What the Job A Radio Jockey Entails?

There’s a voice that wishes you a warm morning at the beginning of a day and bid you a sweet

goodnight at the end of the night. The voice with which we all connect, that’s the voice of a

friend, that’s the voice of an RJ. With the opening of the airwaves in the private sector, the

requirement for Radio Jockeys increased manifold in past few years. The associated glam and

the will to become a voice that reverberates in the minds of people attract many young

aspirants to the profession. If you are also the one that seeks to pursue his/her passion and

become a radio jockey then the below-given information would help.

Skills Being an RJ doesn’t require a lot of technical skills, however; there are few vital qualities that

differentiate the best class from an average. Some of the skills that being a great Radio Jockey

demands are:

• Accurate and Clear pronunciation

• Deep, soothing, and impactful voice

• Friendly tone

• Good sense of humor

• Creativity and innovativeness

• Intensive knowledge of current affairs and latest trivia

• Own Style, Confidence, and respect

Education

There is no special degree or subjects that you require to enter the profession; however, there

are few courses that will help you to nurture you inner talent. You can apply for the job with

your 10+2 or any graduate degree in any stream. Along with your degree, you can also

leverage few courses from

• Radio City School of Broadcasting, Mumbai

• Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai

• The Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad

• Asian Academy of Film & Television

• Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi

• Academy of Radio Management, New Delhi

• Xavier’s College, Mumbai,

Career

With an increase in the number of private radio channels, the demand for radio jockeys has

risen tremendously in past few years. After deciding to be a Radio Jockey, you can work as an

FM/AM radio jockey, Satellite Radio Jockey, Sports talk Radio Jockey and Talk Radio

Jockey, etc. Also, you can pursue your career as a DJ mixer or a VJ. There are a plethora of

job options available in the profession depending on your interest and skillset.

Remuneration

A beginner in the profession can expect a salary up to Rs 2 Lacs to Rs. 4 Lacs per year. After

gaining an experience, your salary could increase outstandingly depending on the show’s

popularity, and you own charm. RJs can earn Rs. 10 Lacs to Rs. 15 Lacs per annum.

Video Jockey earns the initial salary of Rs. 3 Lac to Rs. 5 Lacs per annum. As they get

familiarity in the industry their salary grows gradually.

A job of a radio jockey not only offers you fame but also gives you an option to pursue what

you always aspire to be. With the hope that the above-listed information would help you to

build a successful career as a radio jockey, I take your leave. Thankyou!