Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Radio Jockey: Boss Speaker



Job of a Radio Jockey includes music programming, scripting, presenting radio shows, radio advertisements and lending voice to audio magazines and documentaries. As per a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) report, the radio sector is estimated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19% during 2009-13. The radio advertising industry is expected to witness an increase of 5.2% growth during 2009-13 from present 3.8% and the profession of an RJ will witness a tremendous boost. Hence, this is best time to be in Indian FM Radio Industry. If you have what it takes to be a good RJ, then the world can be your stage.



What's it about

Radio jockeys (RJ) are the glue that holds a radio station together. 

Pay Off

At the entry level, a radio jockey can earn around Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 16,000. RJs with one or two years of experience can earn between Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 45,000. If one moves up to the management lev ...

Clock Work

An RJ works for eight to ten hours a day but the schedule can go haywire anytime. There’s no strict adherence to time. A breakfast presenter starts work from 6am, come hail/storm/rain. An ave ...

Skills

  • Creative bent of mind
  • Focused approach
  • One needs to be adaptable
  • Sense of humour is a must
  • General knowledge and awareness
  • Confidence and po ...

Pros & Cons

  • Low investments but high returns
  • Fame and praise guaranteed
  • Great scope for progress and growth
  • Not paid as much as TV artists
  • Less time for family an ...

How do i get there

There is no specific academic path to become an RJ but graduation is mandatory. A diploma or a postgraduation degree in mass communication can be an add-on. Also, several courses are available whic ...

Colleges & URL's

  • Radio City School of Broadcasting, Mumbai
  • Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
  • Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai
  • Jamia Millia Islamia, New ...

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