The Pathway To Become A Radio Jockey
The most popular and trending among the students today is radio broadcasting and radio jockey. Students can pursue their dream career in radio journalism. Here providing all the information on which you can rely to become a radio personality.
Overview
In today's era, youngsters are able to use their talents as their respective course of their choice. Here radio journalism is the most popular and trending among the students. It includes many programs and radio jockey is one of the most popular among all. A radio jockey is the person who host the shows of radio stations. It is only audible to the listeners. It is an audio generated program. It includes radio shows with songs or without songs, some shows are based on education,some on political issues,some based on latest news and many more. So making your career in this field can make you lot more than this.
Eligibility Criteria
For Undergraduates
The candidate should have completed 10+2 from a recognised board with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
For Postgraduates
The candidate should have completed his/her graduation in any particular degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
For Diploma/Certificate Program
The candidate should have a degree of that particular course or program.
Admission and Selection Process
Mainly some of the popular colleges conduct entrance exam based on their eligibility criteria. Selection can be done on the basis of the clearance of entrance test. There are three stages of the selection process:
Written test (objectives)
Interview
Portfolio (based on the course opted or degree in the graduation)
The admission is based only when the entrance test is clear.
TOP COLLEGES FOR RADIO PROGRAMMING
Here are some of the most popular colleges and institutions on which you can rely:
RADIO CITY SCHOOL OF BROADCASTING
This institution provides certificate course in radio jockey, radio productions,sales/digital media. It also provides internship for 3 months in radio city 91.1 FM in the chosen field.
Eligibility
GRADUATION OR PURSUING GRADUATION - age upto 30 yrs.
Fees
Programming- Rs.68,700
Sales/Digital media- Rs.51,525
Entrance Exam
It conducts entrance at 3 levels:
Written exam and group discussion
Extempore
Personal interview
Duration
This course is of total 6 months only which includes 3 months of theory and 3 months of internship.
THE REGISTRATION FEES FOR THE APPLICATION FORM IS RS.200 ONLY.
How To Apply
Interested candidated can go through the official website of radio city school of broadcasting and can apply from there.
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MASS COMMUNICATION
IIMC provides postgraduate diploma course in radio and TV journalism.
Duration
The duration of the course is 1 year.
FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION CONTACT IIMC:011 2674 2920
JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA
Jamia millia islamia provides AJK mass media i.e. MA(mass comm.)
MA(mass comm.)
Total seats-50
Duration-2 years
(4 semesters)
Programme code-M20
Total fee payable:
1st year-Rs.77,610
2nd year-Rs.65,210
Eligibility
The candidate should have done graduation in any course with not less than 50% marks in average.
Entrance Exam
There are 3 levels of test for this course:
Objective and descriptive questions-200 marks
Interview-45 marks
Portfolio-55 marks
Career Prospects
There are many different types of career opportunities in radio production field. There is a lot of scope in the employment of radio jockeys in the media industry.
Students, after completing the course would be able to find out best in them and can apply in various radio stations such as AIR,Times FM,Radio Mid-day,93.5 Red FM,Fever 104 FM and many more.
Salary Prospectus
For a beginner or a fresher,one can easily get the minimum of 7000-15000 per month and of course 2500-3000 per show.
While you get more experience salary would be based on your work experience, more the experience,more the salary and perks you'll get.
Popular Radio Jockeys in India
Some of the most popular RJ's in India
RJ Raunac
RJ Mallishka
RJ Naved
RJ Aparshakti (now a VJ)
RJ Balaji
RJ Nitin
RJ Archana