a vital part of the role. [custom_adv] Presenters work on all kinds of live or recorded programmes, including: news and current affairs, sport, music shows, chat shows, children's entertainment, game shows, and specialist programmes such as travel, gardening, history and DIY. [custom_adv] The majority of shows on television are pre-recorded, although live work is not uncommon, and in radio it is often the rule. Continuity announcers are usually live on the air to provide the vocal link between programmes, informing the audience of what is coming on in the future. They describe changes to programmes and sometimes interrupt broadcasts with urgent news or apologies for faults. [custom_adv] Azadeh Namdari died 26 March 2021, at the age of 36. According to news outlets, her body was discovered 24 hours after her death in her apartment in Saadatabad area in western Tehran. Mehr News Agency quoted an "informed source" as saying that the cause of death was suicide. On 25 July 2017, a video emerged showing Namdari drinking beer without hijab during her vacation in Switzerland. The event drew a backlash on social media as she was an advocate of black chador and compulsory Islamic dress.
