Voditeljica

Voditeljica is the feminine form of voditelj, a term used in Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian to denote a female host or presenter. A voditeljica is responsible for guiding the flow of a program, introducing guests, and conducting interviews or dialogue during television, radio, or live events.

The term originates from voditelj, meaning leader or conductor, with the feminine suffix -ica. It is commonly used in media, entertainment, and public events, including news programs, talk shows, game shows, and corporate conferences.

Typical duties include reading scripts, presenting segments, coordinating with production staff, moderating discussions, asking questions, and maintaining time. A voditeljica must adapt to on-air or on-stage conditions, handle unexpected moments, and engage the audience while ensuring accuracy.

Skills and training: strong verbal communication, clear diction, interviewing and research abilities, fluency in the program language, and poise under pressure. Many voditeljica have backgrounds in journalism, communications, theatre, or dramatic arts, and gain experience through internship, campus media, radio, or television work.

Gender and usage: voditeljica contrasts with voditelj (male host). In practice, masculine forms are often used as generic descriptors in mixed contexts, but voditeljica explicitly denotes a woman’s role. In translation, voditeljica is usually rendered as 'female host' or 'presenter'.