The job of a Radio Jockey is of diversifying nature depending on the
subject matter of the programme. They do not have a regular 9 to 5 job.
They can be called to host or anchor a show anytime of the day or night.
Their job profile includes selecting music, scripting and presenting
radio shows. The success of the RJ depends the way they present a programme
as it can increase or decrease the listeners of the show. The way of
anchoring should be original and the presentation should be interesting
to the listeners, one has to give variations and punch to ones voice
wherever necessary.
A Radio Jockey should also be able to write scripts for a show and
should be aware about the latest movies and songs. As Radio jockeys
have to deal with sound equipment and computers, they should be familiar
with them.
Radio Jockeys can find work in organisations like AIR (All India Radio),
Times FM, Radio Mid-Day and other independent radio stations. The two
options for entering into this field are by audition or by approaching
a software producing company.
AIR (All India Radio) holds auditions for RJs every 3 months in their
radio stations in various cities especially in metros. The selection
is highly competitive and the selected RJs are given in-house training
for 2 months in everything from CD players to mixers to Digital audio
technology etc. The software companies generally prefer people with
2-3 years experience. A few radio software producers in Mumbai are Radiostar,
Radio Mid-day and Radio Wani.
Because of their voice standard, RJ can do voice-overs for television
and radio advertisements. They can also lend their voices to audio magazines
and documentaries. RJs also can anchor or compeer TV shows or live shows
or events.
