“Mann ka Radio Bajne de zara…….”

Even Bollywood in not untouched with the Charm of being a Radio Jockey .Gone are the days when Radio jockeying was considered as a non-conventional career. With the emergence of FM channels, Radio Jockeying has become a Sensational career option for many aspiring, enthusiastic youngsters.

Why it is a Demanding Career?

Initially, Radio was directly proportional to the AIR but now there are lot many FM Radio channels and at the same time there are many community based Radio stations is also present in the Country which provides the huge scope for emerging professionals.

What Extraordinary you should Carry?

Simple educational qualifications are not enough and do not hold much significance in radio jockeying. Although graduation is taken as a yardstick for the Career, students who have passed 10+2 are also hired by private channels. Usually people under 35 years are preferred for this profession. The personal qualities that are required to become a successful RJ are:

Excellent command over the languages
Exceptional communicator
Voice modulation
Outstanding wit
Good Diction & Vocabulary

Why Courses are required?

The Course helps the Aspirants to understand the fine points of the Broadcasting and mastery over the devices. It helps the Candidate to maximize their communication skills and how to increase their vocabulary. The biggest benefit is getting good Placement as well.

Which Colleges you prefer?

Diploma in Radio Jockeying (DRJ) offered by the EMDI Encompass Institute of Radio Management A course in Announcement, Compeering and Dubbing, provided by Xavier's Institute of Communication and Film and Television Institute (FTII), Pune.

Short-term courses in public speaking, provided by The British council, the National School of Drama

Young Men's Christian Association