Overview:
A video/radio jockey is a professional who entertains viewers/listeners with a variety of programs. They may work at television or radio stations and deal with announcements, advertisements, competitions, interviews, and audience interactions. These professionals need to be highly creative with updated knowledge about music and other areas. As part of their job, they may also be required to research, write out scripts, and work with other professionals such as artists, designers, journalists, photographers, directors, etc.
Career Path:
| Stream of Study at 12th: |
Students who wish to become video/radio jockeys can opt for any stream at the 12th level.
After 10th, students can also pursue Certificate and Diploma courses in Radio Jockeying, Radio Management, Radio Programming, Radio Production, Radio Station Operations, Announcing, Broadcasting, Compering, and Dubbing, Communication and Media Development, TV Reporting, Presentation and Production, and Fundamental and Audiovisual Education.
Most courses and institutions require students to clear an institution-specific entrance examination. |
| Degree/Graduation Courses: |
- Pursue Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication for 3 years
- Pursue Bachelor of Media Management for 3 years
- Pursue B.A. in Media Studies for 3 years
- Pursue B.A. in Journalism and Communication Studies for 3 years
- Pursue B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication for 3 years
- Pursue B.Sc in Mass Communication and Journalism for 3 years
- Pursue B.Sc. Visual Communication for 3 years
- Pursue any other undergraduate course in any field
- Students can complete internships or work as assistants to professionals in the field to gain more experience
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| Higher education/After Graduation Courses: |
- Pursue Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication for 2 years
- Pursue Master of Communication Studies for 2 years
- Pursue Master of Media Management for 3 years
- Pursue M.A. in Media Studies for 3 years
- Pursue M.A. in Mass Communication for 2 years
- Pursue M.A. in Journalism and Communication Studies for 3 years
- Pursue M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication for 3 years
- Pursue M.A. in Media Communication and Management for 2 years
- Pursue M.Sc in Mass Communication and Journalism for 3 years
- Pursue M.Sc. Visual Communication for 3 years
- Pursue any other undergraduate course in any field
- Pursue PG Diploma in Communication for 1 to 2 years
- Pursue PG Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication for 1 to 2 years
- Pursue PG Diploma in Radio and Broadcast Management for 1 to 2 years
- Pursue specialized courses in related fields
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Top Colleges:
- Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi
- The Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad
- Asian Academy of Film & Television, Noida
- Xavier Institute of Communication, Mumbai
- Radio City School of Broadcasting, Mumbai
- Academy of Radio Management, New Delhi
- Amity School of Communications, New Delhi
- Wigan & Leigh College, New Delhi
- University of Delhi, New Delhi
- Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi
