A Radio Jockey is basically someone who gets paid for playing his favorite tunes. Some RJ'S voice has become a household name. when the first ever FM radio-show happened on August 15 1993. The opening up of the airwaves to the private sector saw the surge in radio programmes and consequently the need for professional and well- trained RJs.
At different workplaces people know one another by faces or names but there is one profession where you may not be known by your name or face but by your voice.(NAM GUM JAYEIGA , CHERA BHI BADAL JAYEIGA , MERE AWAAZ HI PACHEN HAIN- GAR YAAD RAHEYE) The moment you speak people suddenly jump up and recognize you and feel happy to be with you. Such voices start right in the morning - "Good morning Lucknow, you are listening to ........." and continue till midnight. These voices have become so famous that they have become lagends & celeberities. All these are Radio Jockeys and their profession is called Radio Jockeying. The impact is so high and deeprooted that famous film makers have made films on the life and styles of Radio Jockies. Two such films who have become blockblusters are RANG DE BANSATI & LAGE RAHO MUNNA BHAI.
The tasks of a Radio Jockey is basically to present a radio programme or convey some message in 'earable', conversational style so that the listener has a feel of face-to-face talk. The Radio Jockey acts as brand ambassador of the FM channels and it is the performance of these Radio Jockeys that makes or mars the radio station.
Eligibility:
The job of Radio Jockey is of diversifying nature depending on the subject matter of the programme. However, some basic qualifications are needed to enter the field. A person needs to be at least 12 th Passed. He should not be more than 35 years of age. The person should have a good voice, diction, flare and fluency. Pronunciation must be accurate. For this one can practice various typical words of their respective languages. As such command over the languages is not required, however one must have flow in the language. One should also have presence of mind, have fairly good general awareness and be willing to learn and grasp rules of the entertainment industry. Unlike in other service jobs where eye contact is vital, in Radio Jockeying it is the voice contact that is most essential.
Career prospects
There are many opportunities with various leading FM channels and private radio ventures. With the increase of such channels there will definitely be large requirement for such persons. In the very initial stages the earning is anything between Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 15,000 per month. But these are just the beginnings and are on the lower sides. After a few years experience one can see a sharp rise in their incomes. Besides Radio Jockeys can earn more by doing voiceovers, advertisement jingles for radios, television channels and corporate houses. These groups prefer radio jockeys because of their voice standard. All of a sudden, a job in radio is respectable. However, what is called radio jockeying in India is far from lucrative. For all those of you who have a passion for music and desire to pursue a career in a related field, Radio Jockeying could be just the field for you.
Instructor: Dr Iqbal Ahmad, (Exponent in Radio Jockey, (Radio & TV Production management) and Voice
The Course includes a one mandatory internship program and a number of hands – on stimulatory projects to convert learning in the classroom to a ‘touch-feel-execute' experience.
Workshop Batches: Starting on 10 th May, 2009 (contact Office for more details)
Lecture Days : Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Methodology: 2 hours each. The first hour is instructive, the next hour the students present their shows, ads, news etc.
Lecture Timing : 5.00p.m to 7.00 p.m
Workshop Participation Charges : Rs. 6,000/- plus service tax as applicable
(Each student will leave with a CD)
Payments Terms : 50% at the time of admission and 50% on or before the course starts.
Application form with brochure : Rs. 100/-
Selection Criteria : Completed application form (along with 2 passport size photos and photocopy of 12 th mark sheet) followed by screening based on an entrance test and an interview.
