Radio Jockeying as a Career
Do you love music? Do you love to talk to strangers? Can you begin a discussion on any topic? If the answers to all these questions is an emphatic yes, then you can think of becoming a Radio Jockey or RJ.
How do I reach my goalJust like any creative art, there is no step by step guide for a Radio Jockey or Video Jockey. Radio Jockey or Video Jockey is something more to do with passion than degrees. If you feel you have a definite knack for the medium (radio for radio jockey and TV for VJ), and good communication skills and can interact with people of all age groups, then this could be your profession. However, formal education helps you develop your personality and increases your knowledge on a variety of topics for you to talk about.
Step 1: Enroll in 10+2 of a stream of your choice.
Step 2: Alongside your schooling, you can enroll in communication classes or programs that can help you with tips on how to groom yourself as an RJ.
Step 3: You can complete your graduation and then enroll in communication and media studies courses. No matter, whatever your stream is, you need to be passionate about your job as a radio jockey.
Do you have it in you- Ability to talk impromptu on any given topic
- Avid reader
- Good knowledge on a variety of issues, current and political, music and films, sports and travel
- Curiosity to learn new things and read about interesting incidents
- You must be original in your presentation skills
- Good communication skills and strong hold on language
- Ability to deal with a variety of listeners
Perks
Entry level radio jockeys are paid around Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 per month. It increases with your experience and job profile. Senior RJs can even make Rs 1 lakh per month.
Pros and Cons of a Radio JockeyPros- Fusion of music and performing arts
- Connect with various people
- Flexible working hours
Cons- Odd working hours as initially you might have to host shows at 4 am in the morning or at midnight
- Might feel lonely at times as you have to operate from a small sound-proof room with studio equipments as your companion.
Mass Communication CoursesCertificate Course in Announcing, Broadcasting, Compering and Dubbing (ABCD) , Certificate Course in Radio Jockeying (CRJ)
Mass Communication Institutes in India- Xavier’s Institute of Communication (X.I.C.), Mumbai
- Academy of Broadcasting, Chandigarh
- Academy of Radio Management, New Delhi
- Ali's Academy of Radio and Television, Bhopal
- University of Mumbai
- E.M.D.I. Encompass Institute of Radio Management, Mumbai
- Media and Film Institute of India, Andheri (W)
Where Can you Work?
- As an RJ / VJ you can work as a radio jockey for various radio and TV channels.
- You can be a TV presenter
- Host for live shows
- Discotheques and clubs
