How to Become a Radio Jockey: Career Guide, Courses, After 12th, Eligibility, Qualifications, Jobs, Scope, Skills, Salary

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Radio Jockeys entertain their listeners by engaging them in talk shows, music on call, news and other forms of media communication. To become a Radio Jockey, candidates must have a good command of the language. Although there is no specific qualification required to become a Radio Jockey there are a few qualifications like BJMC, MAJMC and PGDJMC. In India, the average annual salary of Radio Jockeys ranges between INR 3.50 L to INR 6 L. An entry-level Radio Jockey gets an annual salary of INR 1.20 L to INR 3 L, while Radio Jockeys with experience ranging from 10 - 12 years can get an annual salary of INR 15 LPA and in some cases even more.

Table of Content

How to Become a Radio Jockey: Quick Facts
What are the Eligibility Criteria to Become a Radio Jockey?
Courses to Become a Radio Jockey
Skills Required to Become a Radio Jockey
Salary of a Radio Jockey
How to Become a Radio Jockey: FAQs

How to Become a Radio Jockey: Quick Facts

Eligibility Criteria	Graduation
Skills Required	Good communication skills, Good command over language, oratory skills, Humour etc.
Starting Salary (INR)	1.20 LPA
Average Salary (INR)	5.10 LPA
Highest Salary (INR)	15 LPA & above

Eligibility Criteria to Become a Radio Jockey

Any person can become a Radio Jockey with necessary skills like good communication skills, excellent command on language etc. There is no such essential educational requirement for becoming a Radio Jockey but a few qualifications like BJMC, MJMC, PGDJMC, Diploma in broadcast journalism etc. are preferred for becoming a Radio Jockey.

Candidates must have completed their 10+2 from a recognized board.
Candidates must have necessary skills associated with the position like good command of language, excellent oratory skills, script writing and narrating skills etc.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Journalism and Mass communication.
Diploma or postgraduate diploma degree in Journalism and mass communication or Radio journalism is preferred for becoming a Radio Jockey.
Certificate courses in Radio Journalism offered by top universities like JMI, LPU etc. are also preferred.

Courses to Become a Radio Jockey

There are various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Journalism and mass communication offered by the top Indian universities like Jamia Millia Islamia, IIMC and IGNOU which help the candidates in boosting up their skills for becoming a Radio Jockey. Some of these courses are tabulated below.

Parameters	BJMC	MJMC	PGDJMC
Duration	3 Years	2 Years	1 Year
Eligibility Criteria	10+2 from any recognised board	Graduation	Graduation
Top Colleges	IIMC, LPU, JMI etc.	IIMC, Amity university etc.	IIMC, IGNOU etc.
Entrance Exams	IIMC entrance Exam (UG)	IIMC entrance Exam (PG)	Jamia Millia Islamia entrance exam
Average Course Fees (INR)	2,50,000	1,00,000	30,000
Average Salary (INR)	3 LPA	5 LPA	4 LPA

Skills Required to Become a Radio Jockey

The skills associated with the job of a Radio Jockey are tabulated below.

Good communication skills	Good command of language	Understanding audiences’ taste for music
Entertainment skills	Able to understand pitches	Interviewing skills
Sense of Humour	Excellent script-writing skills	Attractive voice

Salary of a Radio Jockey

The salary of Radio Jockeys varies from organisation to organisation. Organisation wise average annual salary of a Radio Jockey is tabulated below.

Name of the Organization	Average Annual Salary (INR)
Radio Mirchi	11.50 L
Red FM	9.80 L
91.9 FM	8.33 L

How to Become a Radio Jockey: FAQs

Ques. What is the required qualification for becoming a Radio Jockey?

Ans. There is no specific qualification for becoming a Radio Jockey but a few courses and degrees like BJMC, MJMC, PGDJMC, Diploma in radio broadcast and journalism etc. are preferred for becoming a Radio Jockey.

Ques. Is Radio Jockey a good career?

Ans. Yes, a career as a Radio Jockey is very exciting and entertaining. The only drawback is Radio Jockeys at entry level are paid less.

Ques. Who can pursue a Radio Jockey career?

Ans. Anyone with an attractive voice and is having an interest in journalism and a good command of the language can pursue a career as a Radio Jockey after completion of 12th from any recognised board.

Ques. What are the skills required to become a Radio Jockey?

Ans. The skills required to become a Radio Jockey involve good communication skills, Excellent command of language, interpersonal management, a sense of humour etc.

Ques. What is the starting salary of a Radio Jockey?

Ans. The average starting salary of a Radio Jockey in India is INR 1.2 LPA. A Radio Jockey at the entry-level gets a salary of INR 0.80 - 3 LPA depending upon their qualification and the organisations in which they are working.

Ques. Can a person become a Radio Jockey after 10+2?

Ans. Yes, a deserving candidate having the necessary skills required for a Radio Jockey like communication skills, interpersonal management etc. can become a Radio Jockey after acquiring a 3-month certification course in Radio broadcasting or 1 1-year diploma in Radio journalism.

Ques. What are the courses one can opt for to become a Radio Jockey?

Ans. A candidate may pursue BJMC, MJMC, PGDMC, diploma in radio journalism etc. to become a Radio Jockey in India.

Ques. What are the Top recruiters for Radio Jockeys in India?

Ans. The top recruiters for Radio Jockeys in India are Radio channels like All India Radio, Red FM, Radio 98.5, Radio Mirchi etc.

Ques. Except in radio what are the other career scope for a Radio Jockey?

Ans. Radio Jockeys can work as a voiceover artist for various advertisements for radio and television. They can also put their voice in audio magazines and audio documentaries.

Ques. What is the best platform available for training as a Radio Jockey?

Ans. All India Radio (AIR) releases notification for two two-month training programmes every 3 months. Candidates can apply for the same and get proper training. Apart from this, candidates can also make their podcasts to train themselves as Radio Jockey.