A Radio Jockey (RJ) is a person who hosts shows on radio channels. She/he usually plays songs, interacts with the listeners, manages ads and interviews celebrities among other things.
Personal Competencies
• You are confident about making announcements on radio
• You can comfortably talk With all kinds of people
• You are a creative person
• You are good at working independently
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Diploma in Radio Programming and Broadcast Management (DRPM) OR
Complete Diploma in Radio Programming and Broadcast Management (DRPM) followed by Master's degree in the same or related field OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in any field followed by PGDM in Radio and Broadcast Management
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Mass Communication.
*This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
2. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
3. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
4. Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
5. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra
6. Farook College, Kozhikode, Kerala
7. Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
8. Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Azaz Rizvi College of Journalism and Mass Communication, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
2. Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
3. International School of Media and Entertainment Studies, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
4. Himgiri Zee University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
5. Pratap University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
6. Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
7. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Film, TV and Animation Studies, New Delhi
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 24,000 - 20.00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Radio Stations, Entertainment Industry, etc.
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own podcast.
Work Environment: You will be working in a studio set up. You might have to work unconventional hours- some radio shows take place early in the morning. Travel is not a part of the job role. You are likely to work on weekends as well.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Radio Jockey → Producer → Manager
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Radio Jockey ranges between INR 7,000 - 85,000* and more per month.
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
RJ Malishka or Malishka Mendonsa has been a radio jockey for more than 1O years. She is the youngest RJ in India to have won more than 10 awards. Malishka earned her Bachelor's in Political Science from Mumbai University and her Master's in Marketing and Advertising from the same institute.*
RADIO JOCKEY (RJ)
NCS Code: 2642.05 | AMM051• You are confident about making announcements on radio
• You can comfortably talk With all kinds of people
• You are a creative person
• You are good at working independently
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Diploma in Radio Programming and Broadcast Management (DRPM)
OR
Complete Diploma in Radio Programming and Broadcast Management (DRPM) followed by Master's degree in the same or related field
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in any field followed by PGDM in Radio and Broadcast Management
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Mass Communication.
*This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
2. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
3. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
4. Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
5. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra
6. Farook College, Kozhikode, Kerala
7. Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
8. Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Azaz Rizvi College of Journalism and Mass Communication, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
2. Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
3. International School of Media and Entertainment Studies, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
4. Himgiri Zee University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
5. Pratap University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
6. Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
7. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Film, TV and Animation Studies, New Delhi
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Ranking/2023/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 24,000 - 20.00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Radio Stations, Entertainment Industry, etc.
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own podcast.
Work Environment: You will be working in a studio set up. You might have to work unconventional hours- some radio shows take place early in the morning. Travel is not a part of the job role. You are likely to work on weekends as well.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Radio Jockey → Producer → Manager
The approx. salary of a Radio Jockey ranges between INR 7,000 - 85,000* and more per month.
Source: https://career.webindia123.com/career/options/media_ entertainment/radio_jockey/remuneration.html
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
RJ Malishka or Malishka Mendonsa has been a radio jockey for more than 1O years. She is the youngest RJ in India to have won more than 10 awards. Malishka earned her Bachelor's in Political Science from Mumbai University and her Master's in Marketing and Advertising from the same institute.*
Source: https://gulabigangofficial.in/rj-malishka-biography/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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