If you like chattering non-stop, and like to lose yourself in the world of music too, who says it’s not going to help you much when it comes to your career? But now it could just be perfect combination of skills needed for an out of the ordinary career option called Radio Jockeying.
The opening up of the airwaves to the private sector in 1999 saw a surge in radio programmes and consequently there is a need for well-trained radio personnel. The last decade has brought a sea change in the way people look at entertainment. People are constantly demanding quality entertainment and this has in turn led to the emergence of dozens of job opportunities
RJs anchor music programmes, play music on air, provide information on the music, weather and traffic and also play requests from listeners.
The most essential attribute which an RJ must possess is his/her ability to connect with the listener. An RJ should be friendly, spontaneous, be warm and have a good voice and command over the language. Youngsters are generally preferred as they are not only full of new ideas but also have zeal for socializing with masses.
Here, aspirants must keep into account that surely it takes more than a good voice to woo the new–age smart listeners. For those serious about this profession, the general suggestion is to listen to a lot of radio and try to put you in the hearts of listeners and always attempt and come up with innovative ideas.
What matters most in this profession are, your voice and a clear diction. You should be able to adjust your voice and control the pitches of your voice. For example, if you, as an RJ are doing a programme targeted at the youth, you have to sound bubbly. On the other hand you need to sound more serious and mature for an older audience.
You could work for radio stations like AIR (All India Radio), Times FM, Radio Mrchi and dozens of other private players.
AIR holds auditions every 3 months and the selected RJs are given in-house training for 2 months in everything from CD players to mixers to Digital audio technology.
Some well- known RJs have started their own training schools. There have been cases when RJs who could express their ideas and possessed screen presence, smoothly ventured into TV media.
Beginners get around Rs.10, 000 to Rs.15, 000 per month and with popularity their salary keeps multiplying and with some experience and genuine talent, one can hope to rise quickly in this profession.
Though no formal qualification is required, a degree is generally a pre requisite. Though there are number of universities and institutes that offer courses in communication and broadcasting, there are hardly any specialized courses in Radio Jockeying field. The courses offered by these institutes vary from two-month certificate course to one-year postgraduate programme. Besides, there are a host of crash courses in voiceovers or mixing run by professional in the field There are a couple of training institutes that train you on how to handle auditions. Short term workshops that focus on pronunciation, intonation, modulation of voice, pitch e reading styles; music appreciation and creative thinking are also conducted.
Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC), Jamia Millia IslamiaContact information: AJK Mass Communication Research Centre Jamia Millia Islamia University Maulana Mohammed Ali Jauhar Marg New Delhi -110 025 Phone: +91 11 2698 7285, +91 11 2698 6812, +91 11 2698 6813 Fax: +91 11 2698 6811 Email: contact@ajkmcrc.org Website: www.ajkmcrc.org
Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi- offers Post-graduate Diploma Course in Advertising & Public Relations. Contact information: Indian Institute of Mass Communication JNU new campus, Aruna Asif Ali Marg, New Delhi - 110067, India. Phone: 91-011-26741268, 26742920/60 Fax: 91-011-26741268 E-mail: pbapaiah@yahoo.com Website: www.iimc.nic.in
Amity School of Journalism & Communication, New Delhi Contact information: Amity Campus, Sector 44 Noida- 201303. Phone: 26569050, 2653047 Website: www.amity.edu
Asian Academy of Film & Television Contact Information: Marwah Studios Complex FC-14/15, Film City, Sector-16A NOIDA-201301 Uttar PradeshPhone: 95120-2515254, 2515255, 2515256. Fax: 95120-2515246. E-mail: help@aaft.com Website: www.aaft.com
Wigan & Leigh College, New Delhi Contact information: 1001-1005, Ansal Tower, 38, Nehru Place , New Delhi 110019 Phone No: 011-41617053/4/5/6, 9818479333 Email: delhi@wiganindia.org Website: www.wiganindia.org
Sardar Patel College of Communication & Management, New Delhi Contact information: Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110001 Phone: 23389942 Website: : www.bvbdelhi.org
University of Delhi Contact Information: University Road, Delhi 110 00 Phone South Campus: 011-24119832 Phone North Campus: 011-2766709, 27667011, 27667190 Fax: 011-27667049 Website: www.du.ac.in
Academy 18 networks Ltd Contact Information: Studio 18, India Pvt. Ltd,8, Balaji Estate, Guru Ravi Das Marg, Kalkaji, New Delhi 110019 Ph 26225901-06
EMPI Institute of Advertising & Communication Contact Information: CSKM Educational, complex, Satbari, Mehrauli New Delhi -110030,Phone: 26805090, 26804210 www.empiindia.com
Kamla Nehru College, DU Contact Information: (W),Khel Gaon Marg, New Delhi-110017 Phone: 26494881, 26490061
YMCA Centre for Mass Media Contact Information: Jai Singh Road, New Delhi-110001 Telephone: 0091-11-23361915, 3746668 Fax: 0091-11-23746035 E-mail: ymcand@del3.vsnl.net.in Website: www.newdelhiymca.org
South Delhi Polytechnic for Women Contact Information:Lajpat Nagar- IV, New Delhi - 110024 Phones (Office): 26294833, 26294836, 26482298 Fax No. : 011-26474425 E-mail: polytech@nda.vsnl.net.in www.polytechnic-sdpw.com
Sir Aurobindo Institute Of Mass Communication Contact Information: Sir Aurobindo Marg, Near IIT,New Delhi 110016, Phone: 26524798, 26567863
International Institute Of Mass Media, Contact Information: International Institute of Mass Media B-50, South Extension – I,New Delhi - 110049 Phone: 011-2465 4512, 2465 4514, 2462 6660 Fax: 011-2462 6670 E-mail: coordinator@iimmdelhi.com Website: www.iimmdelhi.com
Institute of Mass Communication, Manipal Contact Information: Press Corner,Manipal – 576 104(Karnataka) Phone: 91 820 2571901/03 Fax: +91 820 2571902 E-mail:office.mic@manipal.edu Website:www.manipal.edu/mic
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