2. Introduction
Every successful Radio Jockey has their own style of
communicating. To make an imprint in the listeners heart,
apart from a good voice, the Radio Jockey should be warm,
friendly, spontaneous, dynamic and must possess good
communication skills. One who is interested in this field
must keep on observing how the RJ's handle the calls,
interact with the listeners, how they answer tricky and
awkward questions and comments from the listeners etc.
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3. Eligibility
Radio Jockeying is a totally talent based field. Basically
there is no need of any kind of formal education to be
an RJ but to learn the tricks of the trade at fast pace
the aspirants should be at least plus two or
graduates in any field.
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4. Job Prospects
The job of a Radio Jockey is of diversifying nature. They are
not supposed to work for any number of fixed hours a day. In
fact they work according to the assignments given to them
from time to time. They can be asked to anchor a show
anytime of the day or night. A Radio Jockey should also be
able to write scripts for a show and should be aware about
the latest movies and songs. Beside he should also be able to
deal with sound equipment and computers.
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5. Radio Jockey Salary for beginners can is betweenRs 84,000 to
Rs.180,000 per year. Sponsored programs, software producing
companies may pay betweenRs.2,000 to Rs.2,500 per
showdepending upon the popularity and acceptance of the
individual RJ.
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6. Institutes
Academy of Radio Management, New Delhi
The Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA)
Alis Academy of Radio and Television, Bhopal
Media and Film Institute of India, Andheri (W)Mumbai
E.M.D.I. Encompass Institute of Radio Management, Mumbai
IRJ Institute of Radio Jockeying, Chandigarh
Center for Research in Art of Film and Television (CRAFT), New Delhi
Xaviers Institute of Communication (X.I.C.), Mumbai
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