If you’ve ever dreamed about being the next star of Irish TV, TG4 has the perfect opportunity.
The broadcaster has announced a rare opportunity to join their prestigious presenter’s panel.
The channel is on the hunt for new weather and continuity presenters - and no previous experience is necessary.
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However there is one catch as applicants need to be fluent as Gaeilge as well as having an excellent standard of written Irish.
To throw your hat in the ring, all you need to do is send a one-minute video describing yourself, along with a CV, to cv@tg4.ie
You will need to act fast as applications close on June 8.
Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to attend a screen trials day on June 22 at TG4's headquarters in Baile na hAbhan, Conamara, Co Galway, where those who get the job will be based.
Their duties will include preparing and presenting daily weather segments, drafting scripts, doing voice overs on some TG4 promos, as well as monitoring the TG4 social media platforms.
On occasion the presenter may be asked to represent TG4 at public events.
Full training will be provided.
A number established presenters started their careers on TG4’s continuity and weather presenters panel, including Aoife Ní Thuairisg, Síle Seoige, Daithí Ó Sé and Páidí Ó Lionáird.
Caitlín Nic Aoidh, who has been a weather and continuity presenter with TG4 for many years, commented: “We are delighted to be adding to our panel of weather and continuity presenters. It is a wonderful opportunity for someone wishing to take a step towards working in the media sector.”
A TG4 spokesperson said: "TG4 welcomes applicants who are interested in being on the their presenter's panel. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in presenting the weather and continuity on television. Those applying to be on the TG4 panel would need to be fluent as Gaeilge and have an excellent standard of written Irish. No presenting experience is required as training will be provided.
"To apply to be on the panel please send a one minute video clip describing yourself, along with a CV to: cv@tg4.ie. Please apply before or on the 8th of June 2023.
"Candidates will be shortlisted and those on this list will be invited to attend a screen trials day in TG4, Baile na hAbhann, Co Galway on the 22nd of June.
"The new presenters will be based at the TG4 Headquarters in Conamara. Their duties will include: preparing and presenting daily weather segments, drafting scripts, doing voice overs on some TG4 promos, as well as monitoring the TG4 social media platforms. On occasion the presenter may be asked to represent TG4 at public events."
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