THAT'S SHOWBIZ
Job where you can earn £55k and you don’t need a degree… it could make you a TV star
A JOB many people have forgotten about could pay you £55k and you DON'T need a degree.
With the influx of streaming, many job seekers rarely think about satellite television any more - and in particular, shopping channels.
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Working as a shopping channel presenter can be a highly rewarding career, and it pays extremely well.
While certain candidates who have qualifications in journalism, media or performing arts may stand out, a degree isn't necessary.
You could become a star by selling and demonstrating products on live television, and earn a hefty salary as well.
A trainee presenter begins on about £30,000, but can earn up to £55,000 with more experience.
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Shaun Ryan, presenter for Ideal World TV, told : "I prepare and research as much technical and practical information as possible on every single product beforehand."
He said the key to being successful on screen is to relate to every genre of products - and to each viewer watching you.
If on screen presenting isn't your cup of tea, you could earn up to £90,000 without a degree with this job - but there's a major catch.
Equity Traders are raking in huge amounts of cash despite never going to university.
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The role involves the buying and selling of company shares on the equity market.
They are usually doing this with their clients’ money to help them reach their financial goals.
The national average salary for a Equity Trader is £94,536.
However, you do need to get approval from the Financial Conduct Authority and Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment in order to start work.
Another little-known role lets you put your social media addiction to good use for nearly triple the UK average wage.
A chief listening officer monitors what people are saying about your company on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest.
The officer has to keep an eye out for any complaints customers make about their experience with the company - so the problem can be resolved before word spreads.
They also have to observe the reaction to new ad campaigns on social media, so they can provide feedback to the company marketing department.
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Insurance firm Unum says that chief listening officers can earn as much as £61,000 per year.
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