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Radio Jockeying

What is the job all about?
A radio jockey chats and discussed Music / weather and many other topical Issues with radio listeners. He is an anchors to various music, theatre programs etc.

A Radio Jockey needs to have a pleasant Voice, a good sense of humour and excellent knowledge of music; plus must be abreast of current news, especially pertaining to Socialites/Actors, etc. RJ must be good in handling radio consoles.

 

Can I go for it?
If you have the voice, and have the gift of gab, then you have a good chance as a radio jockey. You need volumes of confidence. Many DJ’ have a direct link with the listeners and take questions or music requests for birthdays / anniversaries etc – On these occasions ability to adlib and a sense of humour as the situation demands will make the show a very welcome one.

 

Is there a future in this field?
Yes – given the talent indicated above. Besides you must constantly keep up to date with all the happening in Bollywood / Hollywood, Award nights, new music releases and lives of the popular stars as appear in Film Magazines.

 

Where do I start?
Academy of Radio Management, New Delhi – Certificate Course in Radio Jockeying
The Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA) – One year graduate programme in Broadcasting
M.D.I. Encompass Institute of Radio Management, Mumbai – Diploma in Radio Jockey
Xaviers Institute of Communication (X.I.C.), Mumbai – Certificate course in Announcing, Broadcasting, Compering, Dubbing and E-book Narration
In some of these institutes while pursuing your studies as a radio jockey you can land up with internship opportunities. After qualifying you can get good placements with some radio stations.

 

Some of the places where you can manage a job as a radio jockey are:
All India radio
Red FM
Big FM
Radio One
Radio Mirchi
Vividh Bharti Seva
Fever FM
You can also get offers to host college fests or lend your voice to audio magazines.

 

Employment Avenues
RJ definitely will usually find jobs at Radio stations and with FM’s stations multiplying in our country there are god chances of getting employment there are also opportunities as Show Host for many Big shows like Bollywood extravaganzas. Beauty Queen Contests or major corporate events.

 

Monies
Initially the starting salaries of radio jockeys stays within Rs. 15,000/- per month but experienced people earn much more. Their income can go up to Rs 1,00,000/- a month. They charge Rs 1000 – 3000/- per hour for hosting show.

 

Please do not be satisfied with just acquiring a Degree/Diploma – try and enhance your CV by doing online learning programs (with a certificate) of programs relevant to your choice of career. Your chances of employment will be much better than just a plain degree/diploma.

Please check this website under other details for places you can learn online. Also try and develop your confidence by doing a public speaking training program with people like Toast Masters International.

For government jobs: please check : http://www.employment-newspaper.com/