Radio Jockey

The stressful modern life has made people wanting to relax and de stress by listening to music and jokes and other sort of entertainment over radio while negotiating labyrinth of traffic jams and long congested driving. The proliferation of cars in metropolises and other crowded cities in the world has made FM radio a true companion and the radio’s identity is the voice of its presenters which include Radio Jockeys, Mimicry Artistes etc..  Regular listeners tend to develop a personal liking for them and that makes them not only famous but also helps in earning a good sum of monthly in salary package. The RJ’s job is a lucrative career option but it is very demanding and involves a lot of hard work, spontaneity and imagination.  A large young population has also contributed to FM radio’s phenomenal growth. If you are interested in finding a career in this electrifying medium then can look at the following options:

Stand- up Comedian or Mimicry Artist
Roaring success of comedy shows on TV channels has reinvented the Stand up Comedian. If you can laugh at yourself or the others with spontaneity and guts then you have the potential to become famous overnight. Specialists say that no special training or coaching is required to become a stand- up comedian. But a course in creative writing or media subjects can definitely help in achieving success. This talent is generally instinctive and training can only help in consolidating the individual skills. An artiste can start earning upto Rs. 10000 per month in the beginning.

Radio Jockey
FM Radio has become very popular since it has penetrated through mobile phones and other hand held devices and Radio Jockey is the identity of radio. RJ’s foremost task is to entertain the listeners and also keep them engaged to his/her radio channel. Whether they discuss politics or the films their intent should be to entertain the masses. There are a couple of courses to shape RJs. RJs training is provided at Film and Television Institute, Pune, National School of Drama at New Delhi and Xavier Institute of Communication, Mumbai. Experts say that sense of humour, spontaneity, continuity and elastic voice and best communication skills are necessary to become a laughter evoking RJ.  It also requires hard work, regular reading and updation of current affairs.

Video Jockey
VJ i.e. Video Jockey has to shoulder the same responsibility as that of an RJ. VJ is not only audible but visible as well, so he or she should have an attractive personality which could engage the viewers. Spontaneity and wittiness are basic attributes for a video jockey. Voice modulation and pronunciation can be improved through a short term course.

Script Writer
Televisions expansion and unique programming like comedy shows have created a huge demand for the script writers. The capability to invoke laughter through the pen can lead to a roaring career in this field. Comedy based serials have a ready demand for the script writers. A course in Mass Communication can be pursued to improve writing skills. Success and money, both, can be earned after undergoing  initial struggle which can lead to a steady income of Rs. 40000 to Rs. 50000 per month.