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Hi Prachi,
You can pursue any of the following courses to pursue a career in Radio Jockeying:
*Certificate Course in Announcing, Broadcasting, Comparing and Dubbing (ABCD)
*Certificate Course in Radio Jockeying ( CRJ )
*Certificate Course in Radio Production Programme
*Diploma in Radio Jockeying ( DRJ )
*Diploma in Radio Management
*Diploma in Radio Programming and Management ( DRPM )
*Diploma in Radio Station Operations and Management
*Post Graduate Diploma in Radio Programming and Management (PGDRM)
Skills Required:
RJ career requires to possess the following skills:
Enthusiasm
Rationality
Creativity of mind,
Good sense of humour
Excellent communication skills
Ownership of a live appealing voice
Spontaneous
Dynamic
Diplomacy while interacting
Good Response speed
Ability to control voice pitches
Job opportunities and Remuneration:
-Radio Jockeys have great job opportunities in the government and private radio channels.
-They can also go for voice-overs in television and radio advertisements, audio magazines and documentaries. They can host TV shows or live events and shows.
-Radio Jockeys are in much demand with the opening of the air waves to the private sector.
-The beginners in the initial stage can earn between Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 15,000 per month.
-For sponsored programs, software producing companies may pay between Rs 1400 to Rs 2500 per show.
-After a few years of experience, the earnings can be raised double and depending on the popularity of their shows, RJ's can earn between Rs 15,000 up to Rs 85,000 per month.
Some Popular Radio Stations in India:
AIR (All India Radio)
Big FM
Radio Mirchi
Red FM
Radio One
Fever FM
Vividh Bharti Seva
Top Institutes Offering Radio Jockeying Course in India:
-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
-Center for Research in Art of Film and Television (CRAFT), New Delhi
-IRJ Institute of Radio Jockeying, Chandigarh
-Xaviers Institute of Communication (X.I.C.), Mumbai
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