RJ or Radio Jockey has been with us for almost a century, but since the advent of FM channels the Radio Announcer suddenly being referred as Radio Jockey or RJ. A couple of decades ago no one could have considered radio jockeying to be a serious career option. Although it still remains a non-conventional choice but it is becoming an increasingly viable career option for the youth of today. The FM channels revolution can be held responsible for transforming this apparently non-serious job into a serious career These days a RJ not only plays a part of the navigator but his/her main aim is to entertain the listeners and simultaneously provide regular online information. Every successful RJ has its own style of communicating. A sweet, mid to heavy voice is considered suitable for broadcasting but moreover its your own aptitude, your overall confidence, your personality to deliver all of it through your voice. The job of the radio jockey is to communicate with the public through the radio. There are many different kinds of shows that are being hosted on the radio today and the radio jockey has to play the host. Moreover through the radio you have the opportunity to reach out to all kinds of people. RJ does not have a regular 9 to 5 job. He can be called to host or anchor a show anytime of the day or night. An RJ has to be very open to himself. Whatever may be your emotions an RJ is always happy. He should be culturally active. He/She should know his/her city well, the culture and be aware of main events taking place. You should know of the language or further some dialects of other languages also, to punch in whenever necessary. Since Radio cannot survive without Movies, Songs or Bollywood in terms of India, so awareness about them is considered a necessity.

Radio Jockeying is a talent based field. Even though no formal educational qualification is required, a degree or at least plus two is generally a pre requisite. Usually radio channels put an upper limit of 35 for radio jockeys. But the most important thing is that the individual should have a great command over language because this will be his communication tool. Secondly he must have good dictation and excellent communication skills. Your voice modulation is another factor that matters in this job. A good sense of sound and an over the board sense of humor are some of the other qualities you must possess.

The radio industry is just beginning to experience success. The advent of tons of private channels has increased the demand for quality radio jockeys. In India you can easily get inducted in one of the many radio channels and slowly make your way up to the top. If you have a good grip over some foreign languages then you might even be able to get a job as a radio jockey in foreign lands. There is a lot of scope for quick growth. All you need is talent, confidence and perseverance. As a radio jockey, besides getting contractual good money you earn by doing Ad commercials. As you get famous and your voice is recognized, other Radio Channels tend to attract you with better package. Alternatively RJs are also busy with doing voice-overs for ad films and movies. When they are being connected to their audience RJs also can anchor or compere TV shows or live shows / events. 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. Another well-paid and upcoming option is radio broadcasting on the Net, which could earn you between Rs 40,000 to 50,000 per month.

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