Category: Tips & Tricks

Radio jockeying  is an exciting career option. However to become a good and in demand RJ, a good and clear voice is not only the sole criterion. You must be able to reach out and touch people through your voice. The listener must be made to feel like that you are voicing his/her opinions. You must have the charm and persona to appeal to people of all ages. Most importantly, a good RJ must be a great connoisseur of music and must have the capability to identify and relate to great music. The RJ must have the skill to convert even those who dislike a particular song to fall in love with it.

Here I present you the essential skills of an RJ:
Retain Your Uniqueness: Do not imitate the style or persona of other popular RJs. Try to be yourself and be firm in your opinions and voice your likes and dislikes without hurting anyone.

Talk to your Listener: your listener should be made to feel like he or she is the one person to whom you are talking directly. One major factor that all RJs should remember is that you should not address your audience on the whole, rather individually.

Be precise in your conversations: RJs who talk for a long time just to fill up the timeframe end up feeling repetitive and boring. So be precise, clear and cut to the point instead of beating about the bush.

Have an outgoing personality: No matter your age, you should always feel young at heart. Have a warm personality and do not sound obnoxious. Shut down your shyness, embarrassment and come out of your shell.

Follow these tips and you can be a great RJ in no time. Also it pays to get some professional training to ace your career. Have fun and keep rocking!

Read Also: A Peep Into The Shaky Future Of Radio

There is a fear or rather reluctance among young people today for pursuing a career in the world of radio. Will I be assured of a sound career? Will I be able to earn enough for a cruise around the world? Is the future of radio dead? The questions are endless. What with the evolution of the internet and digital media, the mere thought of pursuing a career in radio, is compared to jumping into a sinking ship.

Put aside all your fears and worries. This is all nothing but yet another urban myth. Take a look into the statistics of traditionally broadcast radio.
· 74% of car owners say that they tune into FM stations during drives.
· 84% rate the radio as their first choice when it comes to entertainment in the car.
· 58% of respondents replied that they tune into their local FM/AM station, while only 11% said that they listen to internet radio.

So the traditional radio is far from dead and you can pursue a rewarding career in it. When we think of radio jobs, the first thing that springs to mind is the role of a radio jockey. However, there are plenty of other jobs in the radio industry like the Promotions Assistant, producer, operations manager, promotions manager, program director and brand manager.

Final Thoughts
The major driving factor for a successful career in radio like in any other industry is the passion for it. Radio isn’t just a job, it is more of a passion or rather love for the medium. If you have that passion, then you can jump in without further thoughts. Your career path will depend on your personality. You can opt for the creative path by signing up as an on-air talent or you can take the executive path by joining as a promotions assistant. Whatever, be your choice, the sky or rather the air waves are the limit.