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These days, amidst the growing popularity of radio broadcasting, those youngsters who have a good and effective voice and a strong hold on language, can fulfill their dream of making a career as an RJ i.e. Radio Jockey i.e. radio program presenter, while studying in school-college and fill their hands with name , fame and money shining with glamour. The specialty of the profession of RJ is the magic of the voice , which makes people crazy. This is such a voice , which is capable of controlling thousands of people at the same time. In today's time, the youth consider radio jockeys no less than celebrities. Therefore, if you also have the power to captivate people with the magic of your voice and you not only keep a keen eye on the events happening around you but also have the ability to analyze them, then the career of RJ can also be for you.
Once again the growing popularity of radio boosted the career of RJ
It is worth mentioning that some five-six decades ago when television had not reached the common man, till then radio ruled the world. Radio became popular due to clear sound , good broadcasting and accessible service. The FM revolution in India started in the nineties. Now radio is making a comeback , and it is more exciting than ever. With the opening of many FM radio stations at the same time, the glamour of this profession has skyrocketed. With the opening of many FM radio stations like My FM , Red FM , Big FM , Radio Mirchi , Radio City etc., unlimited employment opportunities are being created. There are many radio channels in the country , which are being appreciated by the people. With the network of radio stations located in every corner of the country, radio has reached 99 percent of the population of the country. Radio has now come out of homes and reached the hands of the people. People like to listen to radio while traveling in buses , driving cars and even while walking.
Career Skills for RJs
are required to become an RJ . An RJ needs to have a good voice, effective presentation, be a good speaker and handle every situation of the program broadcast well. It is important to be full of the qualities of 'Abhiman'. For this, it is also important to be confident and quick-witted . Along with having an impressive voice, it is also important to have very clear pronunciation and control over the voice. One should also have the ability to not only attract people through the ups and downs of his voice , but also to keep them engaged to listen to the program .
There are many radio stations that demand basic languages like Hindi and simple English, while there are some that require knowledge of regional or colloquial languages. The RJs' voices reflect a sense of belonging . A good friend And he also appears as an advisor, he also jokes , plays music of his choice and entertains . It also seems that he knows the likes and dislikes of the listeners and their Mann Ki Baat very well. RJ is a personality who hosts radio programs , entertains listeners through music , talk shows , interviews and attractive content.
Every RJ has his own style. Therefore, if you develop a different style of speaking, you can stand out even in the crowd. If you keep speaking in the same style, the listeners will get bored. Therefore, you should also know the art of speaking by changing your voice, this will give you more response from the listeners. It is not possible to have a script for the entire program, therefore, it is very important to know how to conduct a live program in your own way.
A radio jockey should not only be aware of the activities happening in the country and abroad but he should also know about the cultural activities of his city so that he can make his show even better and informative. Actually, the work of a radio jockey is not just to do a radio show , he also has to do programming , story writing , radio advertising and present audio magazines and documentaries. The job of a radio jockey is not a regular office time job. Here you have to host a show anytime, day or night.
must have basic technical knowledge to handle various equipment used in the production of a radio show as well as good communication skills over the phone or through email and online chat .
Educational and age eligibility criteria to become an RJ
RJ No specific educational qualification and professional course is mandatory to become a journalist , but after 12th , a degree or diploma course in mass communication or radio programming/jockeying from any college or institute is beneficial. Mainly Diploma in Radio Programming and Broadcast Management , Diploma in Radio Production and Radio Jockey , Post Graduate Diploma in Radio and Broadcast Management , Certificate Course in Radio Jockeying are considered more useful . Apart from this, short term crash courses are also very useful for the candidates , after completing which one can make a debut in this field. While getting this type of education, keep one thing in mind that one cannot become a radio jockey just by getting admission in a training institute or by getting a degree. Only with continuous practice and experience can one earn name and fame in this field.
Although there are no qualification and age restrictions for private FM radio stations , an RJ at government radio broadcasting stations must be a graduate and not be more than 35 years of age. A career as a radio jockey is not gender-specific. Male and female radio jockeys get equal opportunities in this field . Divyangs can also work as radio jockeys. You can make a career in performing various roles .
Various career dimensions for RJs
In today's time, there is no dearth of work for radio jockeys in the country's media industry. By acquiring the skills to become a good RJ, one can get a job in AIR, Times FM , Radio Mirchi , Radio Mid-Day , Radio Vani and other local radio stations. After some experience, there are opportunities for voice over commercials , live show host , television shows and films . After gaining experience and qualifications as a radio jockey, possibilities of many high positions are created for him.
RJ Career Salary, Experience , Skills And it depends on the response of the people. On-air personalities They are the radio jockeys who are listened to regularly and their main job is to entertain the listeners along with scheduling the commercials and managing the studio arrangements. Production Director: This is the position that can be obtained after being a senior on-air personality. This is the person who controls the on-air traffic and schedules the production and strategizes the programs. With the number of FM channels increasing continuously, the earnings of RJs have increased a lot compared to earlier. The position of station manager is one of the senior positions at the radio station. This is the person responsible for managing the issues and programs of the station. After gaining experience and getting the love of the people, the salary and facilities in this field can reach the heights like bright professions.
Go ahead for RJ's career
Whether you live in a city or a village, if you too have the qualities to become a radio jockey and want to become a celebrity, then choosing radio jockey as a career can be a better decision for you. If you want to move forward for a good career as a radio jockey, then join any broadcasting , mass communication institute of Madhya Pradesh or the country. Or else, do any RJ course from a good institute providing RJ training courses and move ahead on the path of this career with special training .
