Here’s a rundown of the seven types of emcees you may have the need to hire or may want to pursue as a career path: The skillset you need depends on the type of emcee you are hiring. There are several different types of emcees. What does your “gut” say about this person? If your intuition and your analysis are aligned, the odds of picking a successful candidate go up.
Will your audience need interaction to break up content-heavy sessions? Is there a sensitive vote that needs to be massaged with tact and a deft hand? How much pre-event planning and coordination is required by an emcee? This is especially true for virtual events, which all have the inevitable technological hiccups.ĭepending upon the event, there are other things to consider as well. An emcee has to think on their feet and be responsive. It takes years of experience to become a great emcee.Īn emcee’s role goes beyond making intros and announcements and handling transitions. Shepherding an event takes talent and is a honed craft. To a casual observer, running an event looks effortless and easy – you tell a few jokes, make small talk and introduce the next presenter. The problem with that logic is, while the organizer is an expert in the event’s subject matter, they likely do not have the skills required to be an effective emcee. Some event organizers ask (mostly inexperienced ones), why can’t I just handle the emcee duties myself? After all, I know more about the conference’s subject matter than anyone else, I am the expert, and I created the agenda. If a skilled emcee is employed from event inception to execution, their experience and expertise can enhance every aspect of the participants’ experience. The right emcee can contribute to the meeting’s design and help to prepare speakers and formulate agendas. This role has become even more critical with hybrid and virtual events.Īn emcee’s role often extends well beyond hosting the event itself. They are responsible for ensuring that the event’s objectives are met and that the audience is engaged and entertained from beginning to end. The event’s flow and energy are in the hands of the emcee. They provide context and clarity, keeping the participants, whether they are virtual or live, informed. In this role, an emcee will introduce presenters, sessions, and moments during the event. An emcee, an acronym for Master of Ceremonies, can fill many roles – host, entertainer, moderator, introducer, and more.įor many of our NSA members and their clients, an emcee typically takes the form of a Conference Moderator or Event Facilitator.
When we hear the word “emcee,” we might envision an avatar like a late-night talk show personality, a game show host, a conference moderator, or even a rap music performer.
Why? An emcee ensures that an event flows seamlessly with all of its threads – content, speakers, audience, and suppliers – woven together into a cohesive whole. Whether you’re hosting a two thousand attendee real estate seminar live or a virtual conference of life insurance executives with five thousand people attending remotely, a skilled emcee is necessary. It’s also asked by people who are interested in becoming emcees.
“To emcee, or not to emcee, that is the question.”īegging the Bard’s indulgence, that is a question often asked by organizers of both in-person and virtual events.
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